Category Archives: Politics
Human Trafficking: Edo State Warns Churches, Religious Leaders
The Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking, has issued a warning to pastors of some Christian denominations, particularly the Pentecostal churches to desist from promoting irregular migration and the trafficking of people in the State or face imprisonment. The taskforce said in a statement that, “these offences are highly prohibited and punishable under ‘the Edo … Continue reading
2019 Elections: CAN President Signs Peace Deal
President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend Samson Ayokunle, has on Tuesday in Abuja signed a peace treaty promising to ensure peaceful atmosphere before, during and after the 2019 general elections. The treaty was signed by Prelate of Methodist Church, Reverend Samuel Uche on behalf of CAN President, alongside Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad … Continue reading
Anglican Bishop Cautions Buhari against Contesting in 2019
Bishop of Diocese of Ondo, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Stephen Oni, has advised President Muhammad Buhari to forgo his re-election bid in 2019. Punch News reports that the clergy made this known at the swearing-in and inauguration of a new chancellor and officials at the Cathedral Church of St. Stephen, Oke-Aluko in Ondo State. … Continue reading
2019: Akwa Ibom Christian Youths Certify Buhari, Ekere
Youths under the umbrella body of Christian Youths Leaders Assembly in Akwa Ibom State have endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari and Nsima Ekere for the 2019 presidential and governorship elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Vanguard reports that these candidates were endorsed and presented to the State House in Abuja and Government … Continue reading
Christian Leaders React to 9/11 Anniversary
Christian leaders took to social media to remember those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attack. Tuesday, marked the 17th anniversary that the 9/11 terrorist attack took the lives of almost 3,000 people. United State Vice President, Mike Pence posted series of tweets. In his first tweet, he wrote, “17 years ago the … Continue reading
Religious Crisis in Bauchi over Killing of Christian Youth
Crisis has engulfed the Yelwa area of Bauchi metropolis as youths stormed the streets protesting the killing of their friend by suspected cultists. Daily Post reports that the crisis started from a burial ground where the deceased was laid to rest. The protest later took over the entire street as the youths were armed with … Continue reading