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CAN faults NYSC for expelling corpers who refused to wear shorts, trousers

The Christian Association of Nigeria has criticised the National Youth Service Corps for expelling two corps members who refused to wear trousers or shorts for religious reasons, PUNCH reports. Two female corps members – Okafor Love Obianuju , with call -up number EB / 19 C / 0523 ; and Odji Oritsetsolaye, with call -up…

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Winners Chapel pastor under investigation for luring church members into occultism

Following the spread of occultism in Nairobi, a Nigerian pastor is among the people who have been questioned to unravel the development. The pastor of Winners Chapel is said to be among clerics who are luring vulnerable Kenyans into cultism. Officers handling the probe said they have lined up at least 10 other foreigners for…

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Oyo female pilgrim absconds during 2019 Hajj in Saudi

The Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board says a female pilgrim, Ms Anifat Saheed, absconded in Jeddah during the 2019 Hajj operation in Saudi Arabia, The Nation reports. Prof. Sayed Malik, the Chairman of Muslim wing of the board made the disclosure on Thursday, in Ibadan, during the presentation of the 2019 Hajj report to Gov….

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Pastor Adeboye breaks silence on Osinbajo’s travails (Read his candid advice)

The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has finally broken silence on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s travails. He had asked Osinbajo not to be fazed by the snares of those unhappy with his rising profile, saying God who destined him to be part of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration…

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SPAC Nation, a church with a difference|By Kolawole Ayinde

THE picture that comes to mind when one hears of a Church in this part of the world is that of an organization whose order of service follows a laid-out procedure. Some can predict the next item on the programme schedule by just taking part in the service. It can be argued that the desire…

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Oyo CAN hails Makinde for exempting churches from paying taxes, levies imposed by Ajimobi

The Oyo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended the governor of the state, Engr. Seyi Makinde, for abolishing the controversial taxes imposed on religious organisations by the immediate past governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Daily Trust reports. The governor, at the weekend through his Executive Assistant, Rev. Idowu…

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Governor Abdullahi Ganduje destroys 194,000 bottles of beer to rid Kano of alcohol consumptions

In his bid to rid Kano State of consumption of alcohol, the state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has ordered that over 196,400 bottles of beer to be destroyed by the Kano State Hisbah Board. The Governor while speaking shortly after flagging off the destruction exercise at Kalemawa in Dawakin Tofa local Government Area, said Islam has…

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CAN protests as El-Rufai gives 7 days ultimatum to demolish 110 year old church in Kaduna

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has staged a mass protest following a quit notice by Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai who issued a Seven day demolition notice to a 110 year old Church in the state. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State Chapter frowned at a purported 7-day quit notice, allegedly issued…

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Makinde promises fairness to all religions in Oyo

….says Muslims’ prayers contributed to my electoral victory The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday pledged that his administration will be fair, just and equal to all religions in the State, noting that the prayers of Muslim clerics contributed to his election victory. The Governor, who made the pledge while hosting the…

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Fear as Police, Shi’ites may clash Tuesday during group’s nationwide procession

•Fire cross as Shi’ites say they’re Nigerians and ready to die in Nigeria; Police dare them to march and see what they will do The Nigeria Police Force and members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria, also known as Shi’ites, may clash at the group’s upcoming Ashura procession on Tuesday, Sunday Punch reported. The…

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