3 h. ago Tinubu aides blast US congressman over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria

The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed a call by the US congressman, Riley M. Moore, urging the United States to designate read more Tinubu aides blast US congressman over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria

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18 h. ago Nigeria’s security crisis affects Muslims, Christians —Senators

Tribune Online Nigeria’s security crisis affects Muslims, Christians —Senators Cruz, in a post on his X handle, claimed that Christians in Nigeria were facing systematic persecution. Nigeria’s security crisis affects Muslims, Christians —Senators Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Tinubu’s Aide Refutes Claims Of ‘Christian Genocide’ In Nigeria

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has dismissed claims by US Senator Ted Cruz, television host Bill Maher, and political commentator Van Jones that Nigeria was experiencing a “Christian genocide.” In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, titled “Debunking the Genocide Frenzy […]

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34 h. ago CAN Seeks Nationwide Support For Measles, Rubella Vaccination Campaign

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to churches, parents and communities across the country to back the federal government’s ongoing measles-rubella vaccination campaign. President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, hailed the initiative as a bold and transformative effort to protect Nigerian children from preventable diseases. Okoh, during the flag-off ceremony of the Nationwide […]

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35 h. ago No Christian genocide in Nigeria – Sunday Dare tells Ted Cruz, Bill Maher

By John Ogunsemore The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has refuted claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria made by United States senator, Ted Cruz, television host, Bill Maher, and political commentator, Van Jones. In a post on his X handle on Friday, Cruz alleged that Christians were facing […] The post No Christian genocide in Nigeria – Sunday Dare tells Ted Cruz, Bill Maher appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Don calls for renewal of African Christianity amidst toxic beliefs, twisted morals

African Churches have been urged to urgently and courageously confront caustic moral disorientation and theological confusion engulfing society in order to secure our future. While addressing the challenges posed by toxic doctrines and moral decadence, Babcock University Pastor and faculty, Prof. Efe Ehioghae placed the burden of responsibility upon African churches to resist cultural conformity […] The post Don calls for renewal of African Christianity amidst toxic beliefs, twisted morals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Most Citizens Yet To Benefit From Nigeria’s Progress, Says CAN

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared that while the country has recorded undeniable progress since its independence, true national development must be measured by the food on the people’s table and their security. The president of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement he issued yesterday on the country’s 65th Independence, acknowledged the citizens’ […]

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6 d. ago 65th Independence: Nigeria will never know better yesterday — NCPC

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has expressed optimism that Nigeria is on the path of socioeconomic growth and development as a fallout of recent reforms initiated by the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Executive Secretary of the NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, in a statement by the NCPC spokesman, Celestine Toruka, urged […] The post 65th Independence: Nigeria will never know better yesterday — NCPC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Nigeria@65: Let’s recommit to building a united, peaceful and prosperous nation — CAN

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to recommit themselves to building a united, peaceful, and prosperous nation. This was contained in the independence Day message signed by CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh. The CAN President, in the statement said: “This 65th Independence milestone offers us the opportunity to […] The post Nigeria@65: Let’s recommit to building a united, peaceful and prosperous nation — CAN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago “No Religious Persecution in Nigeria; Christians, Muslims Are United” – Tinubu Claims

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly refuted claims of religious persecution in Nigeria, describing them as a “lie from the pit of hell.” The statement was made on Tuesday, during the inauguration of several developmental projects and the launch of Governor Hope Uzodimma’s book in Imo State. Speaking to attendees, Tinubu emphasised national unity across […] The post “No Religious Persecution in Nigeria; Christians, Muslims Are United” – Tinubu Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago British diplomat dismisses reports of genocide against Christians in Nigeria

Tribune Online British diplomat dismisses reports of genocide against Christians in Nigeria THE Federal Government’s rebuttal of reports of genocide against Christians in the country received a boost on Monday as former British diplomat Mr David Roberts dismissed the report as false. Roberts, who served as a director of the British Council in Abuja for several years, stated that the country’s security challenges had been exaggerated by […] British diplomat dismisses reports of genocide against Christians in Nigeria Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Allegations of genocide against Christians false, divisive – FG

The Federal Government has dismissed allegations that terrorists in Nigeria are carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians as false, baseless, divisive and a misrepresentation of Nigeria’s security challenges. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said portraying insecurity as a deliberate attack on a single religious group oversimplifies the complex realities of […] The post Allegations of genocide against Christians false, divisive – FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria@65: Nigerian Christian pilgrims hold service at Mount Nebo, Jordan 

Tribune Online Nigeria@65: Nigerian Christian pilgrims hold service at Mount Nebo, Jordan  In addition, the pilgrims prayed for the peace of Nigeria and for state governments that are supportive of pilgrimage activities. Nigeria@65: Nigerian Christian pilgrims hold service at Mount Nebo, Jordan  Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Federal Government Refutes Claims Of Religious Genocide In Nigeria

The Federal Government has firmly denied recent allegations circulating on some international platforms and social media channels, which claimed that terrorist groups in Nigeria were carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians. In a statement issued to journalists on Sunday in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, said the government described […]

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9 d. ago FG denies claims of systematic genocide against Christians in Nigeria

Tribune Online FG denies claims of systematic genocide against Christians in Nigeria The Federal Government has refuted allegations by some international platforms and online commentators that terrorists in Nigeria are carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians... FG denies claims of systematic genocide against Christians in Nigeria Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Christian Group Decries Rising Political Intolerance In Benue

The Synod of the All Nations Evangelism Ministry has condemned the growing political intolerance in Benue State, as individuals with opposing views are either being abducted, molested, or violently attacked. Chairman of the synod and president of Christian Association of Clergies in Nigeria, Archbishop Yimam Orkwar in a communique issued at the end of the […]

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2 w. ago Killings can’t end if government doesn’t go after terrorism sponsors – Hayab, CAN chairman, Kaduna

•It’s disservice to Nigeria to be talking about 2027 election now The Chairman of Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State, Rev. Joseph Hayab has asserted that killings, kidnapping and other crimes would persist in Nigeria until government makes a conscious effort to go after sponsors of terrorism. In an interview with VINCENT KALU, the […] The post Killings can’t end if government doesn’t go after terrorism sponsors – Hayab, CAN chairman, Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “You’re Going On Spiritual Journey, Not Leisure Trip” – NCPC Tells Christian Pilgrims

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has urged intending Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan to treat the exercise as a spiritual mission. He stressed that the pilgrimage should not be regarded as a recreational trip but embraced for its true purpose of spiritual renewal and growth. Adegbite […] The post “You’re Going On Spiritual Journey, Not Leisure Trip” – NCPC Tells Christian Pilgrims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Intersociety raises alarm over attacks on churches in Nigeria

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has expressed concern over what it described as the “alarming scale of attacks” on Christian places of worship in Nigeria since the Boko Haram uprising of July 2009. In a statement jointly signed by its Board Chairman, Emeka Umeagbalasi, and […] The post Intersociety raises alarm over attacks on churches in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Nationwide Empowerment Initiatives Of First Lady Laudable, Says Cleric

A former senior special assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Christian Religion Matters, Rev. Sam Ogedengbe, has applauded Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for making remarkable strides in advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with programmes that cut across the six geopolitical zones and touch millions of lives. Ogedengbe stated […]

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