Why Ojukwu thought I would never go to war – General Gowon

by James Sambo A former military head of state, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, says the leader of the defunct Biafra, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, never expected him to go to war because of his status as a ‘Born Again Christian’. According to Gowon, who led Nigerian forces during the Nigerian civil war from 1967-1970, the Biafran warlord felt... Read More

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March 29, 2015

5 reasons why your church was scanty today

by Mark Bassey Driving around this morning in Lagos and probably other states, you would have thought it was a public holiday. The roads were deserted, with only few vehicles in sight. So what happened to we the God-loving Nigerian lot? 1. Members were asked not to come After INEC announced that the elections will... Read More

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March 20, 2015

Christ says ‘forgive and forget’ but this Afenifere leader just can’t forgive Buhari

by Kolapo Olapoju A leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group- Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has vowed that he would never forgive the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj.Gen Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). Adebanjo says that despite being a Christian, he would not forgive Buharu because of his atrocities against Yoruba leaders while he was... Read More

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February 19, 2015

No gov’t should use religion to divide people || APC is still on the ‘satanic leaflets’ matter

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alarmed Nigerians over a supposed plot by politicians to share leaflets in mosques and churches, in order to create religious division ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The party released a statement in Lagos on Thursday, February 19, through its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, who... Read More

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February 4, 2015

Oh no, he didn’t! VP Namadi Sambo plays the religious card in Kogi (WATCH)

by Panshak Ibrahim Vice President, Namadi Sambo, in a recent campaign speech in Niger state, played the religious card by accusing the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), of being a Christian party. According to Sambo, most of the key persons in APC are Christians, while the PDP is dominated OMuslims. Watch video below:

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December 28, 2014

“You’re a Christian yet there’s no employment!” – What Adeboye’s number 2 man said will make GEJ worry

by Damilola Jagun Redeemed Christian Church of God has the highest number of members, compared to other churches and religious organizations in Nigeria, and when one of its pastors becomes vice-presidential candidate of the opposition, All Progressives Congress (APC), and another top pastor drops sound bites, criticizing the present administration, President Goodluck Jonathan should... Read More

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December 27, 2014

#illridewithyou was contrived, but it reflects our thoughts on Islam and terrorism

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Taliban gunmen shot dead 141 people at a school in Pakistan last week, and most of the people killed were children. Just hours before that, an armed man had attacked a café in Australia and held the people hostage. Then he made two of the hostages hold up a black flag... Read More

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December 4, 2014

Opinion: Dear North-East Christian and Muslim youths, you are foolish!

by Inibehe Effiong Dear Christian and Muslim youths in the North East of Nigeria, Let me begin by saying clearly that I share in your pains and agonies. I understand the untold and excruciating sufferings that you are experiencing in these harrowing season of ferocious and heartless attacks against you, your properties and loved ones.... Read More

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December 1, 2014

The god of Boko Haram is Satan himself – Tinubu

by Damilola Jagun Bola Tinubu, the ex-governor of Lagos State and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has labelled as “godless people”, the perpetrators of the recent bombing of Kano Central Mosque. On Friday, November 28, about 120 people were killed as multiple explosions rocked the mosque while Muslim faithfuls prepared for the... Read More

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November 16, 2014

@dian4real : Why Religion & Ethnicity will persist in our politics.

by Diana-Abasi Udoh Yes it is purely lips service and hypocrisy whenever our political, religious and traditional leaders seek to divorce religion and ethnicity from our politics, when they are the very guilty culprits promoting and sustaining this over vexed topic. Yes tell us, how we divorce the two monsters (ethnicity and religion) from our... Read More

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October 22, 2014

Opinion: How the collapse of T.B Joshua’s church has convinced me he is a man of God

by Johnson Abayomi I know many will be surprised at this opinion but it is an honest and frank progression of thoughts from an open-minded individual, not emboldened by any personal bigotry, political agenda or religious connotation. T.B. Joshua is a name I was distantly aware of prior to the tragic collapse of a guest-house... Read More

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October 12, 2014

Yay! Singer, TY Bello gives birth to twins in the US (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene Reports reaching us indicate that former singer and celebrated photographer, TY Bello has given birth to twins after nine years of marriage. Bello who was a member of the popular gospel music group, KUSH, reportedly gave birth to the twins – who they’ve already named Christopher and Christian – in the United... Read More

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September 22, 2014

@Ohluwamayowa : Who is your pastor answerable to?

by Mayowa Ogundele I write this article with utmost caution, reverence for God and respect for the Body of Christ – The Church. After having been engaged in a heated debate with some friends on my Facebook page, I know without a doubt that this should be brought on here. I really cannot remember the... Read More

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September 16, 2014

“I’m a married Christian man” || Kanye West wants you to believe he’s a good fella

by Kolapo Olapoju Following immense criticism he got after the stunt he pulled at his concert, where he insisted that an handicapped person stand up during his concert, Kanye West has a few things to say about the incident and more. During his concert in Sydney, Australia, on Friday, 12 September, Kanye said, “I can’t... Read More

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July 14, 2014

7 Bible passages that will encourage you this week

by ‘Ifreke Inyang There is none of us that doesn’t need encouragement. A word of encouragement can incite people to action or serve as support in trying times. Whatever the affliction, trouble or setback you are going through, a word of encouragement surely uplifts. Here are seven bible verses that should help encourage you this... Read More

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July 10, 2014

5 dating tips for single Christians

by ‘Ifreke Inyang 1) Do not be unequally yoked. This is what 2 Corinthians 6:14 says emphatically. It is not right to enter into relationships with unbelivers. Light cannot abide with darkness. If you are dating someone who is not converted, you are playing with your life and your future. 2) Put obedience over passion.... Read More

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July 5, 2014

Why I renounced Ogboni fraternity and burnt my shrines – Ondo traditional ruler

by S’ola Filani Sunday Boboye, a traditional ruler, ‘Ogboni’ cult member and renouned herbalist has dumped his deities, renounced his 10 years of service to the gods and given his life to Christ. Speaking with Saturday Sun, the 45-year-old herbalist based in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, disclosed how he... Read More

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July 3, 2014

So sad: Daughter of Sudanese woman born disabled because mother’s legs were chained

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Sudanese woman who was sentenced to death for being a Christian and marrying one has received even more bad news after she was prevented from leaving Sudan. Meriam Yehya Ibrahim gave birth to a daughter while in chains in a Sudanese prison after she refused to renounce her faith. Due to... Read More

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July 1, 2014

Grace Efezokhae: Who says being a Christian means you should not be romantic? (Y! Superblogger)

by Grace Efezokhae Who says being a Christian doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be romantic? Haven’t you read the Book of Songs of Solomon before? Many times I am not happy when people see practicing Christians as being boring set of people. I love Jesus a lot and I don’t get it when people try to live the... Read More

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June 23, 2014

Finally! Woman sentenced to death for marrying a Christian in Sudan has been freed

by Zara Mustapha Meriam Ibrahim who was sentenced to death last month for adultery and apostasy in Sudan has been freed from prison after a court ordered her release. The case of 27-year-old Ibrahim, who married a Christian American, triggered an international outcry. She gave birth to a baby daughter while in prison. According to Sudan’s SUNA... Read More

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June 6, 2014

‘She deserves to be executed,’ says brother of woman facing death penalty for marrying a Christian

by Zara Mustapha Brother of the Sudanese woman facing the death penalty for ‘abandoning her Islamic faith’ has said she ‘should be executed’ if she continues to be a Christian. 27-year-old Meriam Ibrahim, who gave birth to a daughter in her prison cell last week, has been sentenced to 100 lashes and death by hanging after a... Read More

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May 29, 2014

This is the baby delivered by woman sentenced to death for marrying a Christian (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Daniel Wani, an overjoyed father is cradling his newly born baby Maya, born in jail to Meriam Ibrahim who is facing execution in Sudan for marrying a Christian. The exclusive photo gotten by Daily Mail shows Wani lovingly holding his sleeping daughter for the first time. Wani’s wife, Ibrahim gave birth yesterday... Read More

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May 27, 2014

Opinion: God is not a Christian

by Fred Adetiba I hate religion, and I do not subscribe to any. I am not a Christian, but a Kingdom believer who subscribes to the values and principles of the Kingdom of God as taught by Jesus Christ. The average religious mind will shudder upon seeing this title. I cannot overemphasise how much I... Read More

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May 16, 2014

This is the pregnant woman sentenced to death for marrying a Christian (PHOTO)

by Zara Mustapha A verdict has been passed on, a 27-year-old Mariam Yahya Ibrahim , who was arrested for marrying a Christian man, charged with apostasy and adultery. Ibrahim who is eight-months pregnant with her second child is to die by hanging after she rejected the offer to accept Islam. She was also sentenced to receive... Read More

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May 5, 2014

Bola Tinubu: Nigeria bleeds and it needs all of us

by Bola Tinubu Boko Haram is the greatest security challenge to Nigerian since the civil war some forty years ago. We stridently oppose Boko Haram because the Nigeria it craves is not the place of democratic good governance and economic opportunity we seek. Nigeria’s current security situation jars the mind and troubles all those who... Read More

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March 27, 2014

Opinion: Jonathan and the growing militia threats in Nigeria

by Zainab Okino How can the Jonathan-led government in clear conscience preside over a huge killing field called Nigeria and still have the boldness to seek for re-election? Everyday, hundreds of people are killed across the country. The killings are attributed to the rising threat of militia groups in Nigeria. Described by the United Nations as ‘increasingly... Read More

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February 6, 2014

Masquerades invade Osun school as religious crisis escalates

by ‘Jola Sotubo A troubled school in Osun which had students of different religions dressed in their worship attire has also been invaded by masquerades. The crisis started on Tuesday when Christian students appeared at the Baptist High School, Iwo, in white choir robes while the Muslim students appeared in Islamic attire. Traditionalists were said... Read More

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February 2, 2014

Femi Aribisala: When thieves and robbers pastor churches

by Femi Aribisala At these prayer-meetings, you are likely to see “ogbologbo” Christians firing “return-to-sender missiles” with great alacrity. They might shout with “holy anger:” “Let my killer begin to kill himself now, in Jesus’ name.” Or they might make a decree: “I command the baptism of madness to fall on my stubborn enemies, in... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Was Nelson Mandela really a Christian?

As the world mourns the loss of iconic leader Nelson Mandela, who many believe is the last man of his kind, the Christian community has shown an abundance of grief and have wished his soul a peaceful journey to heaven. But was Nelson Mandela a Christian? One would presume he was a Christian, being that... Read More

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