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Opinion: The historical reality of Jesus Christ (Pt 1)
by Henry Chukwuemeka Onyema The main purpose of this article is to provide historical and verifiable evidence that Jesus Christ existed; walked among men in a definite period of…
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Opinion: Is paying tithe still legal?
by Victor Terhemba The only time I've ever agreed with FEMI ARIBISALA was when he said Tithing in church is not compulsory. Accurately said. Your pastor is either a…
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Opinion: The universe is like a radio; here’s what it is saying about God
by Israel Raphael Have you ever looked at a situation so chaotic and somehow you saw some order or pattern? Have you ever considered a confusing matter and in a…
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Opinion: My fascination with Jesus
by Albert Afeso Akanbi It is axiomatic today that the most fascinating figure in human history is Jesus Christ. That perhaps explains why every major religion, even those founded before…
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Opinion: How to prepare for your own death
by Justin Irabor “ … Life does not know what it is doing half the time.” A Bucket of Crabs My curiosity about death coincided with what the fervently religious…
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Opinion: America, God and the Transgender culture
By Gabriel Agbo “Just as all the good things which the Lord your God promised concerning you have been fulfilled for you, so the LORD will bring upon you all…
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“Why I’m a Christian (and continue to suck at being one)” | 5 things we learned from Benjamin Sledge’s article
Ever found yourself stumbling about Christianity, not being quite sure footed on a number of things? Garret Rapp is just the person for you. He recounts how he went from…
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Opinion: The quality of mercy
by Tony Ogunlowo It’s good to show mercy so that mercy can be shown on to you. “……the quality of mercy is not strained. It droppeth as the gentle…
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YNaija Editorial: The fight over religious studies is a distraction from real problems
For the past few weeks, there has been a raging controversy in Nigeria over a change to the country’s educational curriculum. Christian leaders allege that Christian Religious Knowledge has been…
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Opinion: Christianity is unconquerable
by Matthew Ige There's a dangerous wave and rave of rancorous rumours spreading like a firing inferno, far long before, I must add, that the Jihadists, the overzealous and the…
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The Thread: “Sit in the pain” | How to forgive
Are you struggling with bitterness, courtesy the pain of a betrayal? Or did a loved one just walk out your life leaving you empty. Whatever the situaution, Jesus instructed we…
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Adebola Williams: Why the #HallelujahChallenge became a cultural phenomenon
by Adebola Williams Hallelujah Challenge, the online platform promoted by Nathaniel Bassey to engage in an hour-long praise and worship session at midnight is undoubtedly a runaway success. Scheduled to…
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Tunde Leye: “Touch not my anointed” is one of the most abused scriptures in Nigerian christianity
by Tunde Leye I wrote this a while ago, but with recent events like the videos of Pastor Ashimolowo that trended on twitter, Pastor Ibiyeomie and how the Kemi Olunloyo…
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Chude Jideonwo: Here is what the #HallelujahChallenge is really saying to Nigeria and Nigerians
by Chude Jideonwo Who would have thought: that one of the things the Twitter Outrage Machine – a small minority of vocal people who are easy to quote, and quick…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Misogyny is one of the corner stones of Christianity in West Africa, we must never forget this
Recently Quartz Africa published this opinion piece on the damage that Pentecostal churches in Nigeria and Ghana continues to wreak on the lives of girls and young women born and…
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Opinion: The #HallelujahChallenge is not a fad, the numbers prove this
by Ebenezar Wikina A lot has been said about the #HallelujahChallenge; there are those who are for it and those who are angry because it doesn’t change the ‘price of…
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[The Church Blog] Nathaniel Bassey’s followers are exploding
The next time you want to choose an Instagram username, I'd advise you ask your pastor for a name that would be synonymous with what God wants to do in…
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From where I stand, that critique of #HallelujahChallenge smells of hypocrisy
I'm going to take a wild guess here and say that believers of the Christian faith are not here to "fix Nigeria" or the world for that matter. They are…
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LONG READ: You’re not really saved, you’re a Christian because you were born in the East
Religions relate humanity to what anthropologist Clifford Geertz has referred to as a cosmic "order of existence and is defined as any cultural system of designated behaviours and practices, world…
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[The Sexuality Blog]: Is it homophobia if my religion doesn’t permit me to support gay marriage? – a rejoinder
So there was this article on TheNakedConvos (which after that disastrous episode with the adaptation of their web series Our Best Friends Wedding, has bounced back to tackling sexuality issues…
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The Thread: Religion can lead you astray
Femi Jacobs shares on how to find your way to God for yourself, instead of being deceived by wolves in sheep clothing. Do see below: Well said.
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“How is it homophobia if my religion does not permit me to support same sex marriage” | 7 takeaways from Zinga’s TNC piece
While same sex marriage has been embraced in most parts of the world, it's a conversation Nigeria is struggling to have. Whenever the topic arises on social media, it tends…
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Pius Adesanmi: The Coconut on the head of Nigerian Christianity
by Pius Adesanmi. Ambode versus Chaplain... I haven't seen Ambode's denial or clarification. I haven't heard his own side of the story. We also haven't heard from Mrs. Ambode. If…
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The World holds its breath as President Trump finally meets Pope Francis
by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump is on the fourth day of his nine-day trip abroad. After visiting Saudi-Arabia and Israel, visiting their sacred sites and taking part in symbolic rituals,…
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[The Church Blog]: What’s this thing with Holy Ghost fire?
Brothers and sisters, still in the mood of prayer, you would lift up your hands into the third heavens and shout like you really want God to listen to you…
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[The Church Blog]: This throwback hymn will teach you the basics of Christianity
This hymn is as good as a throwback because I know the children of this generation will not be familiar with since they all grew up listening to Tim Godfrey…
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[The Church Blog]: Pastor Sam Adeyemi makes the list of Global Leadership Summit speakers yet again
Global Leadership Summit (GLS) is a two-day leadership event organised by The Willow Creek church, North America led by Bill Hybels with the goal of helping leaders maximise their leadership…
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Opinion: How Jesus committed suicide
by Jaja Jasper Chinedum Suicide Mission is a term is familiar to military personnel and people who are interested in the armed forces. Simply put, a suicide mission is…
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[The Church Blog]: The Grace message; Another Gospel?
If you’re a regular church goer and have followed church conversations for some time, you would have noticed trends – how they come, take over the discussion and then become…
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[The Church Blog]: Does God require 10%? – An expose on Tithing
If you’ve spent some time around Christian circles or gotten involved in Christian conversations long enough, you would have noticed that one of the issues we split hairs over is…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy