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Bringing back the conversation about posting ‘Jesus’ on timelines and trending the name
It is less than 24 hours, but, as with other conversations, we have forgotten. We move on too easily, and that is fine only if you are moving on from…
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#WorldCup2018: Gabriel Jesus, Timo Werner, Wilfred Ndidi… 10 youngsters to lookout for in Russia
Today at the office my editor and I got into a discussion about my article on the young players to watch out for in the World Cup starting today. He…
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[The Church Blog] What “My Salvation Story” is doing is really really amazing
We find it hard to hide our excitement when we find new faith-based initiatives, platforms and communities. Especially when it utilizes the elements of new media and storytelling to drive home…
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[The Church Blog] Thread: Twitter users shed light on their favourite Bible characters
It's always a delightful scene when faith-related conversations take over the timeline on Twitter. Earlier this week, Twitter user, Tribe of God @tribeofGod posted a question regarding favourite Bible characters on Twitter…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Finally, we are taking the gay talk to church
It's striking to see conversations about #sexuality and #faith come up in important spaces - and key that we participate. — TIERs (@TIERsNigeria) September 25, 2017 This is probably…
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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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[The Church Blog] Chude Jideonwo: Jesus was a spiritual disruptor
by Chude Jideonwo There are many bible characters I don’t much like. If I had lived in their time, I wouldn’t sit down and have a drink with them. I…
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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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Bruh, Nnamdi Kanu is not even bigger than Nwankwo Kanu
by Alexander O. Onukwue Word on the web is that the heaven will come on earth for all freedom loving people when they embrace Nnamdi Kanu as their saviour and…
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What do ‘Kanu vs Jesus’ and Ahiara March say about One Biafra?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Within the space of seven days, hundreds of cheering supporters rallied at Nnamdi Kanu’s house in Umuahia, a few dozens flocked around him while he prayed…
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Nnamdi Kanu trumps Jesus: What’s in the claim?
by Alexander O. Onukwue A stinging post on Facebook by a supposed supporter of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has evoked reactions. The Facebook user made the comment that all Biafrans…
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Jesus is fiction, Nnamdi Kanu is real – Biafra supporter says
A pro-Biafran, one Chukwudi Leo, has, in a Facebook post, compared the leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu to Jesus Christ. In the photo he uploaded on Facebook, he suggested that…
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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 Church Blog]: NO! Jesus didn’t commit suicide
So, you know the way it happens on twitter; someone suddenly finds a topic/subject matter good enough to tweet and in a short while, the whole family camps in his…
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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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Donald Trump is Jesus | Trevor Noah praises US President
by Azeez Adeniyi South African comedian, Trevor Noah won the award for the best host at the MTV Movie and TV Awards. The award show held at the Shrine Auditorium in…
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Easter: Jesus had a habit of being around criminals – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerians to show love to one another this Easter, irrespective of tribe and religion. Osinbajo made the call on Sunday during an interview with…
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[The Church Blog] #EasterTakeawaySeries: Have you prayed? Committed your situation into God’s hands?
Then he is working on your behalf even when it seems nothing is working. It’s 24hrs. Nothing yet. No sign that this Jesus who said he would rise again is…
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The Church Blog: #EasterTakeawaySeries | Focus is everything
Are you aspirational? A dreamer? You need a great deal of focus and undivided attention to achieve your goals. This attribute is the reason why we can even celebrate Easter.…
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Hooked on drugs, addicted to sex, I wanted to die but Jesus saved me
by Gaza Knigami Precious I’ve been scared to share my testimony People (in church most especially) knew me as that talented daughter of my father that loves God. I was…
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#Impact365: SmileCare Initiative has been putting eternal smiles on faces through the spreading of the gospel
In a world that has become increasingly overrun with hate and the gospel of Jesus Christ has been trampled upon and exploited by even religious organisations, this NGO is determined…
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Opinion: Does anyone remember that time Jesus gave this branding tip?
by Justin Irabor As soon as the question dropped, the disciples flinched, scurrying into the far corners of the path, afraid to be the first to prod it with…
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Opinion: Christmas, the King, his message and us [Pt 2]
by Albert Afeso Akanbi In the prequel to this write up I explained why, even though I do not necessarily believe that Jesus was born on December 25, I would not…
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Opinion: Christmas | Celebrating the king that never ruled [Pt 1]
by Albert Afeso Akanbi ‘Jesus Christ our king of glory is the reason for the season…’ declared a pastor friend of mine with regards to Christmas. True. Away from the…
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Femi Aribisala: Good and bad success
by Femi Aribisala To overcome defeat, we have to be defeated. To overcome poverty, we have to be poor. To overcome death, Christ had to die. Failure is written into…
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Eketi Edima Ette: Are you Jesus?
by Eketi Edima Ette All my life, whenever someone has made this statement to me, it's always been in the negative. It's often used to tell me I'm being "too…
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Femi Aribisala: The believer’s authority
by Femi Aribisala What manner of man is Jesus? Jesus is precisely the kind of man God expects all believers to be. Jesus was a man under God’s authority. This…
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Femi Aribisala: What does God want?
by Femi Aribisala We claim to be Christians, but don’t have a new heart. If you have been to some churches lately, you can be forgiven if you conclude the…
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Femi Aribisala: No, God will not burn anyone in a fiery hell for eternity
“His anger is but for a moment, his favour is for life.” (Psalm 30:5). When some Samaritans refused to allow Jesus free passage to Jerusalem, the Zebedee brothers asked him…
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Femi Aribisala: The false statements present in the Bible
The bible is full of simplistic statements masquerading as God-given theological doctrines. Many of them are naïve and palpably false. Why do plagues occur? According to 2 Samuel 24, plagues…
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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