Tag: CHRISTIANS

Northern CAN reject Trump’s claim of ending violence against Christians

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Northern CAN reject claim

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, alongside bishops under the aegis of the Ecumenical Synods of Bishops, Archbishops, Apostles and Senior Clergy, have dismissed the claim by the United States President, Donald Trump, that the US military had ended the killing of Christians in Nigeria. The clerics described Trump’s claim as misleading, false and detached from the realities on the ground, warning that it could trivialise the country’s persistent security crisis. Recall that Trump, during an event in Washington on…

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“Plateau is Northern Nigeria, not M’Belt” – Plateau Christian blast kinsmen over identity crisis 

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Plateau Christian on North

In a fiery, nearly 6-minute video, Plateau indigene and Christian Gyan Joseph Mancha has called out his fellow Christians from the state for rejecting their Northern identity, warning that denial won’t change constitutional reality.   According to Mancha,  “Truthfully, some of us have a problem, especially we Christians. I swear, I’m sorry to say this, but we have a lot of work to do. We need to open our eyes; we need to learn. For God’s sake, why is it that when I come out and say Plateau is in Northern…

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“Muslims have no agenda against Christians” – Sultan of Sokoto

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Sultan of Sokoto on banditry

…Rejects linking banditry to Islam Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed claims that Muslims in Nigeria have any agenda to wipe out Christians, urging Nigerians to stop attaching religious labels to criminal activities such as banditry and terrorism. The revered monarch spoke yesterday during the first tri-annual meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) held in Abuja, where religious leaders and government officials gathered to deliberate on insecurity and interfaith relations in the country. Addressing concerns over rising tensions and the increasing tendency to describe criminals using…

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Ramadan-Lent: Tinubu orders free rice distribution for Muslims, Christians nationwide 

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Tinubu orders rice distribution

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to distribute rice across the country to support citizens observing Ramadan and the Lenten season. The announcement was made by Governor Hope Uzodinma, of Imo State, who serves as the Director-General of the campaign group. According to him, the distribution will be coordinated through the group’s nationwide grassroots network, to ensure families in every state benefit during this sacred period of fasting and reflection. “This initiative reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to unity and compassion. Ramadan and Lent are seasons that remind…

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Plateau: “We’re not Miyetti-Allah” — Fulani Christians

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Plateau Fulani Christians

…Denounce terrorist links The Fulani Christian Association of Nigeria (FCAN) has firmly rejected any connection with two prominent Fulani socio-cultural groups recently mentioned in discussions about security concerns in Nigeria. Speaking during a gathering in Miango community of Bassa local government area, Plateau State, the association said it should not be linked to the activities or positions of the Miyetti-Allah Kautal-Hore or the Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN). The clarification followed reports that the United States Congress recently classified the two organisations as terrorist groups. Chairman of FCAN,…

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Niger: “You can’t impose religion on us!” – Christians reject Gov. Bago’s Hisbah Commission

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Niger Xtians reject Hisbah

Christian groups in Niger State have openly rejected plans by the state government to set up a Hisbah Commission, warning that the move threatens Nigeria’s secular foundation, and could worsen the state’s fragile economy. The opposition is coming from a coalition known as the ‘Niger State Concerned Christian Advocates”, which met in Minna to review the legislative Bill currently before the State House of Assembly. The group said the proposed Commission goes against the spirit of religious freedom and peaceful co-existence in the state. Speaking through a communiqué issued after…

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#EndBadGovernance: Christians guard Muslims during prayer amidst joint protest

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Christians guard Muslims

In a remarkable display of unity, Christians were seen forming a protective circle around their Muslim counterparts yesterday, as they observed Zuhr prayer at a protest ground in Jos, the Plateau State capital. This unprecedented act of solidarity highlights the growing sense of camaraderie between the two religious communities amidst a widespread protestagainst bad governance. Eyewitnesses, who spoke to newsmen, described the atmosphere as one of mutual respect and understanding, with Christians and Muslims standing shoulder-to-shoulder in the face of common challenges. According to one of the eyewitnesses,  who spoke…

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Budgetpartof your offerings to feed poor, unemployed Kumuyi tells Christians

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The General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Dr. William Folohunso Kumuyi, has advised Christians to budget parts of their offerings to help the poor and unemployed in their communities. Kumuyi, who made the statement in a video that has gone viral, was heard telling his church congregation that Christians should not spend all their money on building churches but also help their poor neighbours who cant afford basic life needs. Kumuyi narrated how a preacher had instructed his members to give monies meant for offering to the poor…

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Senate Leadership: Presidency Clarifies VP Shettima’s remark

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Presidency on Monday made clarification on Vice-President Kashim Shettimas remarks on support forsouthern Senate President. Olusola Abiola, Director of Information, Office of the Vice-President, stated in Abuja that the vice-presidents remarks were taken out context. The vice-president met with senators campaigning for the emergence of Sen. Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Barau Jibrin to lead the 10th Senate on Sunday. Shettima said at the interactive session that the nations current political structure demanded the emergence of a southern Christian and a northern Muslim as the fairest balance to promote inclusivity…

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Easter Social Media Post; WAMCO withdraws advert, apologises to Christians

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Dutch dairy company, FrieslandCampina WAMCO, has withdrawn its insensitive social media post and apologised to Christians for its recent Good Friday post on the Peak brands social media handle. Mrs Ore Famurewa, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Famurewa also apologised to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), pledging that the company would prevent a recurrence of such in the future. We acknowledge the sensitivity of the social media post considering the sobriety of the season. It was neither…

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