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"666:" Symbolizing Life, Resilience, And Growth

“666:” Symbolizing Life, Resilience, And Growth

February 12, 2024 4:04 am

Rethinking the number “666” involves a significant paradigm shift from its deeply entrenched negative connotations, especially those anchored in Christian eschatology, where it is often depicted as “the mark of the beast.” This exploration seeks to illuminate an alternative perspective, proposing that 666 embodies a symbol of success, transformation, and a profound celebration of the intrinsic nature of carbon-based life, the very essence of human existence and all known life forms on our planet.

Traditionally, the number 666 has been associated with fear, superstition, and a wide array of negative imagery, deeply influencing cultural narratives and personal beliefs across various …

Will Deborah Yakubu Ever Get Justice?

Will Deborah Yakubu Ever Get Justice?

December 15, 2022 3:16 am

Justice is the first condition of humanity and even though the arc of the moral universe appears long, it will always bend toward justice. A few days ago, the Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar reminded the world once more that the young blood of a young Christian girl whose life was terminated by Islamic fundamentalists was yet to be accounted for and that justice may never be served in her case.

In May this year, a young Christian woman by name, Deborah Yakubu was lynched by a mob in Sokoto State. The headless mob began …

2023 Tinubu Will Run An Equitable, Inclusive Govt — Shettima

2023: Tinubu Will Run An Equitable, Inclusive Govt — Shettima

August 3, 2022 6:04 am

Ahead of next year’s general elections, the Vice-Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured Nigerians that when elected, the Bola Tinubu administration would run a just and inclusive government, irrespective of tribal, religious, and political affiliations.

Senator Shettima made this promise while speaking at the one-year memorial service for Dr Emmanuel Abiodun, father of the governor of Ogun State, held at the St. James Anglican Church, Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area in Ogun State.

His words: ‘We need to build a new nation because the hope of the black man is on Nigeria. …

Blasphemy Investigative C’tee’s Submits Report To Tambuwal

Blasphemy Investigative C’tee Submits Report To Tambuwal

August 3, 2022 5:47 am

Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has received the report of an investigative committee set up by the state government to investigate the May 12, 2022 students unrest at the Shehu Shagari College of Education (SSCOE) in Sokoto which saw the lynching of a Christian girl for alleged blasphemy.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that sometime in May, a student of the College, Deborah Samuel, was killed by a mob in the College premises over alleged blasphemy.

The Governor stated yesterday that having received the recommendations of the committee and heard from several stakeholders and leaders in the state …

MURIC: “Amotekun Is A Christian Name, Must Be Changed”

January 27, 2020 1:49 pm

You cannot blame Muslims for crying out when you ask them to bring birth certificates from churches before joining Amotekun. Neither can you expect them to stand akimbo when you tell them to bring letters of recommendation from churches.

“Muslims in the Yoruba enclave are not opposing Amotekun per se. What they oppose is a situation where a ostensibly anti-Islam security outfit comes into operation in Yorubaland.

“Apart from the reference to birth certificates from churches and letters of reference from pastors, the choice of nomenclature is another controversial issue because it has a strong Christian identity.

“Why ‘Amotekun’ as …

Boko Haram: Christian Leadership In Nigeria Queries Buhari

January 23, 2020 3:21 pm
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Thursday, issued what could be described as its toughest statement since President Muhammadu Buhari assumed power in 2015.

At a World Press Conference, CAN President, Rev Samson Ayokunle, said it was now clear that Christians were endangered citizens in Nigeria.

CAN rejected the reaction of the President Muhammadu Buhari to Boko Haram killing of Lawan Andimi, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika local government area of Adamawa state.

Buhari, in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, described the murder as cruel, inhuman and deliberately provocative.

He expressed

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ISWAP: MURIC Speaks On Execution Of Christian Captives

December 28, 2019 7:28 am

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the execution of Christian captives by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

The terrorists based the action on its revenge of the killing of ISIS leader, Abubakr Al-Baghdadi and its spokesman, Abul-Hassan Al-Muhaiir.

Reacting, MURIC Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, in a statement, on Saturday, said the killing was part of an attempt to embarrass the Federal Government of Nigeria for preventing attacks during the Christmas celebration.

“We reject the criminal antics of terrorists. This is definitely not Islam. It is the handiwork of misguided elements. Our hypothesis is that the terrorists may

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Sharia: Why CJN Muhammad Should Be Sacked – Christian Group

December 19, 2019 10:10 am

The Nigeria Christian Graduate, NCG, fellowship has condemned the call by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Tanko Muhammad for a constitutional amendment to allow for the integration of Sharia law.

NCG called on the National Judicial Council, NJC, to apply appropriate sanctions against the CJN for making such call.

In a statement signed by its National President, Prof. Charles Adisa and General Secretary, Onyenachi Nwaegeruo, the group demanded the immediate removal of the NJC.

CJN, who was represented by the Grand Khadi of Niger State spoke during a two-day conference organized by the Centre for Islamic Legal Studies, …

Christian Pilgrimage To Be Modified – NCPC

November 2, 2019 6:00 pm

The Director, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Mrs Esther Kwaghe, says the commission is making efforts to modify Christian pilgrimage and make it more spiritual and developmental.

Kwaghe made this known in a statement by Celestine Toruka, Head, Media and Public Relations, NCPC, on Saturday in Abuja.

She spoke during  a sensitisation visit to the Deputy Governor of Gombe State, Dr. Mannasseh Jatau.

She explained that part of the new developments the commission would introduce in the exercise included skill acquisition and agricultural expositions.

The NCPC boss intimated her host that Gombe state had continued to be “one of our

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Christian elders investigating Fatoyinbo’s rape allegation

Christian elders investigating Fatoyinbo’s rape allegation

July 7, 2019 2:12 pm

Christian elders have waded into the rape accusation against Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo by celebrity photographer, Busola Dakolo.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) revealed this on Sunday in a statement by its Acting General Secretary Joseph Daramola.

CAN advised the general public to allow the investigating team by the elders to come out with their findings.

According to a statement on Sunday by the Acting General Secretary of CAN, Joseph Daramola, the Christian body has resisted the temptation of jumping into any conclusion since the truth will soon be uncovered.

CAN said: “Since …

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