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Nigeria ReligionDaware Resigns As Part Time Chairman ADSMPWC

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 12, 2021

YOLA — A renowned Islamic scholar, and the national Chairman Zuwiyyatu Dariqatit Tijjaniyat Foundation of Nigeria, Sheik Ibrahim Abubakar Daware has resigned from his position as part-time chairman of Adamawa State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Commission. In the resignation letter dated 11th October, 2021, captioned “Resignation as part-time Chairman, Adamawa State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Commission”, the Islamic scholar thanked governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for the honour done to him. “I will like to inform the governor of...

News ReligionIslamic Clerics Impeach Chairman Kano State Council Of Ulama

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 12, 2021

KANO — A group of some Islamic Clerics loyal to the chairman of Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has impeached the chairman of Kano state Council of Ulama, Ibrahim Khalil. Khalil was a special adviser to Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on special services, but resigned his position at the peak of 2015 general election. He was perceived to be one of the Islamic clerics who are not on good terms with Mr Ganduje. However, some of...

Nigeria @ 61: Our Politicians Still Manipulating the People With Regional Sentiment, Ethnicity Balancing…Esele

National Development Nigeria ReligionNigeria @ 61: Our Politicians Still Manipulating the People With Regional Sentiment, Ethnicity Balancing…Esele

PilotnewsOctober 1, 2021

BENIN — Mr. Peter Esele, a Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), in Edo, has said that 61 years after Nigeria’s Independence, politicians in the country were still confusing and manipulating the people with regional sentiments, and ethnicity/geopolitical balancing. Esele said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday on the occasion of Nigeria’s 61 years independence anniversary. He said that this was a ploy been used by politicians...

News ReligionMuslim Council Of Nigeria Launches 1443 A.H Calendar

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 20, 2021

YOLA — The Muslim Council of Nigeria, (MCN) Adamawa State chapter on Saturday launched the 1443 Islamic Almanac and prayer times during its annual General Assembly meeting held in Lelewal Motels Yola, the Adamawa State capital. The general assembly is a yearly event where the council will take stock of its activities in the preceding year. In his message, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has charged parents to ensure that their children attend schools for the...

Politics ReligionCAN Suspends Gombe State Caretaker Chairman For Congratulating Minister

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 17, 2021

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has suspended its Gombe State Caretaker Chairman, Rev. Sunday Congo for congratulating Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami. Congo was suspended after he wrote a congratulatory letter to the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, without the approval of the association’s National Executive Committee. CAN State Secretary in Gombe, Apostle John Adedigba, in a letter on behalf of all the members of the caretaker committee...

Coronavirus ReligionJSPWB Refunds Over N752 Million To Pilgrims

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 12, 2021

DATSE, (JIGAWA STATE) — The 609 intending pilgrims from Jigawa state who made deposits for the 2020/2021 Hajj exercise, but could not make it have received their money totaling N752 million. Alhaji Muhammad Sani Alhassan, Executive Secretary Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Dutse, the Jigawa capital, on Saturday, explained that 1,165 intending pilgrims had paid their Hajj fare for 2020/2021. Alhassan said the National Hajj Commission...

Philanthropy Poverty ReligionNigerian Pastors Advises To Use Their Wealth To Alleviate Poverty Of The People

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 12, 2021

ABUJA — The Founder of Grace of God Mission International, Bishop Paul Nwachukwu, has urged Nigerian pastors to use their wealth to alleviate the poverty of the people, especially the needy in society. Nwachukwu in his sermon at the 70th birthday anniversary and book launch of Rev. William Okoye, a former Chaplain at Aso Rock Chapel, on Saturday, in Abuja, advised pastors not to take their duties lightly but they should be ready to talk...

Culture & Tradition ReligionNorthern Governors Forum Describe Sultan Abubakar III, As Peace Advocate

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 25, 2021

JOS — Northern Governors Forum has described the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, as a peace advocate who has offered valuable counsel to the government at all levels. Chairman of the forum and governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong in a congratulatory message on the Sultan’s 65th birthday, in Jos, explained that Sultan Abubakar III is a motivating leader who has continued to promote national unity, peace, and security in Nigeria. The...

National Development ReligionProf. Utomi, Sir Obi, Clergy, Others Participate in Maiden C.L.I. Lecture Series

Ononuju Egwuonye (Staff Reporter)August 20, 2021

Prof. Utomi advises against IPOB’s Monday-weekly sit-at-home. The church and Government have cordial relationship – Sir Obi, Prof Utomi The Church should be the conscience and soul of the political class —Fr. Onyilioha NNEWI — In the quest for promotion of sustainable development through community-based actions aimed at creating a peaceful society and enlightened empowerment through application of Christian values and ethics, the Christian Legacy Initiative (C.L.I), Nnewi in collaboration with St Joseph Major Seminary,...

Gender & Equity ReligionFeminism: Women Questioning Men Position In Marriage Are Demonic – Faith Oyedepo

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)August 14, 2021

Faith Oyedepo, the wife of the Senior Pastor of Living Faith Church World Wide, popularly known as Winners’ Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said women who question the position of men are demonic. Oyedepo said this on Friday via her verified Facebook page. Her comment came days after a feminist group slammed her husband when he said feminism leads to frustration and devastation David Oyedepo had said during a sermon to his congregation that “you...

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