As part of its goal to distribute free Bibles, the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) reports that in 2022, it donated various bibles totalling 16.7 million naira. This information can be found in a statement authored by Mr. Benjamin Mordi, BSN, Manager, Media and Public Relations Officer, and provided to newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos. Read More…
Religion
Church of England bishops refuse to allow same-sex marriages
The Church of England will refuse to allow same-sex couples to marry in its churches, according to plans unveiled on Wednesday, in which the centuries-old organisation stated that marriage is between a man and a woman. Bishops, one of the three parts of the Church’s governing body called the General Synod, came up with the Read More…
“Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has returned to the Father’s House”
The official news outlet of the Holy See, Vatican News, wrote: “Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has returned to the Father’s House.” According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Emeritus died at 9:34 a.m. on Saturday morning in his house at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, which the 95-year-old Pope emeritus chose as his abode after Read More…
Christmas: Extend love to everyone, priest tells worshippers
The Immaculate Heart Catholic Church’s priest-in-charge, Rev. Fr. Pius Yusuf, advised worshippers on Friday to show love to everyone because this was the true meaning of Christmas. Yusuf, an army chaplain, made this statement during an early-morning mass to celebrate the church’s 37 years of consecration. He claimed that without the heavenly gift of God’s Read More…
Bible Society unveils fully translated Bible in Okun Language
The Holy Bible has been entirely translated into Okun, a Yoruba language dialect spoken in Kogi, Kwara, and Ekiti States, by the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN). “We now have the full Holy Bible in 27 Nigerian languages. “Translation or revision is on-going in 10 other Nigerian languages,’’ Pastor Samuel Sanusi, General Secretary and Chief Read More…
Commotion as masquerades upset Plateau church service, flog pastor, worshippers to stupor
The service of a church in the Shikal community of Langtang south local government area of Plateau was interrupted on Sunday, September 18, when masquerades invaded the premises and wreaked havoc. The masquerades forced their way into the church and began beating the congregants, including the presiding pastor, leaving many injured. Although some members of Read More…
Pope implicitly criticises Putin on invasion, considers Kyiv trip
Pope Francis said on Saturday he was considering a trip to Kyiv and implicitly criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin over the invasion of Ukraine, saying a “potentate” was fomenting conflict for nationalist interests. Francis made the comments, first to reporters on the plane taking him to Malta for a two-day visit, and then in a Read More…
Taiwo Odukoya’s wife, Nomthi, dies of cancer
Fountain of Life Church has announced the death of their Senior Pastor’s Wife, Pastor Nomthi Odukoya. The church made the announcement in a statement they posted on their social media platforms. According to the statement, Pastor Nomthi Odukoya died from a cancer she had been battling in the last two years. “She battled cancer for Read More…
Lagos Christian Pilgrims Board takes advocacy to LGs, LCDAs
The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSCPWB) has commenced a sensitisation and advocacy tour of the 57 LG/LCDAs to create awareness about the activities of the Board and the proposed November/December 2021 general pilgrimage. The Board Secretary (CPWB), Mrs. Florence Yetunde Gbafe, spoke about the upcoming exercise, noting that the advocacy was to enlighten Read More…
You have distinguished yourself among peers, Anglican Bishops tell Sanwo-Olu
The entire bishops of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) have commended the performance of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration in Lagos State for good governance and service to humanity. They said the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has distinguished himself amongst his peers in government. The bishops gave the commendation when delegates from Read More…