Jide inherited a generator from his late “guardian.” He used it for business purposes by renting it out to people who needed it on special occasions. It so happened that the generator in his church was stolen. The pastor insisted that church-members should not be told about the theft; otherwise they might conclude that God was not in the church. He asked Jide if the church could use his generator in the meantime.
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Religious leaders kick against security levies on churches, mosques
Religious leaders have kicked against security levies imposed on churches and mosques by the Oyo State government, describing it as “unrealistic.” The state government had during a security summit held on Tuesday announced that religious organisations were also included in security levies. Churches and mosques, according to the Section 11(4) of the Security Trust Fund […]
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Anambra Govt. bans Church services in public schools
Promote our achievements, FG appeals to churches
The Federal Government has appealed to Churches and other religious organisations to use their platforms to propagate the achievements of the President Muhammadu Buhari led Administration. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the appeal at his country home, Oro, near Ilorin, Kwara, when he paid a Sallah visit to the Parish […] …
When churches get things right, Nigeria will move forward – Clergy
Pastors at the ongoing three-day programme organised by Ministers Network International in conjunction with Gospel Believers Mission have been urged to get things done properly in order to move Nigeria forward.
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‘May Nigerian Christians find peace’ — Pope speaks on killings
Banks, churches more corrupt: Femi Falana
Nigeria, where It’s easier for churches to obtain bank loans than small businesses
Jesusegun Alagbe Tunde Kamal, a graduate of economics from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, will soon shut down his nine-year-old poultry farm in Mowe, Ogun State. After battling many losses in the past four years, the 43-year-old father of two said he would have had a rethink about shutting down his business if […] …
CSO accuses churches of destroying 16 shrines in Anambra
Tony Okafor, Awka Sixteen traditional places of worship have been destroyed in Anambra State, allegedly by some churches. The destruction took place at Igbokwe, Ekwulobia and environs in Aguata LGA of the state. Reacting to the mayhem, 17 civil society organisations in the South East warned the churches to “desist from such acts or face […] …
Government shuts 700 churches
Rwanda has shut 714 churches in different parts of Kigali over the last one week for failure to meet minimum standards. New Times of Rwanda reported that the churches were found to lack basic infrastructure, hygiene, safety standards and had issues related to their legal status. The crackdown is being carried out by respective urban […] …