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The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has finalised preparations toward having a successful three-in-one celebration as it marks 20 years anniversary, third international convention and 2009 annual anointing service.
Two Nigerian pilgrims, one from Sokoto and the other from Plateau, have been crushed to death by a hit-and-run driver in Mecca while another pilgrim also knocked down is on admission at a hospital in Mecca receiving intensive medical treatment as a result of injuries sustained.
The Church of God Mission (CGM), last weekend consecrated Bishop Margaret Idahosa as the first female archbishop of the church.
President Mugabe has paid tribute to churches in Zimbabwe for a "splendid partnership" with the Government that has seen some religious bodies complementing State efforts to develop the country since Indepe-ndence.
Today, Christ Embassy is making a difference through the instrument of music. They are spreading the word of change for Nigeria to unite. It takes one to start something, but it takes a group of LoveWorld Music Ministry to make this difference with I Believe in Nigeria.
THE Bishop of Ilorin, Most Rev. Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, has said to eliminate corruption, Nigerians must be honest, transparent and God-fearing in any thing they do because the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, according to the scripture.
The Chairman, Governing Board of Katsina Islamic University who is also the Emir of Kazaure, Alhaji Najib Hussaini Adamu, has disclosed that the university had concluded arrangements to graduate its first set of 200 students. The chairman, who made the disclosure while briefing newsmen at the campus of the university along Dutsin-ma road Katsina, stated that December 20, 2009 has been slated for ...
Only a short while a ago, a business disagreement between two well established car retailers reverberated in the well of the apex court and sent shock waves through the echelons of the judiciary and the entire legal profession.
Few people will say they enjoyed the punishment they got from their parents when they were younger.
Stephen Worgu has protested his innocence after being sentenced to 40 lashes for drinking alcohol.
RESEARCH shows religion sells products , and companies should make sure they are not missing an important marketing opportunity by not taking advantage of this new trend, Rob van Rooyen, strategic planning director for McCann Erickson SA, said yesterday.
An Islamic cleric Dr. Ismaeel Yunus of Islamic University of Madinah Saudi Arabia has advised Muslims to distance themselves from usury (interest) in their daily transactions.
This year's Hajj pilgrimage for Muslims all over the world begins on November 24th, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The performance of the Hajj, as a spiritual exercise, is one of the five major pillars of the Islam religion. The Hajj is supposed to be performed in a somber, solemn, and revered atmosphere. In Ghana, however, over the past couple of years, the Hajj pilgrimage was made synonymous ...
Bishop of the Diocese of Okigwe South, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. David O.C. Onuoha, has lamented that industrial disputes were becoming a regular feature in the country's national life.
Anglicans in Uganda yesterday rallied behind conservative colleagues around the world to reject an open-ended invite to them by Pope Benedict XIV to embrace the Catholic faith.
The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Abuja has said it is not responsible for any delay in the airlifting of Muslim pilgrims from Nasarawa State as alleged.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar and Archbishop John Onaiyekan yesterday condemned religious crisis in the country and canvassed Muslim-Christian collaboration for peace.
Nigerian pilgrims are now in a fix over high cost of food in the holy land as most restaurants recommended for pilgrims have the prices of their menu increased by more than 50 percent, investigations by Daily Trust have shown.
We arrived early for the workshop and there were just a few of us in the room, most of them were staff of an NGO, the Society for Family Health SFH, which organised the event.
Catholic Bishop of Ilorin Diocese, Ayo- Maria Atoyebi has advised Nigerians not to blame President Umaru Musa Yar 'Adua for the problems confronting the nation.
The Ashanti Catholic Choirs Association celebrated their 30th Anniversary with a call on choristers to use their gifts as singers, to preach the Gospel, in order to win more souls for Christ.
A total of 1,300 Muslims have gone to Mecca in Saudi Arabia to participate in the annual Haj pilgrimage.
Here is a statement from the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) on the Constitutional Reforms.
NATIONAL Project One Nigeria (NAPON), a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) in Niger Delta Community has urged the religious leaders in the country to pray fervently for the nation's unity and development.
The world renowned evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke yesterday visited Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala who said his administration would continue to uphold its belief in religious tolerance and harmony.
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