The Most Rev’d Joseph Akinfenwa, bishop of Ibadan Diocese, Anglican Communion, admonished newly consecrated bishops in the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion not to be distracted. He stated, “There is a lot of work to be done, this is a divine recruitment”. “Don’t be distracted, this should be taken as a challenge, not an achievement or an enjoyment and pomposity of office. This should be taken as a call to serve your Lord and your maker, It is a call to service,” he added. Bishop Akinfenwa made this call during the sermon at a service in which the Primate of…
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For the young ladies from ages 18 and above, it was a time to gather together again this year to pray, listen to lectures and discuss heart to heart about issues affecting young Christain ladies in the society and the Church. They are called the “PRICELESS JEWELS” in the diocese of Abuja, Anglican Communion. This year’s convention which held from Friday 18th to Saturday 19th August saw hundreds of young ladies from various part of Abuja diocese gather at St. Philips Anglican Church Gwarimpa for this 2-day annual convention with the theme A RENEWED LIFE, which featured Worship and Praise…
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, approved the appointment of new ministers and also allocated their portfolios. Mr Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, made this known while briefing State House Correspondents in Abuja. He said that the swearing in is expected by next week after the retreat by the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The list of the new ministers and their portfolios are: *Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy – Bosun Tijani *Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management- Ishak Salako *Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the…
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has reviewed the National Council of Christian Education Bill and wishes to express its strong and unreserved opposition to the content of the Bill that seeks to regulate and monitor the implementation and development of Christian Education in Nigeria. This was made known in a press statement personally signed by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, The Most Rev’d Dr Henry Ndukuba and made available to press on Saturday 29th July 2023. Recall that the 9th National Assembly introduced a bill on the establishment of a bill on Christain Education and…
The Venerable (now Bishop-elect) Ifedola Senasu Gabriel Okupevi was born on January 17, 1963, So, the Anglican Priest clocked the Diamond age of 60 and was welcomed into the Sexagenerian Club on January 17, 2023. He hails from Ajido in the historical Badagry town of Lagos State. The call and anointing in the Anglican Communion must rest upon a solid intellectual foundation. Therefore, it is not out of order for Ifedola, (the Diocesan Bishop-Elect of Lagos), to find a Diploma in Theology from Immanuel College of Theology (Ibadan) insufficient. He earned a Bachelor’s and Masters of Arts degrees in Christian…
The Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria, Anglican Communion, His Grace, The Most Rev’d. Dr. Henry Ndukuba has admonished every Christian to turn to God and repent of all their sins. Archbishop Ndukuba made this pertinent call while on an episcopal visit to Wuse Archdeaconry of Abuja Diocese for the service of holy communion, confirmation & admission of candidates into girls’ guild, women’s guild and mothers’ union on Sunday, 9 July 2023, at the All-Saints Anglican Church, Wuse, Abuja. He said “Repent! For the days of ignorance are over. God is asking us to repent and return because a day…
Hon. Dr. Joshua Audu Gana, a House of Representatives member has reminded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the hike in fuel price was having excruciating pains on the down trodden masses. ” They are lamenting about the high cost and scarcity of consumables such as tomatoes and peppers in the market.” Dr Gana representing Lavun, Mokwa and Edati Federal constituency at the House of Representatives was speaking on the Advent Cable Network Nigeria Television ACNNTV morning programme “Now Streaming” on 28 June 2023 . Topic: “Hardship And Insecurity In the Country” with a co discussant Rotimi Aloko, National Coordinator, City…
Lagos State University (LASU) has conferred the title of Distinguished Professor on The Rt. Rev’d Professor Dapo Folorunsho Asaju, the Bishop Theologian of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion and the Bishop of Ilesha Diocese as one of the respected and accomplished academics in the University. Professor Asaju who is also a lecturer of the Department of Religions and Peace Studies at the University received this award during the 26th convocation and 40th-anniversary ceremony for the award of doctoral degrees (PhD), honourary conferment of doctorates and an emeritus professorship at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, LASU. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Ibiyemi Ibilola-Bello…
President Bola Tinubu on today removed all service chiefs in Nigeria. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, Comptroller-General of Customs from Service as well as their replacements with immediate effect,” said Willie Bassey, the Director of Information on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The Statement Reads: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, Comptroller-General of Customs from Service as well as their replacements with immediate effect.…
The Most Rev’d. Henry Ndukuba, Primate of All Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has urged fathers to lead and discharge spiritual responsibility at home in order to grow their families in the path of God. In his special father’s day message on ACNNTV to mark the 2023 Father’s Day Celebration with the theme “Transformed Fathers:Transformed Families”, the Primate urged fathers to live exemplary lives for the wife and children to emulate. He said some fathers had relegated the responsibility of ensuring the spiritual well being of their family to the mothers contrary to the teachings of the Bible. Archbishop Ndukuba took the…