Introduction One of the numerous and wonderful workings and effects of the Holy Spirit, as discussed last week, is his guidance or leading. There are four passages in the Bible which mention it in the New Testament. First, John 16:13-15, where Jesus stated that the Holy Spirit who was to come was to guide or lead the disciples into all truth and tell or reveal to them what was yet to come. Second, Rom.8:14-16, which marks the sons of God as those who are led by the Spirit. Third, Gal.5:17-18 which points out that the guidance of the Spirit is…
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The Archbishop-Elect of the Province of Owerri and Bishop of Okigwe South Diocese, the Most Rev. David O. C. Onuoha (DOCO), has said that God requires an attitude of constant thanksgiving from people as he shows favour to them. The Archbishop-elect, who preached on the text, Psalms 92:1 “It is good to give thanks to the Lord…”, at the Consecration Thanksgiving Service of the new Bishop of Orlu Diocese, the Rt Rev. Benjamin Okeke and wife, Nneobioma Uloma Okeke, held recently at All Saints Anglican Church Amaifeke, Orlu, highlighted that God changed the curse placed on man to blessing because…
The Anglican Bishop of Abuja and the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, the Most Rev. Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba has urged Christians to consider evangelism as a priority in their life activities and programmes. This was contained in his Opening Address to the first edition of the Abuja Diocesan Mission Consultation held at the Multipurpose Hall of the National Secretariat, Church of Nigeria – Anglican Communion, St. Matthias’ House, Gudu District on Friday the 11th and Saturday 12th of September 2020. Referencing John 4:28-35, Luke 4:8, and Matthew 9:35, he spoke extensively on what God wants from Christians which is…
The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion is set for a new phase of ten years of evangelical revival targeted not only at building the capacity of members of the church to live a life that pleases God and qualifies them for eternal life but also to raise them as intentional disciples of Jesus Christ that would transform the society in which they live through their exemplary lifestyle . Also to preach the undiluted word of God that would turn people away from all social vices and other ungodly acts that are not in consonance with the will of God. Leading…
The Federal Government has cautioned Nigerians to be careful during this COVID-19 pandemic era, adding that vaccines will not be available until 2021. Speaking during a briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Thursday in Abuja, the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, asked the citizens to adhere to the non-pharmaceutical interventions. “Vaccines will not be available until next year at best. No reliable therapeutics has been confirmed but our country must restart businesses, including travel to allow citizens to earn their livelihood,” he said. He also appealed to Nigerians to adhere to the protocols aimed at reducing the…
Members of security agencies and paramilitary agencies during a joint show of force in Edo State on Thursday ahead of the Saturday gubernatorial election in Edo State. Photos: Sodiq Adelakun/ChannelsTV
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on political parties, candidates, and security agents participating in the Edo governorship election to uphold democratic standards during the poll. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, on Thursday quoted the President as saying that failure to abide by the rules would truncate efforts to achieve free and fair elections. “I am passionately committed to free and fair elections, but my own commitment is not enough if other actors at ground zero refuse to abide by the rules,” the President said. “I want to see…
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, has appointed Prof. Timothy Adebayo as the new Vice-Chancellor to succeed Prof. Dapo Asaju. Legal luminary and the Pro-chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), unveiled the new vice-chancellor on Thursday 17th September, 2020 in Oyo. Olanipekun made the announcement during the university’s council meeting held at the permanent site of the university located at Oyo-Ogbomoso road. Chief Olanipekun had earlier commissioned the Varsity’s permanent campus, and a number of buildings including the Faculties of Basic Medical Sciences, Agriculture, the Council Chamber among others. Prof. Adebayo, a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Ladoke…
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to immediately end their industrial action which started on September 7, 2020. Justice Ibrahim Galadima issued the order in a ruling on an ex-parte application filed by two civil society groups, the Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights, and the Association of Women in Trade and Agriculture. Joined as respondents in the suit marked, NICN/ABJ/124/2020, are NARD, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami; the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire; and the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige. Ruling on the…
Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has signed the Kaduna State Penal Code (Amendment) Law 2020 for surgical castration for male rapists and bilateral salpingectomy for their female counterparts in the State. The amendment also updates the penalties for the offence of the rape of a child. Mr Muyiwa Adekeye, Special Adviser on Media and Communication to governor El-Rufai noted that these new provisions include the punishments of surgical castration and bilateral salpingectomy for male and female convicts of child rape. The statement added that the convicts would be listed in the Sex Offenders Register to be published by the Attorney-General of the…