The Federal Government on Thursday disagreed with the organised Labour on its threat to declare a nationwide strike in the next 14 days over the alleged failure of the government to implement the memorandum of understanding reached with the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress in October 2023. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in an interview with News Correspondent, asked the unions to exercise restraint and allow the government to address their grievances. He said, “We are calling on Labour to exercise patience. We will look at the grey area. Let them come and…
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At the end of a successful Standing Committee meeting of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion held at the Cathedral Church of the Ascension, Boji-Boji, Owa, from 5th to 9th February 2024, and at the end of the Episcopal Synod held on Thursday, 8th February 2024 at St Michael’s Anglican Church Owa Alero in Ika Diocese, Delta State, The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Rev. Dr. Henry Ndukuba has announced the elections of four clergymen to fill the vacant Episcopal Sees in four Diocese. The following Elections were done and the following Servants of God…
Kanayo O Kanayo, the ace Nollywood actor, has taken a hit at parents who do not question the source of their children’s wealth. Speaking at a recent gathering, the 61-year-old chastised parents who do not ask questions when their children come home with money and expensive gifts despite knowing that they have no jobs. He also warned them to be careful, adding that such parents who turn blind eyes to “these situations would not live long”. “Your daughter is 20 years old. She no dey work, she carry phone of N1.5 million and you are jubilating, praise the Lord, my daughter…
Date: 2024-Feb-08 🎯 TOPIC: THE COMPASSIONATE JESUS 📺 WATCH THE DEVOTION VIA THE LINK BELOW👇 https://youtu.be/i7TNLn58TpU?si=UXZmSJGWloT1250 ✝️TEXT: John 6: 1-14(NKJV) 6:1. After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is [the Sea] of Tiberias. 6:2. Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased. 6:3. And Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat with His disciples. 6:4. Now the Passover, a feast of the Jews, was near. 6:5. Then Jesus lifted up [His] eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to…
To commemorate the 45th Anniversary of the Church of Nigeria [Anglican Communion] being inaugurated as an autonomous Province, the Church of Nigeria presented the prestigious Award for Excellence in Faithfulness in Kingdom Service to 25 personalities. The Primate noted that this event marks the anniversary of the Province of the Church of Nigeria, celebrated on February 6, 2024. The recipients of the award are as follows: AWARDS RECIPIENTS 1. The Most Rev’d Dr. Peter Jasper Akinola, CON – Former Primate 2. The Most Rev’d Dr. Nicholas Dikeriehi Okoh – Former Primate 3. The Most Rev’d Timothy Olufosoye, OON – Former Primate (Post Humous)…
The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Revd. Dr. Henry Ndukuba charged all Christians to Flee away from lusts of the flesh; and pursue righteousness, faith, love peace, and call on the LORD out of a pure heart. Archbishop Ndukuba made this call during his presidential address, at the ongoing Standing Committee Meeting of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, themed “WHO IS ON THE LORD’S SIDE: CONTENDING WITH THE APOSTASY OF OUR GENERATION”. [EXODUS 32:25 – 29].” According to Primate Ndukuba Apostasy is the renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs. “In Roman Catholicism,…
There was palpable fear in the Katapka community of Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State following the alleged killing of three soldiers and two vigilante group members by bandits who invaded the local government on Tuesday. Unidentified gunmen had on February 1, 2024, murdered three persons and destroyed properties worth millions of naira in the Katapka and Okudu communities in the area which prompted the Nigerian Army to deploy its personnel to the location for the maintenance of law and order. Our correspondent, however, gathered that while the military personnel were making efforts towards restoring normalcy in the area,…
The Most Rev’d. (Prof.) George L. Lasebikan (Rtd) has, during the 2024 Standing Committee meeting holding in Ika Diocese, urged Christians to hold firmly to the unwavering preaching and teaching of Christ to be able to contend with the forces of darkness in the world. Speaking on the topic “Who is on the Lord’s Side”, the cleric noted that the church is contending with evil forces of the world, saying that the church transcends the physical structures,the church is our lives. Speaking further, Archbishop Lasebikan highlighted the preaching and teaching of the undiluted word of God as the key elements…
With gratitude to God Almighty and expression of unquantifiable joy in me and by extension the entire Ika Diocese, I feel elated and grateful to have been privileged to host this vital meeting of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). I appreciate and receive His Grace The Most Revd. (Dr.) Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba, Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria and his lovely wife Mrs. Angela Ndukuba (Mama Nigeria), to Ika Diocese. I also welcome Archbishops, Bishops and other distinguished delegates and we salute the Local Organizing Committee, sub- committees and the entire house of Clergy and Laity of Ika…
The first edition of the Standing committee for the year 2024 has commenced. The Meeting was offset with an Opening Service at the Cathedral of the Ascension Boji-Boji, Owa, at the Diocese of Ika, Delta State, Nigeria. The Opening Service was enriched with a captivating Sermon from the Host Diocesan Bishop, The Rt. Rev’d Godfrey Ekpenisi. He queried the young generation with a self-reflecting question about the theme of the meeting “Who is on the Lord’s side?”. Bishop Ekpenisi admonished bishops, clergymen, and other leaders of the Church to lead the younger generations and guide them in the spirit of…