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Embracing Faith: Understanding the Meaning of Easter

March 29, 2024

  Easter holds a special place in the hearts of Christians, as it is a time of deep religious significance and spiritual reflection. As Christians across the country commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, they come together to celebrate their faith and reaffirm their beliefs. In this article, we delve into the religious significance of … Continue reading Embracing Faith: Understanding the Meaning of Easter

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Religion

Why Easter Is the Most Significant Celebration in the Christian Faith

April 9, 2023

  Easter is the most important and significant holiday in the Christian faith. It is a time when Christians around the world commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is considered to be the cornerstone of Christian belief. In this article, we will explore why Easter is so important and significant for Christians. Read more … Continue reading Why Easter Is the Most Significant Celebration in the Christian Faith

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Food Religion

The Best Easter Treats and Recipes to Enjoy with Your Family

April 8, 2023

  Easter is a special time of the year that is celebrated by Christians all over the world, including Nigeria. It is a time when families and friends come together to share special moments, exchange gifts, and enjoy delicious food. In Nigeria, Easter is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm, and to enjoy the occasion is … Continue reading The Best Easter Treats and Recipes to Enjoy with Your Family

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Religion TECH

Tech Tools You Need This Ramadan

April 4, 2023

  As the sun began to rise over the city of Kano, Fatima woke up to begin her day of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. She felt a sense of excitement and anticipation, knowing that this month would bring her closer to Allah and provide an opportunity to reflect on her faith. Read … Continue reading Tech Tools You Need This Ramadan

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Personal Development Religion

How to Stay Fit and Healthy This Ramadan Season

April 4, 2023

  Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, increased worship, and acts of charity, but it can also be a time when people neglect their health and fitness. However, it is essential to prioritize your health during this holy month to ensure that you can fully benefit from the spiritual rewards of Ramadan. In this … Continue reading How to Stay Fit and Healthy This Ramadan Season

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Personal Development Religion

Ramadan Season: 7 Ways to Finish Strong

April 4, 2023

  The sound of the adhan echoes through the streets as the sun begins to set on the first day of Ramadan. As people gather for iftar, the atmosphere is filled with a sense of excitement and anticipation for the days ahead. However, as the days go by, the challenges of fasting begin to take … Continue reading Ramadan Season: 7 Ways to Finish Strong

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Nigeria Religion

What Deborah’s Murder Tells Us About Nigeria

May 17, 2022

The murder of a 200-level student of Home Economics the name Deborah Emmanuel of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, by Islamic fundamentalists has sparked global outrage. The video where she was beaten with sticks and other sharp objects and finally set ablaze by her classmates and others has shocked the world. Read more about … Continue reading What Deborah’s Murder Tells Us About Nigeria

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Christian Discover Nigeria EDUCATION Religion

Do You Know Nigeria’s Oldest Degree Awarding Theological Institution?

March 3, 2022

The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Oyo State is a theological institution that integrates and balances vibrant spirituality, sound academics and competent gospel ministry. Amongst so many other existing theological seminaries and bible schools, the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, is regarded as Nigeria’s oldest degree-awarding theological institution. This year 2022, the theological institution will … Continue reading Do You Know Nigeria’s Oldest Degree Awarding Theological Institution?

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Religion

Eid-ul-Mawlud: Government Declares Tuesday Public Holiday

October 18, 2021

  As part of celebrations for the Islamic Eid-ul-Mawlud, the federal government has declared Tuesday, October 19, 2021, as a public holiday. The event which marks the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad will see Nigerian Muslims reflect on their religious life. Nigerian Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola in a statement issued … Continue reading Eid-ul-Mawlud: Government Declares Tuesday Public Holiday

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Entertainment Music Religion

Entertainment Focus: Heir To The Throne EP By Spokesman

July 23, 2021

  If you are a fan of Nigerian gospel music, then you must know Kaduna-based missionary and artist, Jeremiah Aluwong, popular with the stage name, Spokesman. Read more about Entertainment The rapper whose main focus is preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ around the globe especially in the remote parts as seen in his missionary … Continue reading Entertainment Focus: Heir To The Throne EP By Spokesman

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News Religion

Eid-El-Kabir: FG Declares Tuesday And Wednesday As Public Holidays

July 18, 2021

  As part of celebrations for the Islamic Eid-El-Kabir, the federal government has declared Tuesday, July 20th, and Wednesday, July 21st, 2021, as public holidays. Read more about Holidays This information was made public in a statement issued by Dr Shuaib Belgore, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Interior, on behalf of the … Continue reading Eid-El-Kabir: FG Declares Tuesday And Wednesday As Public Holidays

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Finance Religion

How Much Do Nigerian Pastors Earn?

July 7, 2021

  What you are about to read will shock you. Do you know an average Nigerian pastor earns about N540, 000 to N1, 080,000 per year, which is a whopping 40% more than the annual minimum wage of civil servants? Read more about Did you know? This is unbelievable, as it seems as though they … Continue reading How Much Do Nigerian Pastors Earn?

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Religion

Eid-el-Fitr: FG Declares Wednesday And Thursday As Public Holidays

May 11, 2021

  As Nigerian Muslim faithful edge closer to the completion of the Ramadan (Islamic Holy Fast) period, the federal government has declared Wednesday, May 12, and Thursday, May 13, 2021, as public holidays to mark the celebrations of Eid-el-Fitr in 2021. Read more about Religion Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, on behalf of … Continue reading Eid-el-Fitr: FG Declares Wednesday And Thursday As Public Holidays

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Christian Religion

Do You Know? Jeremiah Aluwong And The LightWK Team

February 4, 2021

Literally, you can see the passion of Jeremiah Samuel Aluwong and his team. The manner in which they strive to reach out to people at the grassroots—in the oddest of places—is a testimony of their passion. Images shared on their social media (IG: @spokesman001 and @lightwkonline) capture them with young people that could be easily … Continue reading Do You Know? Jeremiah Aluwong And The LightWK Team

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History Religion

History Trivia: Valentine’s Day

February 2, 2021

There is a buzz about Valentine’s Day that just does not sit right with me these days. The commercialization of holidays has taken a negative toll on the integrity of their significance. Capitalism has appropriated it for its own use. St Valentine’s Day is no different in this regard. Read more about Valentine’s Day The … Continue reading History Trivia: Valentine’s Day

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Entertainment Music Religion

Sir Shina Peters Ordained A Bishop Of The Cherubim And Seraphim Church

February 2, 2021

High profile Nigerian Afro Juju singer, Sir Shina Peters, took a new dimension from music, this time to become a bishop. The legendary musician has been ordained a bishop of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in the Iju area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Read more about Entertainment SSP as he is popularly called made this … Continue reading Sir Shina Peters Ordained A Bishop Of The Cherubim And Seraphim Church

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Christian Religion

It Is ‘In Jesus’ Name’ And Not ‘ijn’

January 31, 2021

To Whom honour is due. If God is ALMIGHTY, why sign off a prayer with ‘ijn’? Read more about Personal Development What is ‘ijn’? In Jesus‘ Name? Why can’t you write it in full? Where is the reverence? Where is the respect? Why does the world want to abbreviate Him? From Christmas to Xmas and … Continue reading It Is ‘In Jesus’ Name’ And Not ‘ijn’

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Religion

Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Kukah Into Vatican Top Position

January 19, 2021

  High profile Nigerian religious cleric, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, has been appointed by Pope Francis as a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery with the main aim of promoting the integral development of human beings. The Head of the Roman Catholic Church deemed it fit to include the Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto, northwest Nigeria in … Continue reading Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Kukah Into Vatican Top Position

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Health Religion

Worship Centres To Fully Reopen In Lagos State

September 20, 2020

  On Saturday, September 19, 2020, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during a briefing in the state gave a green light for the reopening of worship centres in the state as the lockdown continues to ease. Sanwo-Olu noted that mosques are now free to conduct their five times daily prayers, while churches … Continue reading Worship Centres To Fully Reopen In Lagos State

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Religion

Happy Easter Celebration

April 12, 2020

Christ is risen! This is the chant that greets the bright morning of every Easter Sunday. Today is Easter celebration for Christians in every part of the world, a day that marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave in what Christians believe to be salvation of mankind from sin. Easter which is very … Continue reading Happy Easter Celebration

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Books Religion

Book Review— God’Fessions

August 17, 2019

   God’Fessions (Daily Confession of God’s Word and Promises Over Your Life) Author: ’Goke Coker Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2012 Pages: 185 ISBN: 978-1-4772-9124-5 The Christian life is one of victory over the world fraught with evil, encroaching darkness, violence, strife, confusion, attacks on families, failing finances, and health, distractions and emotional instability. This is God’s plan … Continue reading Book Review— God’Fessions

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Opinion Politics Religion

Why Religion is an Opiate of the People

May 17, 2019

“Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, and the soul of the soulless conditions. It is the opium of the people.” –Karl Marx (1844) In the space of just one week, there were reports on social media of about four attempted and successful suicide cases in Nigeria. The … Continue reading Why Religion is an Opiate of the People

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Christian Religion

Is Prayer Overrated?

May 6, 2018

Today, more and more people are awakening to the truth that prayer cannot take the place of action. Faith without corresponding action is truly dead. (James 2:26) So, do we really need to pray? Is prayer overrated? Yes, we absolutely need to pray and no, prayer can never be overrated!‎ That old song is still … Continue reading Is Prayer Overrated?

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Religion

Proverbs 31 Babe: The Virtue of Waking Up Early

January 30, 2018

“She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan the day’s work…” Proverbs 31:15 I’m an owl. Naturally, I do my best work when I’m at my desk late into the night, and in the mornings, I prefer to sleep in. There is nothing wrong with this, per se; after all, we … Continue reading Proverbs 31 Babe: The Virtue of Waking Up Early

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Religion

It’s Twelve Days Until Christmas

December 14, 2017

Many of us were forced to memorize this song as children without understanding what it means. Most people often relate The Twelve Days of Christmas as the days preceding the festival. Actually, Christmas is a season of the Christian Year that lasts for days beginning December 25 and lasting, until January 6 the Day of Epiphany, when … Continue reading It’s Twelve Days Until Christmas

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Religion

Halleluyah Challenge, Now A Daily Habit

November 9, 2017

Researchers have long ago claimed that it takes 21 days to form a habit, how amazing is it when your newly developed habit is that of thanksgiving and praises. Remember this design? You’d see it a lot these 21 days…. that happens in 6hrs time… A post shared by Nathaniel Bassey (@nathanielblow) on Oct 31, … Continue reading Halleluyah Challenge, Now A Daily Habit

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Religion

How Do Christians in Large Churches Thrive?

July 3, 2017

I’m a “small church” girl. I grew up in a congregation where everyone pretty much knew everyone, and I kind of liked it that way. So when I got engaged to a man who had recently joined a church with a large congregation, I wondered how in the world I was going to manage. After … Continue reading How Do Christians in Large Churches Thrive?

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Religion

How to Join the Hallelujah Challenge

June 16, 2017

Wondering how you can join the hallelujah challenge, the trending praise and worship movement, championed by Nathaniel Bassey? Then follow the steps in this article to be a part of #TheOneHourHallelujahChallenge. Sign up an Instagram account if you don’t already have one. Step 1: Enter ‘Nathaniel Bassey’ into your Instagram search box. Step 2: Several results … Continue reading How to Join the Hallelujah Challenge

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Religion

The Hallelujah Challenge, a Worship Movement

June 14, 2017

About two weeks ago, renowned Nigerian worship leader, Nathaniel Bassey, announced a 30-day worship session called The Hallelujah Challenge. This Challenge, which began on the 1st of June 2017, holds every day from mid-night to 1am. Nathaniel, from time to time, leads these live worship sessions via his Instagram page (@nathanielblow), and on his Facebook: … Continue reading The Hallelujah Challenge, a Worship Movement

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Religion

Why Is This Season Called Yuletide?

December 24, 2016

Have you ever wondered why this season is called Yuletide? Deck the hall with boughs of holly, falalalalalalalala! Why holly? Yule was an indigenous 12-day festival celebrated by the Germanic peoples in winter, where they would honour the pagan god Odin. It was later Christianised, but the term “Yuletide” has remained. Pagans and Wicca adherents … Continue reading Why Is This Season Called Yuletide?

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