- Cardinal John Onaiyekan emphasized the responsibility of religious institutions to challenge society, particularly the wealthy and politically influential
- The religious leader highlighted how corrupt politicians strategically select churches and pastors to avoid being confronted with uncomfortable truths
- Onaiyekan criticized the impunity among Nigeria’s political elite and the unequal justice system
Onaiyekan speaks on why politicians pick churches
Phto credit: @johndaviesclar1Source: Twitter”I have noticed in Nigeria that greedy people have a way of choosing the kind of churches they go to and which preachers they listen to.”If they go to a church where they are constantly being challenged and made uncomfortable, they wont come back next Sunday, but we need more of that.” Religious institutions must reflect on their role, says Onaiyekan The official religious institutions we have in Nigeria have a task to do self-evaluation.They should ask themselves: have we been projecting the right message of our faiths? If we have been doing it, we will not have this kind of outcome,” he said.Onaiyekan speaks on Nigerias impunity and injustice
Gov Okpebholo accuses Obaseki of withholding Tinubus books from Edo students
The immediate past governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, allegedly withheld President Bola Ahmed Tinubus books from students Governor Monday Okpebholo said Obaseki refused to distribute and hoarded the books because President Tinubus face was printed on them He described Obaseki’s move as wickedness, stating that the warehouse was filled with books donated by the ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Empowering farming’s future: BATN Foundation awards N10m to agribusiness leaders
Winners of Farmers for The FutureSource: Original”This victory is more than just a prize; its a validation of my dreams. The F4F program has armed me with the skills, insights, and resources to scale my business and contribute meaningfully to sustainable farming in Nigeria. The journey has been challenging yet transformative, and Im eager to ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Mama Boko-Haram, 2 others sentenced to 5 years imprisonment
The culprits were charged with cheating, conspiracy, and giving false information to the tune of N6m. Photo credit: @officialEFCCSource: TwitterSometime between October and November 2018 at Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, dishonestly induced one Alhaji Bukar Kachalla of Abks Ventures Limited to deliver to you a Toyota Camry 2012 Model ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Police arrest man captured on CCTV stealing phone in eatery, video surfaces
The suspect stole a Samsung A15 mobile belonging to another customer. Photo credit: @rrslagos767Source: UGCThe suspect, Ifeanyi Okonkwo, on November 7, 2024, was at the restaurant to purchase food but ended up stealing a Samsung A15 mobile belonging to another customer.Unknown to him, he was captured on CCTV while stealthily taking the phone on the ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Emir Sanusi explains why he told daughters to retaliate if their husbands slap t…
Emir Sanusi said he did not send my daughters to be abused Photo credit: Lamido Sanusi LamidoSource: FacebookBeating your wife, daughter, or any woman is haram (forbidden). Violence against another human being violates their basic dignity. We must teach our daughters not to tolerate it and educate our sons that it is unacceptable.If my daughters ... Read more Continue reading here ▶