Tag: prayers

Christmas: Zulum felicitates Christians, calls for prayer for hitch-free 2023 elections

By Yakubu Uba, Maiduguri. Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has felicitated Christians over Christmas, urging them to use the occasion to pray for peaceful general elections in 2023.   The governor, in his Christmas message issued by his Special Adviser…

December 25, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Olojo Festival: I’ll dedicate my 7-day seclusion for ASUU strike, 2023 elections — Ooni

By Dorcas Elusogbon, Ile-Ife.   The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, says he will dedicate the annual seven days’ seclusion, marking the onset of Olojo festival, to end the lingering strike by the Academic Staff Union of…

September 18, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Insecurity: Gov. Bagudu harps on prayers  

By Muhammad Lawal, Birnin Kebbi.   Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has called on Nigerians to repent and intensify prayers to end the lingering insecurity bedevilling the nation.   Bagudu made the appeal at the Walima (dinner), organised to…

August 27, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Mark congratulates new Methodist prelate, urges prayers for Nigeria

By Aminu Garko, Minna.   Former Senate President, Sen. David Mark has congratulated the new Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Archbishop Oliver Abah.   The congratulatory message is conveyed via a statement by his Special Adviser on Media,…

August 15, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Sultan calls for special prayers to end Nigeria’s challenges

By Mohammed Tijjani, Kaduna.   The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Dr Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims to offer special prayers for God’s intervention for an end to the challenges facing the country.   The Sultan…

July 7, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Easter: Okowa urges Christians to pray for new Nigeria

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called on Christians to pray for socio-economic and political rejuvenation of Nigeria, to stem insecurity, political and economic challenges plaguing the country.   Okowa made the call in his Easter message, conveyed in a…

April 16, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Ooni urges CAN to intensify prayers for Nigeria

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has called on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to intensify prayers for the progress of the country.   The Ooni gave the advice on Saturday at the grand finale of…

January 8, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Gov. Akeredolu urges Christians to intensify prayers for Nigeria

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has called on Christians to intensify prayers for the nation and serve as a tool for spiritual refinement, irrespective of their political or ethnic sentiments.   Akeredolu made the call at the 45th anniversary…

September 16, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Pilgrimage: NCPC boss calls for ceaseless prayers for Nigeria

Revd. Yakubu Pam, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), has called on Nigerian Christians, who are on pilgrimage to Jordan, not to relent in their prayers for Nigeria.   Pam made the call on Saturday in Jordan, while addressing…

August 14, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Christian pilgrims in Jordan pray for peace in Nigeria

Nigerian Christians, who are in Jordan for a Christian pilgrimage, have prayed for peace in Nigeria, following the prevailing security and economic challenges confronting the nation.   A group of pilgrims, led by a tour guide, Mueen Akvoush and the…

August 13, 2021 · by komolafe times ·