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It is the duty of the Church, as we are, that the Church prays for the government-Vice President  Yemi Osinbajo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, called on Churches for religious tolerance and prayers for those in government to overcome numerous challenges facing the nation. Mr Osinbajo, who made the remark at the inauguration of the Deeper Life Bible Church new Headquarters Auditorium, Gbagada, Lagos, said that governance was a spiritual warfare. “It is the duty of the Church, as we are, that the Church prays for the government; that the Church upholds the hands of those in government, not by complaining but by supporting us with prayers. “Governance is a spiritual warfare, if anyone does not know that, I know. I ask the Church to pray for everyone of us in the position of authority in this land,” Mr Osinbajo pleaded. On the edifice, Mr Osinbajo said: “This is one of the proudest moments for me as a Christian. This great edifice is for the propagation of the ...

Talk is cheap, You see where change brought us today - Bishop David Oyedepo blasts President Muhammadu Buhari  The founder and General Overseer of the Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has slammed the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration over the unending killing of innocent Nigerians by suspected herdsmen. The Bishop, who exploded during today’s Sunday service, said he was very angry with the government for having no feeling for human lives. He also attacked the government following the epileptic power supply, dead refineries and high rate of dollar to naira. He said, “Can I tell you my anger against this government? No feeling for human lives. You can’t be destroying the work of my father and I will be happy with you. You know what God said? I am angry with the wicked everyday. “Talk is cheap! You see where change brought us today since 2015? The changest change! “1 naira will be one dollar. Fuel will be sold at 45 naira. Any responsible government ...

22 Roman Catholic Priests Murdered In Mexico  22 priests have been killed in Mexico since 2012, when the six-year administration of President Enrique Pena Nieto began. The resent murder was that of 33-year old Father Juan Miguel Garcia, murdered in the west-central Mexican state of Jalisco, the second priest killed within four days in the country. He was performing the sacrament of penance (Confession)  when he was attacked by armed assailants at a parish in Tlajomulco de Zuniga, on the outskirts of Guadalajara, according to a statement from the Mexican Bishops’ Conference. The attack on Friday April 20th, took place immediately after the celebration of Holy Mass. It was the latest in a series of attacks against priests in Mexico. Father Ruben Alcantara Diaz was attacked April 18 right before an evening Mass at Our Lady of Carmen Parish in Cuautitlan Izcalli. On Saturday, the bishops launched an urgent appeal for a culture of peace and reconciliation. “ These dep...

Dr Paul Enenche Reply's President Buhari over His comment On Nigerian Youths WE ARE NOT A LAZY PEOPLE, DR PAUL ENENCHE DEFENDS NIGERIANS As reactions continue to trail the despicable comment from the presidency alleging that Nigeria Youths are lazy.  Dr Paul Enenche of Dunamis Int’l Gospel Center had frowned at the unfortunate rhetorics and asserted that Nigerians are hardworking. Speaking at the Church headquarters in Abuja during fourth service of the church 6 overflooded services, the cleric averred that Nigerians are among the world most outstanding personalities in every sphere of life endeavor. In his words Nigerians are the best brains in the world, both in sports, inventions, industry, entertainments, music and arts. According to him, as at three years ago, a Nigerian Neuron surgeon was the highest paid civil servant in America earning about a million dollars per annum. A Nigerian Scientist, Philips Emeagwali invented the fastest computer in the world making abo...

One killed, many injured as masquerades invade church during service in Anambra State At least one person died yesterday while over 22 other persons sustained various degrees of injury when masquerades in their numbers invaded the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The masquerades, who were said to be celebrating a festival known as Uzo Iyi, invaded the worship ground, beating up members and also attempting to whisk away the spiritual director of the centre, Rev Fr Emmanuel Obimma. According to reports, three of the masquerade members were arrested by operatives of SARS upon complaint from the church that they were extorting worshippers coming to the church. The leadership of the church called in the SARS operatives to help their internal security to protect worshipers, but upon arriving, the operatives arrested three masquerades who were involved in the extortion, but their colleagues attempted to stop them from taking...

Evangelist Joyce Meyer claims tattoo is not bad, Says She might get one soon. Christian speaker and Evangelist, Joyce Meyer, has wowed everyone after she made a biblical case for getting tattoos. In a video clip posted by Joyce Meyer Ministries which has since gone viral, Meyer explained the difference between being holy and religious in her defence to why tattoo is okay. She further explained that religious people have made a mess of holiness by putting a bunch of rules and regulations on people. She listed drinking, dancing, wearing makeup and more among those rules. Evangelist Joyce Meyer Meyer quoted Isaiah 44:5 in defense of getting permanent markings. “Holiness is not legalism,” Meyer declared. The scripture says,  “One will say, I am the Lord’s; and another will call himself by the name of Jacob; and another will write [even brand or tattoo] upon his hand, I am the Lord’s, and surname himself by the [honorable] name of Israel.” She also shared t...

Parish priest condemns President Buhari’s trip to Lagos, says it’s holy Thursday Rev. Fr. Anthony Okoro , the Parish Priest of St Christopher Catholic Church, Oke Odo, Lagos has faulted the planned visit of President Buhari to Lagos state on Thursday, noting that the timing was wrong. “Holy Thursday and Good Friday are special days for Christians to reflect the Paschal mysteries. The organizers didn’t take into account the nature of the days. I humbly conclude that such ignorance is not excusable and should not repeat itself lest, it gives room for interpretation”, he said. The parish priest made this known via his official facebook handle on Wednesday. According to him, “as a Lagosian by birth and as one who has spent all his life in Lagos, it is a thing of joy that our President will be visiting. “This visit will draw federal attention to Lagos and will bring many more benefits to Lagos. On like Jonathan’s visit that was more of a campaign than a working visit. “However...