RELIGION

The Parish Priest of St. Matthew Catholic Church, Irhirhi, in Benin City, Edo State, Rev. Fr. Jonas Nwaiwu, has commended Governor Godwin Obaseki for his laudable infrastructural projects across the state. The cleric gave the commendation during his homily at the wedding of the son of Isaac Ehiozuwa, a former …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has urged Muslim faithful to use the Ramadan fasting period to pray for sustained peace, unity and progress of the country. The governor said the sacred month of Ramadan is a period for Muslims to draw closer to God, charging …

THE chairman Edo State Council for Islamic Affairs Alhaji Abdulazeez Igbinidu has tasked Muslims to adhere strictly to the rules guiding the observance of the Ramadan fast. Alhaji Igbinidu said this in a statement issued in Benin City at the commencement of this year’s holy month of Ramadan. According to …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has joined Christians across the country in celebration of Easter, urging Christians to pray for national redemption in the spirit of the resurrection of Christ. In a statement to mark the Easter festivities, the governor said: “As we Christians celebrate …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has charged Christians to imbibe the exemplary life of love, selfless service and forgiveness, which Christ demonstrated in his death and resurrection. Obaseki, in his Easter message, urged the Christian community to emulate Jesus Christ by making sacrifices that would …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has enjoined Edo residents and Christians across the country to emulate Jesus Christ’s example of love and selfless sacrifice as espoused in commemoration of Good Friday. Obaseki gave the charge in his message to mark Good Friday, a Christian holiday …

BENIN CITY – The Rector of Africa Theologian Bible Institute for Global Opportunities (ATBIFGO)- Bishop Dr Sunday Aigbefoh said admission is currently on for various degree programs ranging from Diploma to PhD. He said the Bible institute is offered at a very affordable fee so that those who are called …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has been conferred with the Defender of the Faith Award by the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), in recognition of his support and commitment to the Christian faith. The Chairman of PFN, Edo State Chapter, Pastor (Dr.) Margaret Agbonifo who …

BENIN-CITY – The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has announced the constitution of an interim Elders Council for the Holy Aruosa Cathedral which was hitherto closed down for reorganisation as a result of the removal of Mr Harrison Okao as Ohenosa. The interim Elders Council, according to a statement by the …

BENIN CITY – Oba of Benin, Oba Eware II, has approved the removal of Priest Harrison Okao, as the Ohenosa of the Holy Aruosa Cathedral of Benin, also known as Benin National Church. A statement signed by the secretary, Benin Traditional Council, Mr Frank Irabor, on Thursday in Benin, said …