Arewa pastors say Buhari has no plan to Islamise Nigeria

- The national chairman, Arewa Pastors Non-denominational Initiative for Peace, Bishop Abu Richard, faults claims that President Muhammadu Buhari is planning to islamalise Nigeria

- Bishop Abu Richard says Buhari is not the cause of the killings occurring in some parts of the country

- The cleric calls on Nigerians both Christians and Muslims to continue to pray for a better government in the next four years of Buhari’s administration

The national chairman, Arewa Pastors Non-denominational Initiative for Peace, Bishop Abu Richard, has dismissed suggestions that President Muhammadu Buhari was planning to Islamalise Nigeria.

Richard made this known while briefing newsmen on Pre-swearing-in Prayer Meeting on Saturday, May 25, in Abuja, The nEws Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Bishop Abu Richard said President Buhari is not the cause of the killings in the country.

He called on Nigerians both Christians and Muslims to continue to pray for a better government in the next four years of Buhari’s administration.

He expressed sadness over the kidnappings and killings in the country, advised Buhari and security operatives to be proactive rather than reactive to avoid crisis.

The cleric, who is also the founder Warriors of Christ Cathedral in Port Harcourt, commended the gathering for their peaceful initiatives, humble disposition and commitment to national unity.

“The accusation of Islamization by former President Olusegun Obasanjo is highly condemnable. As a child of God and by my exposure, the President cannot Islamize Nigeria with the Vice President, who is a Christian.

“President Buhari is not the cause of these killings. Most of these killings have been going on before he took over power. That is why we have fasted today and prayed that God should strengthen him.

“We also call on the security agencies to put in more efforts to stop these killings and we pray for a good 9th National Assembly that will be able to work with the government of the day with good policies to develop this country.

“We pray for Buhari to do much better as he will be sworn in for the second tenure. From his statement and all that we have been hearing, we believe that through God he will perform better.

He prayed that God should give the nations selfless leaders like the President, men and women of wisdom and understanding; leaders who would not cause God’s people to err.

“Father, grant us wise leaders whose hearts will be set to know, search out and to seek true wisdom. To know that wickedness is folly; to perceive the words of understanding; to receive the instruction of justice, judgment and equity,” he prayed.

Bishop Musa Kastina, the National Secretary of the group prayed that God should grant the President the ability to distinguish between righteous counsel and the deceitful counsels of the wicked.

Kastina said that God would help the President surround himself with righteous men and women who would give him sound advice.

“May government walls and buildings around the world be filled with wise counsel and understanding,” he prayed.

Meanwhile, Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka on Wednesday, May 22, urged the federal government not to ignore comments made by a Nigeria's former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, over insecurity in the country.

Soyinka said Obasanjo's remarks that the activities of Boko Haram and herdsmen in Nigeria are now West African Fulanisation and Islamisation agenda should not be taken lightly.

Speaking at an event organised by the United Bank of Africa to mark the 2019 Africa Day in Lagos, the Nobel Laureate said FG should treat Obasanjo's assertion with its substance.

Buhari should put an end to banditry, unrest in Zamfara - Nigerians cry | Legit TV

Source: Legit

from Nigeria News Today & Breaking Naija News 24/7 | LEGIT.NG http://bit.ly/2K38pBr
via EDUPEDIA24/7

These funny food quotes will make you laugh like crazy

Food is not only an essential part of the daily routine but also the most exciting one. We cannot imagine our life without something yummy. How do you make ordinary eating fun and unforgettable? We bring to your attention amazing food quotes which will definitely make you smile. Image: unsplash.com (modified by author) Source: UGC Are you looking for interesting ideas to entertain your interlocutor while having lunch at work or family dinner? Then this article is definitely for you! Good food quotes Below are food quotes, aphorisms and witty statements. This is an exciting and extraordinary collection of the top "pearls of wisdom" on this topic. Here you can find funny jokes and sayings, intelligent thoughts of philosophers and original words of great thinkers and inspiring statuses from social networks, as well as many other things. The best appetite comes without food. I love calories. They are dаmn tasty. An empty stomach is the Devil's playground. Have bre

The Transitional Phase of African Poetry

The Transitional Phase The second phase, which we have chosen to call transitional, is represented by the poetry of writers like Abioseh Nicol, Gabriel Okara, Kwesi Brew, Dennis Brutus, Lenrie Peters and Joseph Kariuki. This is poetry which is written by people we normally refer to as modem and who may be thought of as belonging to the third phase. The characteristics of this poetry are its competent and articulate use of the received European language, its unforced grasp of Africa’s physical, cultural and socio-political environment and often its lyricism. To distinguish this type of poetry we have to refer back to the concept of appropriation we introduced earlier. At the simplest and basic level, the cultural mandate of possessing a people’s piece of the earth involves a mental and emotional homecoming within the physical environment. Poems like Brew’s ‘‘Dry season”, Okara’s “Call of the River Nun”, Nicol’s “The meaning of Africa” and Soyinka’s “Season”, to give a few examples,

Salute to the elephant

Salute to the elephant 1. O elephant, possessor of a savings-basket full of money 2. O elephant, huge as a hill, even in a crouching posture. 3. O elephant, enfolded by honour; demon, flapping fans of war. 4. Demon who snaps tree branches into many pieces and moves on to the forest farm. 5. O elephant, who ignores “I have fled to my father for refuge”, 6. Let alone “to my mother”. 7. Mountainous Animal, Huge Beast who tears a man like a garment 8. And hangs him up on a tree. 9. The sight of whom causes people to stampede towards a hill of safety. 10. My chant is a salute to the elephant. 11. Ajanaku who walks with a heavy tread. 12. Demon who swallows palm-fruit bunches whole, even with the spiky pistil-cells. 13. O elephant, praise named Laaye, massive animal, blackish-grey in complexion. 14. O elephant, who single-handed causes a tremor in a dense tropical forest. 15. O elephant, who stands sturdy a

EDUPEDIA247

Search This Blog