A Nigerian Muslim, Umar Mohammed Nasiru has said the incessant k!llings carried out by various terrorists groups and militias makes it difficult to convince Christians and non-believers that Islam is not a violent religion.

He stated this in a Facebook post on Sunday while reacting to bandit attacks on Sokoto communities.

“As a Muslim who was born and raised in Northern parts of Nigeria it will be very difficult to convince a Christian or non believer that Islam is not a violent religion considering the incessant k!llings ravaging the country from activities of ISWAP, BOKO HARAM, FULANI MILITIA ATTACKS, LAKURAWA, KIDNAPPINGS, BANDITRY, FARMERS AND HERDERS CLASH and ETHNIC CLEANSING including CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE,” he wrote.

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, an author, televangelist, and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, on his birthday today.

Pastor Chris is the founder of Christ Embassy, one of Nigeria’s largest churches, and author of the daily devotional, Rhapsody of Realities.

President Tinubu extols the charismatic religious leader and teacher of the Word for his rare gift of insight and charity.

The President notes that the cardinal message of Pastor Chris’ ministry is love, just as exemplified by Jesus Christ.

President Tinubu acknowledges the global influence of the teachings and ministry of the clergyman, describing his impact as changing the face of ministry in Nigeria and beyond.

The President commends the philanthropist for his decades of not only teaching love but also demonstrating it by standing up for the downtrodden and meeting the needs of the underprivileged.

The President wishes Pastor Chris a happy birthday and strength as he continues doing the Lord’s work.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
7th November 2025

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s Night of Bliss on November 21, 2025 has quickly become one of the most talked-about Christian events in Nigeria. The programme was held simultaneously across the country, originally promoted as a ten-stadium event, but several reports and social media posts now claim the gatherings took place in fifteen stadiums nationwide.

Videos, photos and livestreams show massive turnouts across multiple cities, including Benin City, Port Harcourt, Lokoja, Asaba, Jalingo, Eket and others. Reports say all the stadiums involved were filled, though independent verification of exact attendance figures remains limited. What is clear from public footage is that each location recorded huge numbers of worshippers who gathered through the night for prayer, teaching and praise.

Even without confirmed capacity counts, coordinating ten to fifteen major gatherings across different states at the same time is a remarkable accomplishment. The atmosphere in each venue appeared vibrant and unified, with many participants describing the night as spiritually impactful.

For many believers, the Night of Bliss stands out as a moment of nationwide connection, sweeping attendance and extraordinary scale.

Have you ever witnessed anything like this?