Religion
Methodist Church laments high level of hardship, insecurity in Nigeria
The current hardship in Nigeria is biting so hard on the entire citizens and has resulting in different vices in the country, the Methodist Church has said.
Reverend Joseph. F. Osifuwa of the Diocese of Kwara State, stated this at the opening of the 35th Annual Synod of the Methodist Church Nigeria in Ilorin on Friday.
Speaking on the state of the nation, he said Nigeria under the administration of President Bola Tinubu is passing through a very challenging time.
“The economy has collapsed to the extent that above 90 percent of the citizens are living below poverty level. The removal of fuel subsidy and floating of the naira have caused continuous inflation on goods and services that they are out of reach of the teaming populace,” he declared.
Osifuwa lamented that “most of our systems, have failed making the situation hopeless for all categories of citizens in the country, while our best brains and productive youths are leaving the country for a better living abroad”.
The clergy added that killings in Benue, Plateau and other states are unacceptable.
“Insecurity that is so alarming needs the serious attention of the President and his service chiefs, no stone should be left unturned in order to wipe out the bandits, terrorists, kidnappers and their sponsors.
“Enough of the shedding the blood of innocent citizens of this nation, enough of turning out good arable land to waste land through killings and sending people out of their ancestry land,” he said.
The clergyman added that bandits and terrorists must not be allowed to take over the country when there are well trained, equipped and empowered armed forces that have the full authority and support of the Federal Government.
“The Tinubu-led Federal Government must as a matter of urgency take drastic steps to tackle all that stand to discredit his government.”
He said the economy needs resuscitation and revival with engagement of technocrats that will sincerely, faithfully and sacrificially work for the transformation of the economy.
Speaking on Kwara State, Rev. Osifuwa, expressed concern over the spate of killings by bandits in Kaiama, Baruten and Ifelodun LGAs.
He said the result of people fleeing their ancestral homes and farmlands for fear of being killed or kidnapped, will result to food insecurity and economic crisis in no distant time if government does not take urgent steps to address insecurity.
Osifuwa further advised the government to work on religious and tribal dichotomy, adding that the state should not be allowed to disintegrate or divide along religious and tribal lines.
“We should be treated equally and be given equal platform to operate. Kwara State will surely be great through unity and tolerance,” he added.
Religion
Insecurity: It Will Be Very Difficult To Convince A Christian Or Non-Believer That Islam Is Not A Violent Religion – Muslim Man Says
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.
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