HISTORY RELIGION

THE MEANING, ORIGIN AND STORY OF CHRISTMAS

Esther Okolie December 24, 2021 0

Here is the collection of what you should know about Christmas. In this article, you’ll read about the meaning, origin and story of Christmas. MEANING OF CHRISTMAS Christmas is an annual church festival (December 25)and in some state a legal holiday, in memory of the birth of Christ, often Continue Reading

RELIGION

“I BLOCKED BIG BROTHER CHANNEL FROM MY DECODER” – EVANGELIST GOSPEL AGOCHUKWU

Peterskizito Azuoma August 5, 2021 0

A Nigerian Preacher, the General Overseer of Shekina Arena Gospel Ministries and the CEO of ShekinaTV has taken his social media platforms to share the spiritual effects of Big Brother Naija reality show. He Wrote: I am not against the entertainment industry making money but am against what Big Brother Naija is promoting in our […]Continue Reading

RELIGION

HOW TO PRAY

THE AFRI GIST June 11, 2021 0

Looking at the topic how to pray I am pretty that you would be asking yourself wetin this writer wan teach us and of all things na to pray him wan teach us. Chill prayer is the key, with the recent happenings in the country especially in the southeastern part of the country you would […]Continue Reading

RELIGION

NIGERIAN’S RELIGIOSITY AND STUPIDITY

THE AFRI GIST February 1, 2021 0

Nigeria is a country filled with lots of religious practitioners who sometimes become stupid in their practice of religion. Religion is a very beautiful practice but should be done with rationality so as not to fall into stupidity.  Nigeria is filled with religious people yet we are at the zenith and echelon of corruption,  every street […]Continue Reading

RELIGION

What You Should Fear More Than The Mark Of The Beast

THE AFRI GIST January 17, 2021 0

The coming of the Antichrist (the beast) alongside the mark of the beast is one thing that appears to be generating a lot of fear and tension among Christians and even some church leaders, that all sorts of theories were emerging from different quarters of the church, especially with respect to the outcome of the […]Continue Reading

RELIGION

Six Important Ways To Please God

THE AFRI GIST January 17, 2021 0

Here are Six ways to please God 1) By accepting Jesus Christ as your saviour. With Him you are free from condemnations, sins, and unrighteousness, and believing you will abide with God in Heaven 2) By acknowledging, accepting, seeking and longing for Jesus Christ the Son of God. 3) By receiving His spirit to guide […]Continue Reading

RELIGION SOCIETY

Stingy Men Association: What The Bible Says

THE AFRI GIST January 17, 2021 0

When Christians are stingy they usually never realize it. You can give and still be stingy. There are some people who give, but with a grudging heart. They think “Aww, do I really have too?” There are some people who offer things, but in their mind they hope the other person says no. We must […]Continue Reading

POLITICS RELIGION

2021: Crisis in Aso Rock will shake Nigeria, Niger Delta will clash with Fulani, Governor will die – Prophet Okikijesu

THE AFRI GIST January 17, 2021 0

Apostle Paul Okikijesu of the Christ Apostolic Miracle Ministry has claimed in a series of prophecies that God revealed to him there will be a serious crisis in Aso Rock. According to him, the said crisis will shake the entire nation and affect every soul in the country. He said there will be a great […]Continue Reading

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT RELIGION

Miracle Of The Quran’two Seas Between Them Is Barrier

THE AFRI GIST October 30, 2020 0

Question What is the explanation to the Quran verse where Allah states when salt water and sweet water go through each other and do not mix? All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. […]Continue Reading

RELIGION

Things You Didn’t Know About Islam And The Prophet Muhammad

THE AFRI GIST October 30, 2020 0

The recent rise of Islamophobia in the West is an unfortunate reminder that many misconceptions and stereotypes surround Islam, Muslims, and the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).  With 1.8 billion followers across the globe, Islam is an Abrahamic religion centered around the belief in God (Allah) and his prophets. Islam’s holy text, the Quran, […]Continue Reading

RELIGION

Insulting The Prophet: Freedom Of Expression Is Freedom FROM Insult, NOT To!

THE AFRI GIST October 30, 2020 0

Freedom of expression is freedom FROM insult, NOT freedom TO insult! Each faith community feels a deep-rooted emotional attachment to the symbols and personalities it reveres. Muslims are no different. The value system of Islam is underpinned by respect and reverence – reverence for the Almighty, for all the Messengers of the Almighty – including […]Continue Reading

RELIGION

Significance of Eid el-Kabir

THE AFRI GIST July 31, 2020 0

…It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Him but your piety (Q22: 36-37)The Eid el-Kabir is the great Festival. It is great because of the merger which it evolves between the profane and the sacred. This is a festival which predates Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W); it is a festival instituted by the Almighty […]Continue Reading

NEWS RELIGION

Female Priests Now Outnumber Male Ones In Sweden

THE AFRI GIST July 30, 2020 0

For the first time in historical past, Swedish female priests outnumber their male counterparts sixty years after they were first allowed to don the clerical collar, the Church of Sweden stated on Wednesday. Of the 3,060 priests at the moment serving in Sweden, 1,533 are female, or 50.1 percent, according to Cristina Grenholm, secretary for the […]Continue Reading

HISTORY NEWS RELIGION

Imams put on masks as Mombasa mosque reopens

THE AFRI GIST July 21, 2020 0

Muslims gathered within the Kenyan metropolis of Mombasa for Friday prayers for the first time since March when all locations of worship have been ordered to shut as a part of coronavirus restrictions. The authorities have now allowed them to reopen however provided that strict guidelines are adopted. At Arab Boys Mosque, no kids or […]Continue Reading

LIFESTYLE NEWS RELIGION

Christ Took Alcohol, Bible Allows Us To Buy Wine With Our Tithe – Omokri Blows Hot

THE AFRI GIST July 17, 2020 0

Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan has stirred controversy on social media after he argued that preaching towards alcohol was not biblical. The former presidential aide made the assertion on Friday on his Twitter page, including that it’s uniformed to say Christ turned water into non-alcoholic wine. According to Omokri, the Bible […]Continue Reading

RELIGION

Fight to ‘liberate Palestine’ from Israel is ‘Islamic duty’ ―Iran’s Khamenei

THE AFRI GIST May 22, 2020 0

Iran’s supreme leader said it was an “Islamic duty” to fight for the “liberation of Palestine” in a landmark speech Friday amid rising tensions with regional arch-enemy Israel. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lashed out at Western governments and their Arab “puppets” for supporting the Jewish state, in his first ever address marking Quds (Jerusalem) Day. The […]Continue Reading

RELIGION

Catholic Priest Shoots Water Gun Filled With Holy Water To Bless Church Goers

THE AFRI GIST May 18, 2020 0

Photos of a Catholic priest is fast going viral after he got creative, shooting a squirt gun filled with holy water to bless his church goers. The Catholic priest, Father Tim Pelc, from Detroit was photographed around Easter time last month standing outside his church and shooting the holy water through a mini squirt gun […]Continue Reading

RELIGION

Christians Carry Out Terrorist Attacks, But Turn Around To Blame Muslims – Islamic Council

THE AFRI GIST February 7, 2020 0

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has revealed that Christians are also involved in terrorist activities in Nigeria. It accused Christians of being responsible of some terrorist attacks attributed to Boko Haram and Islam in Nigeria. The council’s Director of Administration, Alhaji Yusuf Chinedozi Nwoha made the remark in reaction to the arrest […]Continue Reading

RELIGION

Commotion As Unknown Gunmen Abduct Another Priest In Enugu State

THE AFRI GIST November 18, 2019 0

The Enugu Police Command says it has commenced a massive manhunt of abductors of a Catholic Priest, Rev.-Fr. Theophilus Ndulue, TheCable reports. This was coming barely two weeks after Rev.-Fr Arinze Madu, Deputy Rector, Queen of the Apostle Spiritual Year Seminary, Imezi Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area, was released by his abductors. According to […]Continue Reading

POLITICS RELIGION

Women Ask Pope Francis For Voting Rights

THE AFRI GIST October 27, 2019 0

Catholic nuns taking part in a three-week Vatican assembly on the Amazon have urged Pope Francis to allow them to vote on the final document Saturday. A green light from Francis would be a historic first. The Vatican has not publicly responded to the request, but an expert said it would be unusual for voting […]Continue Reading

RELIGION

Pastor Caught Speaking In Tongues While Eating Woman’s Vagina

THE AFRI GIST October 18, 2019 0

Pastor Wilson while eating out the pussy A new video is currently trending on social media capturing the moment Pastor David E. Wilson was allegedly caught on live camera eating up a woman who is believed not to be his wife’s vagina. In the now-viral video, the popular Texas preacher was heard speaking in the […]Continue Reading

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Pope’s bodyguard resigns over leak scandal

THE AFRI GIST October 15, 2019 0

Pope Francis’ main bodyguard Domenico Giani, the Vatican’s security chief, resigned Monday over a leak to the media of details of a financial wrongdoing probe. Francis accepted Giani’s resignation while noting he “bears no personal responsibility” for the leak, the Vatican said. The Argentine pontiff was furious over the publication of an Continue Reading

RELIGION

Pope to elevate British convert Newman to sainthood

THE AFRI GIST October 13, 2019 0

Pope Francis (L) arrives to celebrate the Canonization Mass for English John Henry Newman, Italian Giuseppina Vannini, Indian Maria Teresa Chiramel Mankidiyan, Brazilian Dulce Lopes Pontes, and Swiss Margarita Bays on October 13, 2019 In Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican. Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP Pope Francis creates five new saints on Sunday, including Britain’s […]Continue Reading

RELIGION

Why Briton John Bradburne could become Zimbabwe’s first Catholic saint

THE AFRI GIST September 22, 2019 0

John Bradburne cared for people living with leprosy in then-Rhodesia, refusing to leave them as a civil war raged “You’re not safe here, John. You are going to be killed”. The bearded lay missionary with long, straggly hair stopped playing his flute for a moment and then shrugging off the thought, resumed. A few days […]Continue Reading