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Edo Speaker Charges Christians To Embrace Unity As Edo OAIC Inaugurates New Exco

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October 30, 2021

Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun has advised Christians across Nigeria to shun discrimination amongst various denominations and embrace unity.

The Speaker made this call in a goodwill message at the inauguration ceremony of Executive of Organization of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), Edo state chapter, held in Benin city Edo state.

He noted that while discriminatory behaviour is common in churches, it is against the gospel of unity which Jesus Christ stood for, stressing that it’s therefore imperative for Christians to avoid the idea of denominational segregation.

Onobun who described the opportunity to grace the occasion as a rare privilege, congratulated the Exco elected

He urged them to be faithful in all their dealings.

Similarly, Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Delta state chapter, Senior Apostle Sylvanus Okorotie who had

Earlier, in his lecture titled; Ecumenism: A Tool for Cooperate Prayer, chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Delta state chapter, Senior Apostle Sylvanus Okorotie said Christians who belong to different Christian denominations must work together to develop closer relationships among their churches and promote unity.

Apostle Okorotie buttressed the need for christians to tow the path of righteousness as well as unite in cooperate prayers to seek God’s intervention in tackling insecurity and unrest bedeviling the country in recent times.

He enjoined the new exco to imbibe the spirit of humility and selflessness and to work harmoniously to uplift the organisation as a body and christendom as a whole.

The chairman, South-South zone, His Grace, Arch. Dr. Ege Israel Eniyekenimi (JP), while
inaugurating the committee, charged the new Chairman to be good servant-leader.

He advised him to create a good working relationship with his executive members.

In his acceptance speech, the chairman, Apostle Omoike appreciated the body for the successful conduct of credible elections and thanked member churches for imposing confidence on him.

He promised to continue to promote the ideals of peace, unity, love and Godly living, noting that his re-election was an opportunity and a call to greater service.

The event was graced with dignitaries including, representatives of the Chief Judge of Edo state, Hon. Justice P. Akhikhiero and Hon. Justice V.O.A. Oviawe, a representative of the Deputy Governor of Edo state, Mrs. Faith Irabor, Edo state CAN Secretary amongst others.

The Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) is the representative body that brings together African Independent and Instituted Churches (AICs).

It has over 200 denominations under its umbrella. It is also Bloc of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

The newly inaugurated Exco of OAIC Edo State chapter is chaired by, Apostle I.U Omoike. Others include; Special Apostle F.I. Ehioba, Special Evangelist Omah O as state first and second vice chairman respectively.

Other members are Special Apostle Pro. J. Olorinmaiye, Senior Apostle Vincent Aigbedion, Prophetess Clara O. Taiwo(JP), Most Superior Evangelist S.O. Omorogieva, Apostle Kola Ajibola, Pastor Ifeanyi Igwurube, Most Senior Apostle Tunde Arakameh, Most Senior Apostle Dr. R.E. Omoro and Barrister Eric Evwierhoma.

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12 Die, 30 Missing In Peru Landslide

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December 1, 2025

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At least 12 people, including three children, died in a landslide at a river port in central Peru on Monday, and 30 were reported missing, officials said.

The landslide submerged a boat with about 50 passengers on board, and another with none, as they were docked at the port of Iparia in the Amazon jungle region of Ucayali, according to a police report cited by the Andina news agency.

Six people were injured, it added, and a search and rescue operation was underway at the start of the Peruvian rainy season.

Without giving a toll, Peru’s COEN national emergency operations centre said on X that tragedy struck at dawn due to “erosion” of the bank of the Ucayali river.

It said the navy has been called in to help.

AFP

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Nigeria Grants Asylum To Guinea-Bissau Opposition Candidate

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December 1, 2025

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The Nigerian embassy in Guinea-Bissau has granted asylum to Fernando Dias da Costa, the country’s opposition presidential candidate, following alleged threats to his life after last week’s military coup, The Cable Reports.

The coup was announced by military officers on Wednesday, just days after Guinea-Bissau’s presidential election in which both incumbent President Umaro Embaló and his main challenger, da Costa, claimed victory before official results were released.

Nigeria condemned the takeover and urged an immediate return to constitutional order.

In a letter to the President of the Economic Community of West African States Commission, Omar Touray, dated November 30, the Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, said President Bola Tinubu had approved asylum and protection for da Costa inside the Nigerian embassy in Bissau.

Tuggar wrote that the decision was made “in response to threats made against da Costa’s life.”

“In this regard, it would be appreciated if you would kindly mandate the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau to provide him protection and security while in the premises of the Nigerian embassy,” the letter stated.

The foreign affairs minister’s Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, confirmed the letter’s authenticity to The Cable on Monday.

He said, “The decision of the Federal Government of Nigeria to grant asylum and provide protection to Fernando Dia Da Costa falls squarely within Nigeria’s sovereign responsibility and longstanding commitment to regional peace, stability, and democratic governance.”

He added that Nigeria acted “in the broader interest of de-escalation,” saying the government had exercised its discretion “to prevent further deterioration of tensions and to promote social cohesion in Guinea-Bissau and the wider West African sub-region.”

According to Abdulkadir, the intervention aligns with ECOWAS principles and reflects Nigeria’s role as a stabilising force in West Africa.

Following the coup, ECOWAS held an emergency virtual summit of heads of state and subsequently suspended Guinea-Bissau from the regional bloc until constitutional order is restored.

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Trump To Attend FIFA World Cup Finals Draw On Friday

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December 1, 2025

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The White House on Monday confirmed US President Donald Trump would attend the draw for the FIFA World Cup finals in Washington later this week.

The United States will co-host the 2026 tournament alongside Canada and Mexico.

“On Friday, President Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup final draw at the Kennedy Centre,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.

Trump has made the World Cup a centrepiece event of both his second presidency and the 250th anniversary of US independence next year.

But the giant sporting extravaganza has not escaped the political turmoil caused by Trump’s hardline stance on a host of issues.

Trump, a Republican, has raised the possibility of moving games from some US host cities amid a crackdown on what he says is crime and illegal migration in some Democratic-run areas.

AFP