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Lagos State Safety Commission Takes Action, Warns Nightclubs Against Overcrowding 

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Overcrowding Could Lead to Safety Risks Lagos State Safety Commission has Started Inspections to Enforce Compliance Government Taking Non-compliance to Overcrowding Serious The Lagos State Safety Commission has recently expressed concerns over a growing trend of overcrowding in numerous clubs and lounges across the city. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Director-General/CEO Lanre Mojola stressed … Read more

‘Help The Government’ — Forum Asks Churches To Provide Food, Affordable Education, Others

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Eko Hot Blog reports that a forum known as Christian Experts has called on churches to help the government address various challenges, including hunger, poverty, insecurity, and inadequate access to quality and affordable education. The forum, which expressed their concerns about the hardship in Nigeria, made the call after their meeting held recently in Lagos … Read more

Many Feared Dead, Houses, Churches, Mosques Burnt In Fresh Plateau Crisis

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Plateau Crisis

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a recent upheaval in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State has resulted in loss of lives. Disturbingly, numerous residences, along with churches and mosques, were set ablaze during the turmoil. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: FG Gives Fresh Update On ‘Soon-To-Take-Off’ Student Loan Scheme FG: New Minimum Wage Committee To … Read more

PHOTOS: Lagos Govt Seals Churches, Mosque, Others

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), has sealed various religious centres, hotels, a nightclub, and a supermarket. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the development in a statement on Thursday. The sealing of the centres and establishments came amid the … Read more

“Blackmail” — Obi Campaign, CAN Debunk Rumours Of N2bn Mobilisation Fee

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A petition claiming that Peter Obi’s presidential campaign gave N2 billion mobilisation fee to CAN recently circulated on social media. The campaign described claims in the petition as “blackmail stuff” and denied its candidate gave out any money to mobilise people to vote for him. The Christian body also denied that it was unaware of … Read more

5 Nigerian Churches That Do Not Celebrate Christmas

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The below are five (5) Nigerian churches that do not celebrate Christmas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. However, some churches in Nigeria still fault the celebration of Chrismas on December 25, claiming it’s “unscriptural and … Read more

CAN Directs Lagos Churches To Close Cross-over Services 11pm

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Churches in Lagos State have been instructed to close their cross-over services by 11 pm on December 31, 2020. The Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria gave this directive in a statement signed by the Lagos State CAN chairman, Bishop Steven Adegbite. Eko Hot Blog recalled that the Lagos State Government had … Read more

COVID-19 Second Wave: Sanwo-Olu Warns Churches Over Crossover Services

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As churches prepare to hold Crossover Services come December 31, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, urged residents to respect the 12am to 4am curfew imposed by the Federal Government. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this while responding to questions from journalists at the State House in Marina, Lagos on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Crossover Service in … Read more

COVID-19: Ekiti State Suspends Plan To Reopen Churches, Mosques

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The Ekiti State Government has suspended its plan of reopening religious centres scheduled for July 17. Recall that Governor Kayode Fayemi had on July 1, announced the reopening of mosques and churches, which had been shut since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. They were asked to open once a week on Friday for Muslims … Read more

COVID-19 In Nigeria: Religious Centres To Remain Closed In Lagos

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The Lagos State Government has announced that Churches and Mosques in the state will remain closed. The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, made this known on Tuesday that Lagos being the epicentre of the COVID-19 in Nigeria would only reopen worship centres until there is a “clear coast for the state to do … Read more

Bishop Oyedepo Blows Hot Over Pastors Who Want Churches To Remain Closed

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Presiding Bishop, Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has reacted to pastors angry at him for saying churches should be re-opened. Presiding Bishop, Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo said pastors who still want churches to remain close are agents of the devil. “But they are too diplomatic than spiritual, so they just … Read more

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ban On Religious Gatherings Lifted

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The Katsina State government has approved the relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown for religious gatherings in the State. Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has instructed that Muslim faithfuls are allowed to observe Friday congregational prayers in the State henceforth. He made this known in a statement signed by Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa the Secretary to … Read more

CAN Insist On Churches To Remain Closed

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has insisted churches should remain closed despite mounting pressure in many quarters for their re-opening. The Nation reports churches and other religious centres were closed by the Federal Government to contain the spread of COVID-19. But there had been pressures from many church leaders and members for the reopening … Read more

COVID-19: Trump Calls For Churches, Mosques To Re-Open

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President Donald Trump on Friday demanded that US state governors allow places of worship to reopen immediately, as the country moves gradually towards a lifting of COVID-19 lockdown measures. “Today I am identifying houses of worship churches, synagogues and mosques  as essential places that provide essential services,” Trump told a news conference at the White … Read more

COVID-19: PTF Gives Condition To Reopen Schools, Churches, Mosques, Others

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The Presidential Task Force (PTF) has given condition to reopen schools, churches and mosques amid COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has explained that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s “Next Level” administration’s decision to extend the eased lockdown for another two weeks is to try … Read more

Religious Centres Will Not Remain The Same After COVID-19 Says Pst. Sam Adeyemi

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Religious centres will not remain the same again after COVID-19 pandemic. Pastor Sam Adeyemi of the Daystar Christian Centre revealed during an interview with BBC Yoruba on Tuesday. He further stated that churches with huge members may see a smaller congregation, as most people will now prefer to stream services from home. READ ALSO: West … Read more

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