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The Nigerian government has been alerted of a plot by some elements of the Ukrainian government to frame a Nigerian pastor in Kiev, Ukraine, Mr. Sunday Adelaja, for alleged fraud and treason. (AllAfrica)

"The Africa Cup for soccer is an opportunity to strengthen dialogue between people of different cultures, to increase esteem and respect for each other and build a friendship that goes beyond all barriers of race, culture or politics." The Bishops of Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have said in a pastoral statement as reported by Agenzia Fides. (AllAfrica)

As the Muslim community in Benue State joined their counterparts across the world to celebrate the Eid el Kabir festival, Governor Gabriel Suswam has urged them to use the occasion for sober reflection on the state of the nation and pray for its unity and progress. (AllAfrica)

Following the disclosure that President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua is suffering from acute pericarditis, an Abuja based group, the Patriotic League (PL) has called on all Nigerians to pray for his quick recovery saying what the president needs now is prayers and cooperation. (AllAfrica)

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), have congratulated the Muslim Ummah on a successful celebration of Eid el-Kabir. (AllAfrica)

Chief Ngozi Chukwuka Ibeaha is a leading industrialist from Achi, Orji River Local Government Area of Enugu State. He is the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Eugene Rose Industries Limited based in Lagos. His company operates, amongst numerous other ventures, an ultra modern bottle water plant (De-Rose Waters) at Ibah, Lagos State with a workforce of over 500 Nigerians. The enigma popularly called Onwa Achi spoke on current issues in the country. (AllAfrica)

Kenyans should ensure the current constitution-making exercise is not politicised the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has said. (AllAfrica)

Renowned Catholic theologian and missionary Fr. Cecil McGarry S.J. from the Eastern Province of the Society of Jesus who died on November 24 following a long illness will be buried on Saturday November 28, at the Jesuit Cemetery of Pedro Arrupe Jesuit Community, Langata in Nairobi, Kenya. (AllAfrica)

The Pope's call to Anglicans to join the Catholic faith has been met with mixed reactions and shaken the already questionable future of the Anglican Communion. (AllAfrica)

The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM) worldwide, Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya has revealed the "secret" behind the fire prayer pattern of the church, saying God has a covenant of deliverance with the MFM. (AllAfrica)

The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (PCN) has taken a look at the state of the nation and declared that Nigerians were now living in apparent hopelessness. It blamed this on the economic and socio-political situation in the country in which the major social structures are in the throes of death. (AllAfrica)

Contributing to the November 22 Sunday Monitor letters, one Elias Biryabarema wondered why child sacrifice seemed common in Uganda's Buganda region, which according to official statistics was the most economically prosperous region in Uganda, and where people are supposed to be rational and scientific in their approach to life. Why were the same people so obsessed with superstition, witchcraft and the occult? (AllAfrica)

'Tuhafeni' meaning "let's rejoice" is the title of the Losted Son's debut album. (AllAfrica)

The Borno State governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and his Adamawa State counterpart, Admiral Murtala Nyako, have called on Muslims all over the world to live in peace with one another.Governor Sheriff made the call in his Sallah message signed by the Director Press Government House, Maiduguri, Zannah Usman Chiroma. (AllAfrica)

"This platform will not only provide our youth with the much-needed international exposure, but also serves as a platform for education, learning and networking. (AllAfrica)

MUSLIM leaders in the country yesterday criticised the practice of human sacrifice and urged Muslims to slaughter animals to cleanse the country. (AllAfrica)

The Mufti, head of the Islamic community in Rwanda, Sheikh Saleh Habimana, has said that the differences between the origin of Muslims and Christians should not form a basis to cause havoc between the two religions. (AllAfrica)

The Angolan MP, Eufrazina Teodoro Paiva, Friday in Luanda, appealed to religious leaders to actively participate in the process of elaboration of the new Constitution, particularly in aspects concerning the freedom of consciousness, religion and worship. (AllAfrica)

Gone are the days when the message of Jesus' salvation could not be heard in the workplace. We are living in an era where more and more fellowships are emerging in workplaces. (AllAfrica)

Tens of thousands of people have on Friday gathered to pray and celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Adha across the major towns in Somalia's Puntland state. (AllAfrica)

The Tanzania Assemblies of God (TAG) Church building at Ilala parish near the Uhuru round about in Kariakoo, is reportedly sold to Arab investors, The Citizen has learnt. (AllAfrica)

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Maurice Iwu, has advocated the inclusion of voters' education in Sunday school lessons delivered in churches all over Nigeria. (AllAfrica)

The biggest gospel musical concert in the world 'The Experience', an Interdenominational gospel concert that features some of the best known musical talents in the world is around the corner and everybody is already catching the frenzy. The date for this year's event is December 4th, 2009. (AllAfrica)

Is it right or wrong to let one's only son to take oath of celibacy ie to become a Catholic priest? This is the question that our roving correspondent Bridget Amaraegbu seeks responses from individuals this week. While some people think priests should be allowed to marry and have children, some are of the opinion that since they are not married, they have no right to counsel married people. The question they ask is, what does an unmarried priest know about relationship, when he is not married? (AllAfrica)

REVEREND Tunde Bolanta is the General Overseer of Restoration Bible Church and Ministries based in Kaduna. He is also the president of Mercy Home Orphanage, Maternity and Vocation Centre which is an arm of the ministry. (AllAfrica)

IT was jubilation galore in Awka Diocese, Anambra state yesterday, when the foundation stone of the Church of Pentecost , Awka was laid by Archbishop Maxwell Anikwenwa , Dean, Church of Nigeria , Archbishop of Province on the Niger and Bishop of Awka Performing the ceremony of the new church located near Government House Awka, Archbishop Anikwenwa directed immediate commencement of service there. He however reminded that the two churches -Church of the Holy Spirit and Church of Pentecost exists differently. (AllAfrica)

Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers state has announced a 20 per cent increase in the number of muslim pilgrims from the state that would perform the hajj from next year. (AllAfrica)

It was celebration galore at the Cathedral of Methodist Church Nigeria, Lagos West, Palm Avenue, Mushin, Lagos as the Bishop; Lagos West Diocese of the church, Rt. Rev. Ayo Isaac Olawuyi, celebrated his 50th birthday anniversary. (AllAfrica)

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, has called on the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) to look into the possibility of reducing the number of days pilgrims spend in Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage. (AllAfrica)

Muslims across the world yesterday celebrated the Eid-El-Kabir festival (festival of sacrifice) which was marked by the slaughtering of rams in emulation of the act started by the Prophet Ibrahim. (AllAfrica)

ABRAHAM, as it is universally accepted, is the symbol of faith for both Muslims and Christians. He is a common denominator and should be a unifying factor. His significance to both Islam and Christianity can never be down-played. (AllAfrica)

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