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RCCG Church in Kontagora Torched by Hoodlums for the Second Time: Calls for Justice Intensify
In the early hours of Saturday, August 10, 2024, unidentified hoodlums set ablaze the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Kontagora, Niger State. This is the second time in ten years that the church has been attacked.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Emir of Kontagora strongly condemned the act, urging swift government action to bring the culprits to justice. Despite the devastation, church members remain resolute, calling for respect for freedom of worship.
Pastor Samson Ogbebor, an assistant pastor at the church, recounted the distressing event, noting that the church had been a target of hostility for years. Despite attempts to rebuild, the church had faced continuous resistance, ultimately leading to this latest arson attack.
Elder John Aboje emphasized the community’s determination to uphold their faith and urged authorities to ensure freedom of worship in the region.
The Emir of Kontagora, Alhaji Muhammadu Barau Mu’azu II, also appealed to the state governor and security agencies to handle the incident with the seriousness it deserves, ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.
The matter has been reported to the Division ‘A’ Police station in Kontagora, and an investigation is underway.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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