By Agba Jalingo One of my younger friends who was with me yesterday at home, asked a question about tattoos. He wears tattoos and he is a church instrumentalist. He is smart and very good with multiple instruments. He said he is always uncomfortable about the remarks he gets about his tattoos in Church and…
Kingmakers and traditional chiefs in the Ife North Local Government area of Osun State have pledged not to consult Ifa oracles or deities when choosing the new Olumoro of Moro, as the selection process is about to begin. Newsmen at the palace on Wednesday were informed by the Moro council of chiefs and Kingmakers, headed…
Palm Sunday is the day that we remember Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, where He was welcomed like a king. It’s also the first day of Holy Week—the week of events leading up to Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice. Today, Holy Week is a powerful reminder that God’s work is not done. Hope is coming. From Palm…
By Our Reporter A residential building housing the pastor of Methodist Church of Nigeria, Ikot Omin, Eno Abasi Circuit Diocese, 8 Miles, Calabar, Cross River State, worth N35 million has been destroyed by a telecom mast. CONVERSEER learned that the telecom mast belonging to Ekondo Microfinance Bank, collapsed on the Minister in-charge, Rev. Evans Uwaoma…
By Christie Asakem The following verses are from the English Standard Version (ESV) Bible and the New International Version (NIV). 1). John 16:33 “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” 2). Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed,…
By Christie Asakem A true Christian simply put, is anyone who follows the teachings of Christ. This is according to Webster, Cambridge, Oxford, and Collins dictionaries and also Wikipedia. The word ‘Christian’, actually emanated from the world. They were the ones that first called the disciples of Christ, Christians, hence they should know a thing…
By Frank Ulom Archbishop (Emeritus) Joseph Edrah Ukpo has died at 85 years of age. CONVERSEER learned that Ukpo died on Wednesday morning 1 March 2023, in Calabar, Cross River State capital. Reports say he died after a brief illness. Ukpo, who served as the Bishop of Ogoja Diocese before being elevated to Archbishop of…
