Author: New Daily Prime

A church

By Clement Abayomi If you walk through almost any Nigerian city today, it is impossible to miss the presence of Pentecostal churches. Banners are displayed at bus stops and street corners; the sounds of prayers and evangelism blare from speakers as you pass. Billboards announcing miracle programmes and church events are everywhere. Undoubtedly, Pentecostal churches have multiplied so much that they now form a visible and powerful part of Nigerian life. This rise did not happen overnight. It is the result of many historical, cultural, and social factors that have shaped religion in Nigeria over the last century. This article…

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ADC

By Ismaeel Aleem The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a stern directive to its members, urging those with affiliations to other political parties to resign immediately in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, during a press briefing in Abuja yesterday following a high-profile caucus meeting attended by key party leaders. Abdullahi clarified that while the caucus had issued a final order for members to relinquish memberships in other parties, no specific deadline was set. The meeting, which included prominent figures such as National Chairman David Mark, former…

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By Ismaeel Aleem A prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Abraham Ajiya, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal crises and a lack of democratic practices within the opposition party. Ajiya, a former candidate in the contentious North Central Vice-Chairmanship election, announced his resignation from the PDP during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. He stated that his decision followed extensive consultations and a desire to join a platform better suited to serving the FCT’s residents. “Many may ask reasons for the decision, but you and…

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