http://www.webremixed.info/ Aggregation of tags: religion Webremixer http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190815.html Five hundred and three contingents from Benue State would perform this year's holy pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:20:01 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190815.html 2008-11-19T16:20:01Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190804.html The airlift of Nigerian Christians for this year's pilgrimage to the holy land is to commence from the first week of December 2008. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:19:43 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190804.html 2008-11-19T16:19:43Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190646.html Worried by the level of moral decadence among students in public schools, a Muslim leader, Sheik Ahmad Abdul Rahman has advocated the immediate return of schools to their original owners, the missionaries, for the proper upbringing of children. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:08:44 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190646.html 2008-11-19T14:08:44Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190612.html US-BASED asset manager SEI is targeting Muslim and other investors wanting to increase their offshore exposure with a range of sharia-compliant investment funds. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:41:01 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190612.html 2008-11-19T13:41:01Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190557.html Barring any hitch, Kaduna state pilgrims will be airlifted tomorrow as all officials of the state Pilgrims' welfare board are expected to arrive the Mando Hajj camp to-day, the board's Public Relations Officer, Malam Ishaq Ibrahim Ja'e said yesterday. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:51:29 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190557.html 2008-11-19T12:51:29Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190497.html Former Director of Kaduna State Muslims Pilgrims' Welfare Board, Alhaji Nuhu Mohammed Zakari has been arrested for allegedly collecting N445, 000 from 70 year old Malam Usman Yusuf, an intending pilgrim and not remitting it to the board's coffers, the state police command said yesterday. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:04:00 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190497.html 2008-11-19T12:04:00Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190494.html Nigerian Christian preachers have been urged to preach true Christianity in order to overcome the various developmental challenges facing the nation rather than exposing their congregations to the pretext of seeking prosperity and breakthroughs. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:03:55 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190494.html 2008-11-19T12:03:55Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190141.html Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ojo Maduekwe, on Sunday advised clergymen in the country to desist from seeking government's patronage for church projects. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:28:17 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190141.html 2008-11-19T09:28:17Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190087.html From: Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2007/2008. By the Catholic pastoral charity, Aid to the Church in Need Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:38:00 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190087.html 2008-11-19T07:38:00Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190086.html Full text of a statement issued last Thursday by the Permanent Commission of the National Episcopal Conference of the Congo on the situation of the war-torn country. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:37:59 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190086.html 2008-11-19T07:37:59Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190085.html MUSLIMS opposed to Mufti Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubajje are planning to appoint their own Mufti. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:28:23 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190085.html 2008-11-19T07:28:23Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190060.html The Reproductive Health Uganda has been urged to sensitise religious sects opposed to family planning. Bushenyi district chairman Longino Ndyanabo said some religions had to change their attitude towards family planning. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:16:54 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190060.html 2008-11-19T07:16:54Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190050.html Artiste Charity Twesigye is known to have a passion for local Gospel music and always supports upcoming Gospel artistes financially. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:12:16 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190050.html 2008-11-19T07:12:16Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190028.html PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has mourned the late Bishop Emeritus of Kampala Diocese, Lucas Gonahasa, saying his death was a great loss to the church and the country. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:26:46 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190028.html 2008-11-19T06:26:46Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811181203.html Director of mission direct told Concord Times that his organization was constructing a new home at the city of rest in Grafton to accommodate 70 more people. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:55:13 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811181203.html 2008-11-18T22:55:13Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811181192.html The Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has condemned mob violence in which eleven youths suspected to have been terrorising the residents of Tiwi village in Kwale District were lynched last week. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:33:17 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811181192.html 2008-11-18T22:33:17Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811181191.html Over six thousand young people from different countries are expected in Nairobi next week for a five-day event organised by the Taizé brothers community of France. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:33:17 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811181191.html 2008-11-18T22:33:17Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811181190.html The Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed in 2005 to end the civil war in Sudan is losing momentum because of slow implementation, the Sudanese bishops have said. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:33:16 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811181190.html 2008-11-18T22:33:16Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811181189.html Leaders of world church movements have criticised the Southern African Development Community (SADC) for failing to effectively address the crisis in Zimbabwe. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:33:15 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811181189.html 2008-11-18T22:33:15Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811181188.html A silent genocide is taking place in the east and northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Catholic bishops say. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:33:09 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811181188.html 2008-11-18T22:33:09Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811181043.html The National Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) yesterday entered into an agreement with an Israeli airliner for the airlift of the country's Christian pilgrims. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:54:03 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811181043.html 2008-11-18T17:54:03Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180950.html The federal government has called on the media to promote peace and understanding among all faiths to prevent defamation of religious and cultural values. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:57:19 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180950.html 2008-11-18T16:57:19Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180897.html Governor Mamuda Aliyu Shinkafi of Zamfara State has given 400 Saudi Riyals as gesture for each of the state's 6,074 pilgrims as a measure to cushion their needs while in the holy land just as he warned them against violating the laws of the land while. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:19:03 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180897.html 2008-11-18T16:19:03Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180830.html Barely four days after the commencement of airlifting in other designated centres across the federation, the Kano zone has also joined in with airlift of 501 intending pilgrims from Jigawa state through the Malam Aminu Kano International Airpor (MAKIA) by the Kabo Air to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia yesterday afternoon. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:28:55 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180830.html 2008-11-18T15:28:55Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180826.html The 2008 national Amirul Hajj who is also the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Oladimeji Bankole, was in Maidurguri the Borno state capital to assess the preparedness of the state for a successful Hajj this year. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:28:46 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180826.html 2008-11-18T15:28:46Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180819.html The Akwa Ibom Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board said it had screened a total of 1,400 intending Christian pilgrims from the state for this year's pilgrimage. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:28:24 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180819.html 2008-11-18T15:28:24Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180802.html Nigerian Christian doctors and health professionals have stressed the need to boost healthcare services in West African countries. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:49:14 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180802.html 2008-11-18T14:49:14Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180797.html Governor Fashola, who spoke at the closing ceremonies of the 53rd Annual National Convention of the Four Square Gospel Church in Ajebo, Ogun State said allowing hope to die means allowing every other thing about the nation to die. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:49:11 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180797.html 2008-11-18T14:49:11Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180713.html A CATHOLIC Archbishop of Lagos, Anthony Cardinal Okogie has reiterated call on governments to halt the sale of pornographic materials in the country. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:01:57 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180713.html 2008-11-18T13:01:57Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180641.html The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has stated that initial delay from the onset of airlift for pilgrimage is normal. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:21:12 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180641.html 2008-11-18T12:21:12Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180640.html Owing to the hiccups being encountered in this year's hajj airlift to the Holy Land, a prominent businessman in Katsina State, Alhaji Dahiru Mangal has brought into the country, three aircraft to ease the dificulty. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:21:10 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180640.html 2008-11-18T12:21:10Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180636.html SS Peter and Paul Catholic Parish, Nyanya, yesterday celebrated its 2008 Harvest Thanksgiving and Bazaar at the Church's premises at Nyanya, Abuja. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:21:03 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180636.html 2008-11-18T12:21:03Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180452.html About 1,250 out of the 3,080 intending pilgrims from Borno and Yobe States were yesterday airlifted to Saudi Arabia from the Maiduguri international airport. The pilgrims were airlifted in three trips by Air Niamey and IRS Airline, the carriers contracted for the exercise. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:42 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180452.html 2008-11-18T11:00:42Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180451.html The Federal government has approved two carriers for this year's christian pilgrimage, the chairman of Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Archbishop Nicolas Okoh said yesterday. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:41 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180451.html 2008-11-18T11:00:41Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180450.html The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Alhaji Idi Faruk, has stressed the need for all Nigerian pilgrims on this year's hajj to wear a common uniform instead of the usual practice where every state provides a different uniform for its pilgrims. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:38 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180450.html 2008-11-18T11:00:38Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180423.html Five hundred pilgrims from Kano State were yesterday airlifted to Saudi Arabia from the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) by Kabo Air for this year's hajj. The pilgrims were drawn from four local governments of Wudil, Bichi, Bebeji and Garun-Malam. Some officials of medical and Islamic preachers' teams were also among those airlifted. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:57:39 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180423.html 2008-11-18T10:57:39Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180218.html Some Anglicans in Gaborone are planning to approach the Minister of Labour and Home Affair, Peter Siele, to resolve the dispute that is rocking the church. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:27:23 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180218.html 2008-11-18T09:27:23Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180182.html It is two years since Muhammad Saad Abubakar stepped in to the exalted Sultan's seat occasioned by the tragic death of his predecessor. It is too soon to roll out the drums for any celebration as there will be time enough for that in the years to come in sha Allah. In this short period however certain qualities have emerged in the manner he comports himself, chief among which are humility, simplicity, grace and charm with which he has imbued every circumstance and assignment he has undertaken. This cannot but be so, seeing that he is following in a long tradition of power exercised in a measured, subdued and polished manner but nonetheless effective. For one with a background in the military, this is no mean feat, showing how easily he has settled in to the Sultan's role. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:45:16 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180182.html 2008-11-18T08:45:16Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180115.html The Federal Government has approved Travel Aviation and Tourism (TAT), and Jupiter airline to airlift over 20,000 intended Christian Pilgrims to the holy land, in the first week of next month. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:01:19 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180115.html 2008-11-18T08:01:19Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180114.html Immediate past Vice President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Bishop Mike Okonkwo and Lagos Diocesan Director of Social Communications, Rev. Monsignor Gabriel Osu weekend charged the new governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to fulfill all his campaign promises to the people of the state to justify the overwhelming show of solidarity by millions of Nigerians at his victory. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:01:18 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180114.html 2008-11-18T08:01:18Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180008.html Pentecostal Christians Sunday in Kigali took to the streets protesting against the November 9 arrest of the Director of State Protocol, Rose Kabuye, in Germany. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:06:49 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811180008.html 2008-11-18T06:06:49Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811171419.html No fewer than 21,000 Muslims have been airlifted to Saudi Arabia in the on-going airlift of pilgrims which began early in the month. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:41:39 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811171419.html 2008-11-17T22:41:39Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811171408.html Impressed with the availability of facilities and theorganisation of this year's hajj operations. Speaker, House of Representatives and National Amirul-Hajj, Hon.Dimeji Bankole, has declared Kaduna State the best in terms of readiness of facilities and organisation of its Hajj transit camp. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:41:31 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811171408.html 2008-11-17T22:41:31Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811171403.html HELL was let loose yesterday as irate youths in Ile Oluji area of Ondo State threw explosives inside the St. Peters Anglican Church to protest the appointment of a new Bishop for the newly established Diocese in the town. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:48:36 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811171403.html 2008-11-17T21:48:36Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811171376.html About of 430 intending Muslim pilgrims from Ondo and Kwara States have so far been airlifted to Saudi Arabia from Ilorin International Airport, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:20:42 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811171376.html 2008-11-17T21:20:42Z http://allafrica.com/stories/200811171206.html An intending female pilgrim from Jigawa State was reported dead after collapsing during a screening exercise at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), a few hours to their flight to Saudi Arabia. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:47:34 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/200811171206.html 2008-11-17T14:47:34Z