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We can’t re-open churches, mosques in Lagos now – Lagos State Govt

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Interestingly, the Lagos State Government on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of opening churches and mosques across the state now.

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The Federal Government had on Monday lifted the ban on mosques and churches in the country based on guidelines and protocols agreed with state governments.

But the state government on Tuesday said opening churches and mosques might not occur now due to the peculiar nature of Lagos State.

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Prince Anofiu Elegushi, Commissioner for Home Affairs, while fielding questions from newsmen at a Ministerial briefing said the possibility of reopening churches and mosques in the state had been ruled out.

“Even before the pronouncement by Federal Government, we have been having meeting with the religious leaders, we even have one with Safety Commission, looking at the possibility of reopening of religious houses.

‘’We also had one with the leaders of the two faith and I want to tell you categorically that at that meeting, possibility of reopening religious houses was ruled out totally.

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‘’They claimed that they cannot take such responsibility of ensuring that only 20 or 50 people are praying behind them. Like an Imam said, he doesn’t know what is going on at the back immediately he is leading a prayer. He said if more than 20 or 50 people are staying at his back he was not going to take responsibility for their presence.

‘’So in the meeting, we ruled out in totality the issue of reopening the religious houses until we have a clear coast for us to do so. The Federal Government mentioned it, but it never ruled out the state in achieving that pronouncement, so all states will have to look at possibility of doing so in their respective states.” Elegushi said.

He added: “We all know Lagos is still having more figures. So definitely, that will speak to our decision. But the governor of the state will come out with further directives. We will call the two faith together and discuss the pronouncement and I can assure you that they themselves will tell us not to do it.”
Elegushi also said the government had started the process of automating the processing of money lending licenses, revealing that since the commencement of the process few months ago, it had received 207 applications out of which approvals was granted for 184 applicants.

He explained that the decision to automate the process of money lending licenses in the State was to ensure a hitch-free renewal and fresh applications by prospective applicants.

Elegushi reported that only one application had so far been declined by the Ministry while 22 applications were currently being reviewed, stressing that the initiative would henceforth guarantee easy access to loan opportunities to residents of the State and ultimately provide employment for the youths.

According to him, “the initiative is cost effective for grassroots financing and the requirements are simple and straightforward. The forms are available and the processes are very friendly. In addition, the automation of the money lending processes would help address several issues of trust that had overtime bedeviled the practitioners.”

Elegushi described the various Money Lenders across the State as the mini-micro economic stimulants that created jobs, generate wealth, alleviate poverty and widens the tax net, thereby increasing the socio-economic status of the State through the provision of enabling environment for small scale business and entrepreneurship.

He recalled that prior to the automation of the money lending processes; the Ministry had earlier held Stakeholders’ Forum on the need to examine the laws guiding the activities of money lenders in the State in order to make members of the public repose more confidence in the practitioners.

The commissioner reiterated the support of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in creating an enabling environment for easy loan accessibility to the citizens with emphasis on pragmatic strategies for achieving positive and cost effective results in grassroots financing which will invariably help in achieving the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda in which ‘Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy’ can become a reality.

While saying that money lender practitioners constituted key players in small and medium enterprises and are promoters of economic growth and prosperity of the State, the Commissioner expressed the hope that other practitioners in the business of money lending would key into the initiative by the government.

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Grace Nation PHDS: To Every Battle there is a Spirit Behind It – Dr Chris Okafor

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Grace Nation PHDS: To Every Battle there is a Spirit Behind It – Dr Chris Okafor

.. Grace Nation International Visitors Impartation conference recorded huge testimonies

 

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The major Problem of a Man is caused by the unclean spirit leaving within his household, because whenever a man is in bondage a spirit is behind it.

Grace Nation PHDS: To Every Battle there is a Spirit Behind It - Dr Chris Okafor

 

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This and more are the foundation raised at the Grace Nation international midweek Prophecy, Healings, Deliverance and Solution service PHDS held at the International Headquarters of the church in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria.

In the sermon delivered by the Lead Pastor, Grace Nation world-wide Popularly known as the Generational Prophet Dr Chris Okafor with title “Breaking Demonic Yoke” said for someone to Break out of demonic yoke, there are some unclean Spirit that has to be dealt with.

The Popular Lagos Televangelist also remarked that though God has given and empowers his children to deals with unclean spirit and cast them away stated further that you must also leave a life full of clean hand and commitment to the things of God to be empowered by God to break demonic yokes.

The Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor remarked that when you work for God, he in return work in your Favour, When you leave a life of Purity, serve your God in truth and in Spirit, be a soul winner, then God will empower you with what it takes to break yoke, cast out demons, No matter how it comes with God’s empowerment , yea shall overcome and every hidden spirit behind any kind of Bondage shall be broken, because the spirit of God is responsible to bring Liberty and you will Be free indeed, To Every Negative things that happen , satan has a hand in it says the Generational Prophet of God.

Meanwhile the Annual International Visitors Impartation conference has recorded very huge testimonies from Participants at the one week long conference.

The Conference recorded over 2000 participants who came across the Globe at the International Headquarters of Grace Nation world-wide in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria.

A Participant who will not want her name mentioned who came from United state of America said the battles that has leaved with her for over 2 decades disappears within few seconds after God servant lay hand on her just like that, Another participants said Dr Chris Okafor teachings open her eyes to how to go about the battles she is confronting saying the eyes opener has helped her wins her battles, while another participants said what he has been looking for , since over 7years God uses his servant to hand it over to him. Lots and lots of testimonies at the ongoing international Visitors Impartation conference, the program will come to end on Sunday 28th April 2024 with a special thanksgiving service at same Venue by 7am-11am.

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Prophet Fasola launches inspirational book, ‘Knowing Your Position in Christ’ on Amazon

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Prophet Fasola launches inspirational book, ‘Knowing Your Position in Christ’ on Amazon

 

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Upwardly mobile Evangelist, Prophet Idowu Fasola, otherwise known as Broda Woli has launched his inspirational book, ‘Knowing Your Position in Christ’ on Amazon.

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‘Knowing Your Position in Christ’ is an exciting book that uncovers the reader’s identity and purpose as a Christian.

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According to the author, in the book, readers will “learn that, through your faith in Jesus, you’re welcomed into God’s family with open arms. You gain salvation, righteousness, and an incredible inheritance. This book will help you grasp your new identity in Christ and inspire you to live in a way that truly honors God.”

 

Prophet Fasola (Broda Woli) is the Shepherd-in-Charge of Celestial Church of Christ Hirahjahman Parish. He has a deep understanding of the teachings of Christ and a passion for sharing them with others.

In addition to his spiritual gifts, Prophet Fasola is also versatile in many other areas, including Writing, Songwriting, Content
Creation, Video editing, Graphics Design, and using social media to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Through his book, Prophet Fasola aims to inspire and guide others to better understand their position in Christ and to live out their faith in meaningful ways. With his passion for sharing the message of hope and love found in Jesus Christ, Prophet Fasola is dedicated to helping others grow in their relationship with God and to live a life of purpose and fulfillment.

 

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The Limit Breaker : Dr Chris Okafor Storm’s Asaba With The Good News,The Limit Breaker Conference, Receives Heroic welcome.

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The Limit Breaker : Dr Chris Okafor Storm’s Asaba With The Good News,The Limit Breaker Conference, Receives Heroic welcome.

 

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Sahara Weekly Reports That The Generational Prophet of God and Convener Chris Okafor world Outreach Ministries COWOM Dr Chris Okafor has Landed in the ancient city of Asaba Delta State Nigeria, for a three days Prophetic, Family deliverance Conference, The Limit Breaker.

 

 

 

 

The Limit Breaker : Dr Chris Okafor Storm's Asaba With The Good News,The Limit Breaker Conference, Receives Heroic welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Senior Pastor of Grace Nation international aka Liberation City Dr Chris Okafor arrives Asaba with his Entourage ready to spread the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ to all the good people of Delta State.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Popular Lagos Prophet receives a powerful heroic welcome with urobo dialet songs , powerful welcome presentation from his children in Asaba Delta State.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In his reaction the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor thank all his Sons and Daughters in Asaba for the welcome ceremony and prayed that the blessings they will receive within the 3 days of the conference will blow there imagination. The Clergy said in the next 3 days God will be in Town to break every Limitations in there life, saying when God comes to town in a revival anything can happen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Oracle of God challenged all his Sons and Daughters to invite there love one, friends and family Member to be part of the 3 Days Prophetic conference because Barriers will be broken, inheritance battles will Be destroyed, Good jobs will be release, every one looking for Foreign benefits will receive, Miracle babies will be release, deliverance, Healing, Restoration, Miracles and Solutions to all kind of Problems will be available, the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor confirmed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Limit Breaker Conference will hold between 18th-20th of April 2024, The Venue is the dome event Centre Asaba Delta State Nigeria., While on Saturday 20th April 2024, the Venue will Be 30 Amechi Iyah way Opposite Traditional Rulers Council Asaba.

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