Minister Rauf Aregbesola enjoined all Christians to pray for the peace, unity and progress of Nigeria as they celebrate.
Missionary schools that were taken over by the government are still essentially public schools. No more, no less.
“As if the governor was voted into the office primarily to protect his own religion. This is unfair, ungodly, and reprehensible.”
Pope Francis says he is pleased to visit Iraq, a place he described as the ‘cradle of civilization’.
“Yes, I am coming as a pilgrim of peace, seeking fraternity and prompted by the desire to pray together and to walk together.”
The Nigerian leader said his government will not allow any ethnic or religious groups to stoke up hatred and violence against other groups.
The governor urged Christians to be faithful to God in order to unlock more earthly blessings.
Nigeria under Mr. Buhari has come under frequent criticism for failing to protect rights of minorities and Christians.
