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Pope John Paul II’s Meeting with General Sani Abacha (1998)

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On March 21, 1998, Pope John Paul II met with Nigeria’s military ruler, General Sani Abacha, during his second visit to Nigeria. His goal was to promote peace, justice, and human rights in Africa.

At the time, Nigeria was under strict military rule, with widespread human rights abuses and political oppression. The execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and other activists had led to international sanctions. Despite the tense situation, Pope John Paul II chose to meet Abacha, hoping to convince him to embrace justice and democracy.

During their meeting in Abuja, the Pope pleaded for the release of political prisoners, including Chief Moshood Abiola, the presumed winner of the annulled 1993 election. He also urged Abacha to respect human rights and democracy, reminding him of the dignity of every Nigerian.

Abacha reportedly remained silent as the Pope spoke, but many believe the visit increased pressure on his regime. Just three months later, on June 8, 1998, Abacha died suddenly under mysterious circumstances.

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Daddy Freeze reacts as Femi Fani-Kayode lays hands on people in Church

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Media personality Daddy Freeze has reacted to a viral post of former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode laying hands on people in a church.

Fani-Kayode, popularly called FFK, had on Monday shared pictures from his thanksgiving ceremony on Sunday at the Faith Hill Prophetic Assembly in Piwoyi, Abuja.

The politician was seen laying hands on people during the church service. The development raised concerns among netizens.

Reacting to the development in an Instagram post, Daddy Freeze, who was surprised to see the pictures, told his followers to be close to their phones for them not to miss God’s call.

Sharing the photos, Freeze who sarcastically announced that God is currently on a calling mission, challenged his followers to also consider picking God’s call.

“God is truly working wonders in this generation. May His name be praised in Jesus name. God don call FFK o. God dey call o; hold your phone make e no be say God don call you you miss the call. If God never calls you, check yourself.”

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Pope makes surprise appearance during Mass in St. Peter’s Square

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Pope Francis made a surprise appearance in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday morning during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and health care workers.

The pontiff, who was rolled into the square on a wheelchair, was making his first public appearance at the Vatican since being released from hospital two weeks earlier.

As he made his way to the altar at the square, he waved at the crowd. “Good Sunday to everyone,” said the pope. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

The pope’s voice sounded louder and stronger than when he spoke outside Gemelli hospital on 23 March, the day of his release. He had been battling life-threatening pneumonia during a five-week stay there.

In an Angelus Sunday prayer written by the pope himself and read out by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the pontiff said: “I pray for doctors, nurses and health care workers, who are not always able to work in adequate conditions and are sometimes even victims of aggression.”

“Their mission is not easy, and they must be supported and respected. I hope that the necessary resources will be invested in treatment and research, so that health care systems will be inclusive and attentive to the poor and the most fragile.”

He also thanked the inmates of Rebibbia women’s prison, who had sent him a card wishing him a quick recovery. “I pray for them and for their families,” he wrote, before wishing for peace in places affected by war, as well as more aid for Myanmar and Haiti.

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God has told me that RCCG council meetings will soon be held on the moon – Pastor E.A Adeboye

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Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has declared that a time will come when the church’s Governing Council will hold its meetings on the moon. The prominent cleric made the statement during a recent church programme, attributing the revelation to a divine message from God.

Adeboye, who is widely respected for his spiritual leadership within and beyond Nigeria, acknowledged the extraordinary nature of the prophecy but emphasized his unwavering belief in God’s ability to bring it to pass.

“I know with God all things are possible,” he said during the service. “He told me a time will come when the RCCG Governing Council will hold its meetings on the moon. It may not make sense, but that’s God. You don’t have to believe it—but it will come to pass.”

The statement has since drawn varied reactions among followers and observers, with some viewing it as a testament to faith and others questioning the feasibility of such a scenario.

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