Religious Groups Urge Tinubu to Reject Anti-Preaching and FRSC Bills

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and the South-West Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have urged President Tinubu to reject both an anti-preaching bill and the Road Safety Corps (FRSC) amendment bill. Meanwhile, Tinubu has called on North-East governors to do more to defeat terrorism.

23 Jul, 19:41 — 23 Jul, 23:49

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This story highlights the ongoing tension between religious freedom and potential legislative oversight in Nigeria, a country with significant religious diversity. The PFN's opposition to the anti-preaching bill underscores concerns about potential restrictions on religious expression and its implications for the Christian community.

Key entitiesPentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN)President Bola Tinubu

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The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject an anti-preaching bill.
The PFN believes the proposed anti-preaching bill is unnecessary and targets Christians.

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The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject the anti-preaching bill.

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The PFN believes the proposed anti-preaching law is unnecessary and targeted at Christians.

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President Tinubu urged North-East governors to intensify efforts against terrorism and banditry.

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President Tinubu's call for North-East governors to intensify efforts against terrorism and banditry, emphasizing economic stability and infrastructure commitment.

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punch-ngMostly Factual1d ago

Do more to defeat terrorism, Tinubu urges N’East govs

President Tinubu charges North-East governors to intensify efforts against terrorism and banditry, highlighting economic stability and infrastructure commi Read More: https://punchng.com/do-more-to-defeat-terrorism-tinubu-urges-neast-govs/

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PFN urges Tinubu to reject anti-preaching bill

Body says proposed law is unnecessary, targeted at Christians By Olayinka Ajayi LAGOS — The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has urged President Bola Tinubu not to assent to the anti-preaching and hawking bill currently before the National Assembly, describing it as unnecessary and unrelated to the country’s pressing challenges. The Christian body said the […] The post PFN urges Tinubu to reject anti-preaching bill appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Do more to defeat terrorism, Tinubu urges N’East govs

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Religious Groups Urge Tinubu to Reject Anti-Preaching and FRSC Bills

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Do more to defeat terrorism, Tinubu urges N’East govs

PFN urges Tinubu to reject anti-preaching bill

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PFN urges Tinubu to reject anti-preaching bill

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