Nigerian pastor, Temitope Balogun Joshua, better known as Prophet TB Joshua has called for fasting and prayer for Nigeria.
Naija News understands that the founder and senior pastor of the Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), will be a year plus come June 12.
Speaking to his congregations about his birthday which is usually celebrated in a big way, Joshua said it will not be easy for him to at this time celebrate the big day as usual. He noted that the nation’s current insecurity challenge is disturbing and that many people who would have wanted to come for his birthday are scared of Nigeria at this time.
The renowned clergy asked Nigerians and his lovers across the globe to fast and pray for Nigeria on June 12, 2021, as a way of celebrating his birthday.
He said: “As you know, I am a man of the people. So, the wound of one is the wound of all.
“As things stand, you may have realised it will not be easy for me to celebrate my birthday under the present circumstances,” adding that many who wanted to visit Nigeria for the occasion “are troubled by the situation all over the world.
“We see their fear and their worry. I feel their pain; I feel their worry so pray for Nigeria on June 12, 2021.
“Let us dedicate this day to prayer and fasting. Don’t forget the needy.”
Meanwhile, a former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, on Thursday reacted to the statement of the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig-Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim that corps members can be mobilized for war if needed.
Naija News reports that the NYSC boss made the declaration on Wednesday during his appearance on a Channels TV programme, saying the corps members are part of the reserve defence system of Nigeria.
He submitted as part of his defence on why the NYSC system should not be scrapped.
Reno who took to his Twitter account to react condemned President Muhammadu Buhari for not creating jobs for youths in the country.
The article was originally published on Nigeria News