President Jonathan Urges Nigerians To Pray For Nation’s Peace And general elections


President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to Nigerians to spend a little time to pray for the peace of the nation and for peaceful conduct of the elections.
The president made the appeal at a special Holy Ghost service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Redemption Camp, Km 46, Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
In a brief speech to the faithful during the service, the president said that the whole world was facing challenges, especially of extremism, and Nigeria was not left out.

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