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by Uruakpa Onyemaechi Charles,  For Methodist Blog Publication “Nigeria Is Bleeding… We Must Die to Self to Rise Again” In a deeply emotional and hard-hitting Easter 2026 message, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Methodist Church Nigeria Archdiocese of Umuahia, His Grace Most Revd Dr Chibuzo Raphael Opoko, has sent a strong warning to Nigeria’s leaders and citizens. His message is clear, urgent, and impossible to ignore: 👉 “Nigeria is bleeding. To rise to national glory, we must first learn to die to self.” Easter Is Not Just a Celebration — It’s a Wake-Up Call Speaking to Nigerians across all sectors, including political leaders, security agencies, clergy, and citizens, Archbishop Opoko described Easter as more than a religious event. According to him, it is a blueprint for national rebirth . He pointed to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the ultimate example of sacrifice leading to glory. “Jesus was not exalted through power or pride, but through sacrifice, hum...

Easter 2026: CCN Scribe, Bishop Evans Onyemara Calls for National Renewal, Integrity in Governance Abuja, Nigeria — As Christians across Nigeria and the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Bishop Evans Onyemara, Ph.D, General Secretary of the Christian Council of Nigeria, has issued a powerful Easter message urging national transformation, sacrificial leadership, and renewed commitment to righteousness. In his 2026 Easter message, Onyemara described Easter as “the cornerstone of the Christian faith” and a divine reminder that sacrifice is never in vain. He emphasized that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolize hope, victory, and the promise of new life, even in the face of adversity. Addressing the current state of the nation, the cleric noted that Nigeria is at a critical juncture, grappling with insecurity, economic hardship, and moral challenges. He, however, expressed optimism that the country can rise above its struggles. “Just as the grave could not h...