By Uchenna Eletuo The Conclave in the Vatican says it will begin the process of electing late Pope Francis’s successor by May 7. The Vatican’s spokesman, Mr Matteo Bruni, said that the date was chosen during a closed-door meeting of the College of Cardinals and announced at a media briefingContinue Reading
By Awayi Kuje A Christian Cleric in Nasarawa State, Rev. Bitrus Kaya, has advised couples to always respect the institution of marriage to build a happy home and enhance the overall development of the country. Kaya, in charge of ECWA Goodnews Garaku, made the call while presiding over the weddingContinue Reading
Pope Francis has been buried in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, his favourite church in Rome, on Saturday afternoon, after a two-hour funeral service held in St Peter’s Square, the Holy See says. Earlier, some 150,000 people bid farewell to the pope from the roadside as his funeral processionContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu remains committed to unifying Nigerians irrespective of their religion. Idris, who said this at the Official Opening of Katampe Extension Jumu’at Mosque in Abuja on Friday, said that he is also ensuring thatContinue Reading
By Abiodun Abegunde The Nigerian Baptist Convention has commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for taking practical steps towards repositioning the economy. President of the convention, Rev. Israel Akanji, gave the commendation at a news conference on Friday in Lagos. He said the administration’s economic reforms had been impactful,Continue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On April 21, the Holy See, the central governing body of the Catholic Church and Vatican City State, announced the death of Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff. The demise of the pontiff followed bouts of respiratory illnesses–pneumonia in both lungs—among other complications;Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has called for robust collaboration among families, faith-based institutions and government to tackle drug abuse, particularly among youths. Pastor Edwin Etomi, the Senior Regional Overseer at MFM’s Abuja headquarters, made the call at the end of a three-day trainingContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Kaigama, has described the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday as the fall of “a mighty Iroko”. He said it was a loss that resonated across the world. Kaigama, in an interview with newsmen in Abuja, reflected on the Pope’sContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Rev. Musa Tiyaknet of Evangelical Church Winning All Worship Centre, Unguwan Tasu, Kaduna, has expressed hope that Nigeria will overcome its current challenges. Tiyaknet, the lead pastor of the church, stated this during his Easter sermon in Kaduna on Sunday. Reading from Ephesians 1:19-20, the clericContinue Reading
By Martha Agas A cleric, Pastor Bobai Tanko, has urged Christians to use the Easter period to reflect on the grace of God in their lives. Tanko, the Assistant Pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) English Service, Sabon Tasha, Kaduna, made the call during the church service onContinue Reading
