By Peter Okolie Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has charged the nation’s leaders to tackle hunger and poverty, saying that economic statistics alone do not reflect the harsh reality faced by many Nigerians. Onaiyekan said this in a homily at Rev. Fr. Maurice Emelu’s 20th priestly ordinationContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo/Sumaila Ogbaje The Search for Common Ground (SFCG-Nigeria) has urged leaders at all levels to de-politicise religion and ethnicity in ongoing efforts to resolve root causes of conflicts in the country. The National Conflict and Policy Analyst at SFCG-Nigeria, Mr Andy Nkemneme, made the call in an interviewContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria. Their stance was emphasised during a capacity-building session for faith-based organisationsContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Monday, advocated stronger enforcement mechanisms to protect victims of gender-based violence and to hold perpetrators accountable. The association also called on church leaders to lead the fight against violence inflicted on women and girls in the country. CAN President, ArchbishopContinue Reading
By Chioma Ugboma The Organisers of the Sen. Gbenga Daniel Choir Competition, “The Asiwaju of Remo Christians Choir Festival competition”, says N30 million is up for grabs in the 2025 competition slated for July 6. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival is an annual event founded andContinue Reading
By Hadiza Mohammed The National Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS), Fuad Adeyemi, has identified waqf as a powerful solution to the socio-economic challenges in the country. He made this known at the unveiling of the Al-Habibiyyah Waqf Foundation (AWF), along with programmes like Faith and Philanthropy, Estate Planning,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo Most Rev. Michael Akinwale, the Archbishop of Methodist Church, says Nigerian youths can break from shackles of poverty by creating opportunities for themselves and unlocking their God-given talents and potentials. The Archbishop stated this on Friday in Abuja, at the Methodist Campus Fellowship, 16th Biennial National Convention 2025Continue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje Pastor Alex Ogundipe of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Daki-Biyu District, Kubwa, Abuja, on Sunday, urged fathers to be good mentors to their children. Ogundipe, who is the senior pastor of the church, gave the advice while giving exhortation to fathers as the world celebrates this year’sContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to promoting religious harmony and national unity. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, gave the reassurance at the National Synod of the Charismatic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria held in Abuja. The minister, represented by theContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has begun the inbound transportation of Nigerian pilgrims, with 1,310 of them already returned back home from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A data released by Malam Shafii Mohammed, Principal Information Officer, NAHCON, said that four designated Nigerian Hajj air carriers recordedContinue Reading
