By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Oyo State has urged the Federal Government to make the stability of Nigeria’s economy a priority as the country marks 26 years of uninterrupted democratic government. The CAN Chairman in the state, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, made the call on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has urged Nigerians to renew their attitude towards the vulnerable in the country. He said this on Wednesday in Abuja during an interview with newsmen after a Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of his elder brother, FidelisContinue Reading
The Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Society on Wednesday said that it would ensure sustenance of the legacies of its founding members, 100 years after. It said that the aim was to ensure continued service to God and humanity. At a news conference to announce activities to celebrate its centenary, C&SContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Qur’an recitation competition held in honour of the late Abibatu Mogaji Tinubu, mother of President Bola Tinubu, has officially ended, with four winners receiving brand new houses as prizes. The event, organised by Sen. Bashir Lado, Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, drewContinue Reading
By Aminu Garko Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Deputy Emir of the Makkah Region, announced the successful completion of Hajj 1446, declaring it incident-free in terms of security, health, and services. Mishaal said that over 1.6 million pilgrims participated in the holy pilgrimage, with 1,506,576 pilgrims arriving from outside the Kingdom.Continue Reading
By Uchenna Ugwu Sen. David Umahi, Minister for Works, has praised the harmonious relationship between Muslims and Christians under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. He said the cordial interfaith atmosphere within the administration reflects a broader national unity that must be sustained. Umahi made these remarks when members ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Antswen The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, Benue Chapter, has rejected calls by some of their colleagues for the declaration of a state of emergency rule in the state. State Overseer of the conference, Archbishop Alexander Nyoonkyegh, said on Saturday in Makurdi that Gov. Hyacinth Alia was theirContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says no lives were lost in the fire incident in an hotel accommodating 484 Nigerian pilgrims in Makkah on Saturday. NAHCON said this in a statement by its Assistant Director, Information and Publications Division, Hajiya Fatima Usara. Usara said thatContinue Reading
By Aminu Garko No fewer than 3,345 Muslim pilgrims from Kano State joined millions of worshippers worldwide at Mount Arafat, marking the spiritual peak of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the pilgrimage, which coincided with the 8th day of Zul Hijja on theContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Nigerian leaders to unite and commit themselves to addressing the pressing challenges facing the country. In his Eid-el-Kabir message on Friday in Sokoto, the Sultan emphasisedContinue Reading
