By Okon Okon The Catholic Television of Nigeria (CTV) has announced its migration to the GOtv platform, beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 5. Rev. Fr. Patrick Alumuku, CTV Director of Communications for the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, made this announcement at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Alumuku describedContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru As Christians and Muslims observe their sacred seasons of Lent and Ramadan, the Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, is calling for greater unity between the two faiths. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, Onaiyekan emphasised theContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru As Christians and Muslims observe their sacred seasons of Lent and Ramadan, the Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, is calling for greater unity between the two faiths. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, Onaiyekan emphasised theContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran/Oluwatope Lawanson Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged Muslims to embrace sacrifice and self-denial as they begin the Holy Month of Ramadan. Sanwo-Olu gave this advice during the Special Pre-Ramadan Prayer organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs at the State House, Alausa, Ikeja. The event’sContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Muslim faithful in Nigeria to use the 2025 Ramadan period to show love and pray for the country. “May this blessed month of Ramadan bring you and your family peace, joy, and spiritual fulfilment. “Let us remember ourContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has appointed Dr Mustapha Ali as the new Secretary of the Commission. This is according to a statement by Shafii Sani, Principal Information Officer of the commission on Friday in Abuja. Sani said that Ali’s appointment followedContinue Reading
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) will continue to strive in giving a transformative example for an ethical governance. This is with the vision of reaffirming its commitment to the spiritual well-being of every Nigerian Pilgrim at the Holy Lands of Makkah and Madinah. Muhammad Musa,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The National Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS), Sheik Fuad Adeyemi, has called for the proper disbursement of Zakat to help uplift Muslims from poverty. Zakat, a mandatory almsgiving for eligible Muslims, requires them to pay 2.5 per cent of their wealth annually if it exceedsContinue Reading
Advocates By Angela Atabo/Justina Auta Empower Women Media, a multi-faith network, on Thursday, in Abuja trained educators with the necessary skills to become advocates and promoters of Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB) in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that FoRB’s leadership training has as its theme:Continue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje Pastor Kayode Aliyu of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Daki-Biyu District, Kubwa, Abuja, has urged Nigerians to show love to one another, irrespective of religious or ethnic differences, during the Christmas celebration. Aliyu made the call while delivering a sermon titled ‘The Greatest Gift’ at thisContinue Reading
