By Aminu Garko The Vatican has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah of Sokoto Diocese to the Dicastery for Integral Human Development. The influential body promotes Catholic social teaching, focusing on environmental protection, human rights, migration, economic justice and broader ethical concerns affecting vulnerable communities worldwide. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Olubukola Aiyedogbon Christians in Ilorin on Sunday, joined in the commemoration of Palm Sunday, remembering the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago. The event also marked the conclusion of the 40 days Lenten fast and the start of the Passion Week leading up toContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, has called for unity, collective responsibility and sustained commitment to national development to ensure inclusive growth across the country. Shettima made the call on Friday in Abuja at the inauguration and award investiture of the Women Wing ofContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Afemai Islamic Movement (AIM) has urged Nigerians to sustain the spirit of unity, good character and devotion imbibed during Ramadan for national development. The President of AIM, Dr Ismaeel Danesi, made the call in Abuja during the group’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration marking the end of the RamadanContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged residents of the FCT to sustain the virtues of compassion, forgiveness, peace and unity that Ramadan embodies. Wike, who made the call in his Eid-el-Fitr message to FCT residents in Abuja on Thursday, described the sacredContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Philomina Attah Dr Daniel Olukoya, General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), has called on Nigerians to intensify prayers for the nation and its leaders to navigate the current challenges. Olukoya made the call at a Fundraising Dinner for the MFM Miracle City. “Righteousness exaltsContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu An Islamic organisation, The Rightly Guided Foundation, has donated N39million as Zakat to 140 less privileged Muslims in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Zakat is the third pillar of Islam, compulsory for Muslims with wealth above a certain threshold to donate 2.5 perContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo The Moderator, Satellite Deanery Catholic Lenten Retreat, Rev. Fr. Anthony Okereke, on Saturday, said that the habitual practice of reconciliation among people would help end acrimony and bad blood in the society. Consequently, this will foster peace in the world. Okereke, speaking at the retreat, described theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Global Orthodox Anglican leaders have officially announced a major restructuring of the Anglican Communion, marking a definitive split from the leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the UK-based “Instruments of Communion”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the move is the climax of long-standingContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh A political support group, Asiwaju Project Beyond 2027, has called on leaders at all levels to uphold trust, and accountability in the discharge of their responsibilities. Mr Abdulhakeem Olugbode, who welcomed guests on behalf of the group on Thursday in Abuja at the 2026 Asiwaju Ramadan lectureContinue Reading
