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Catholic bishop advises Nigerians to vote visionary, credible leaders

On: February 12, 2023

By Polycarp Auta Most Rev. Michael Gokum, the Catholic Bishop of Pankshin in Plateau, has advised Nigerians to vote visionary and credible leaders in the forthcoming general elections. Gokum, spoke at the 2023 Lenten Campaign Launch of the diocese on Sunday in Pankshin. The bishop, who was represented by Rev.Continue Reading

National assembly quarters mosque gets new chief imam

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 12, 2023

In: Religious

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Management Committee of the National Assembly Central Mosque, Legislators’ Quarters, Abuja, has appointed Sheikh Sufyan Malumfashi, as the new Chief Imam of the mosque. The Secretary of the Mosque Management Committee, Malam Mansur Jarkasa, said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that the appointment tookContinue Reading

FCT Minister lauds Al-Noor mosque for promoting Islamic culture, education

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 12, 2023

In: Religious

By Salisu Sani-Idris The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has commended the International Centre for Islamic Culture and Education (ICICE), custodian of Al-Noor mosque, Abuja, for promoting Islamic culture and education in West Africa. Bello made the commendation at the 10th Anniversary of ICICE and Al-Noor Mosque Dinner in honourContinue Reading

Clerics commend Olayiwola-Saheed’s appointment as Secretary of Lagos Muslim Pilgrims Board

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 12, 2023

In: Religious

By Uchenna Eletuo Lagos, Feb. 12, 2023 (NAN) Two Islamic clerics and a Muslim group, on Sunday expressed confidence on the appointment of Mr Onipede Olayiwola-Saheed, as the new Secretary of Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. The clerics, in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading

Elections: CAN urges Nigerians to shun divisive tendencies

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 11, 2023

In: Religious

By Bridget Ikyado The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to Nigerians to put away ethnic and religious differences and allow the divine will to prevail in the 2023 general elections. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made this known in a statement he signed and made available toContinue Reading

2023: Allow patriotism to guide your choice of candidates – Clergy

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 11, 2023

In: Religious

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The President of the Baptist Conference of the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Dogara Gwana, has admonished Nigerians to allow patriotism to guide their choice of candidates in the 2023 general elections to move the country forward. Gwana gave the advice in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading

Islamic cleric tasks Muslims on noble character

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 11, 2023

In: Religious

By Salisu Sani-Idris An Abuja-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahya Al-Yolawi, on Friday emphasised the need for Muslims to exhibit good character in dealings with all human beings regardless of their social status in the society. Al-Yolawi, who is the Chief Imam of Nurul Yaqeen Jumma’at Mosque Life Camp Abuja, gaveContinue Reading

Onaiyekan urges leaders to promote human dignity, oneness

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 8, 2023

In: Religious

Stakeholders at the Intl Human Fraternity Day Celebration in Abuja. By Bridget Ikyado His Eminence, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has advised Nigerian leaders to promote human dignity and oneness in line with the Human Fraternity Rules to enhance peace in the country. Onaiyekan gave the advice in a key noteContinue Reading

Methodist Archbishop, others urge Nigerians to pray for credible elections

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 5, 2023

In: Religious

Clergymen at the prayer meeting By Bridget Ikyado The Archbishop of Methodist Church Abuja, His Grace, Michael Akinwale and some other clerics on Saturday urged Nigerians to pray for free, fair and credible elections in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the clergymen made theContinue Reading

Hijab: Atiku’s wife tasks Muslim women on good conduct

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 4, 2023

In: Religious

By Salisu Sani-Idris Mrs Rukayyat Atiku, wife of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has enjoined Muslim Women, especially the hijab wearers to always exhibit good conduct wherever they find themselves. Mrs Abubakar gave the advice at a public lecture to mark the 2023 World Hijab and World Cancer Days organisedContinue Reading

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