By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Friday received the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Sultan, who is also the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), held a closed-door meeting with the President. The visitContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The closed-door meeting formed part of the President’s ongoing engagements with religious leaders to promote national unity, peace, and social cohesion. Although details were not disclosed,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has refuted recent claims that violence in Nigeria amounts to a “genocide against Christians.” Adegbite said at a news briefing in Abuja that Nigeria’s ongoing crisis stemmed from terrorism, banditry, and criminality not a religiousContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s firm commitment to religious freedom, saying the country remains a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees that protect citizens of all faiths. In a statement on his official X handle on Saturday, @OfficialABAT, Tinubu said his administration had, since 2023, maintained openContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has honoured some selected Nigerians for their outstanding service to God, the Church, and humanity. The event was held on Thursday in Abuja at a public lecture and award ceremony organised by the FCT chapter of CAN. Among the honourees wereContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) on Thursday celebrated its 40 years of existence, with a special tribute to the late global evangelist, Dr Uma Ukpai, whose evangelistic work birthed the PFN. Hundreds of members of the association gathered at the Redemption Camp,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo Mrs Angela Ndukuba, wife of the Primate, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has called on Nigerians especially women to remain steadfast in their faith in God, emphasising that His promises are unchangeable. Ndukuba, who is also the President, Women’s Guild and Mothers’ Union arms of the Church,Continue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says Saudi Authorities have approved 66,910 slots for Nigeria’s pilgrims to participate in the 2026 Hajj exercise. The commission stated that Saudi Arabia reserved the figure on the NUSUK Masar portal due to underutilisation of 95,000 slots allocated in theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed sadness over the passing of Rev Uma Ukpai, a renowned evangelist, teacher, and servant of God, who died on Oct. 6 at the age of 80. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in Abuja on Monday, extended his condolencesContinue Reading
By Philomena Attah Dr Uma Ukpai, a famous Nigerian cleric, international evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), has passed away at the age of 80. His family announced his passing on his official Instagram page, @Uma_Ukpai, on Monday, stating that the revered preacher and tele-evangelist diedContinue Reading
