Sultan, CAN pledge joint action on GBV prevention, survivor justice

By Justina Auta The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria. Their stance was emphasised during a capacity-building session for faith-based organisationsContinue Reading

CAN sues for stronger legislation to protect victims of GBV

By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Monday, advocated stronger enforcement mechanisms to protect victims of gender-based violence and to hold perpetrators accountable. The association also called on church leaders to lead the fight against violence inflicted on women and girls in the country. CAN President, ArchbishopContinue Reading

Al-Habibiyyah advocates Waqf as solution to socio-economic challenges

By Hadiza Mohammed The National Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS), Fuad Adeyemi, has identified waqf as a powerful solution to the socio-economic challenges in the country. He made this known at the unveiling of the Al-Habibiyyah Waqf Foundation (AWF), along with programmes like Faith and Philanthropy, Estate Planning,Continue Reading

How youths can break shackles of poverty – Methodist Archbishop

By Angela Atabo Most Rev. Michael Akinwale, the Archbishop of Methodist Church, says Nigerian youths can break from shackles of poverty by creating opportunities for themselves and unlocking their God-given talents and potentials. The Archbishop stated this on Friday in Abuja, at the Methodist Campus Fellowship, 16th Biennial National Convention 2025Continue Reading

FG reaffirms commitment to religious harmony

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to promoting religious harmony and national unity. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, gave the reassurance at the National Synod of the Charismatic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria held in Abuja. The minister, represented by theContinue Reading