By Jumoke Olaitan/Philomina Attah The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed claims of a planned “Islamisation” of Nigeria, describing such narratives as impossible and divisive. Speaking on Wednesday at the First Triennial Meeting of the NigeriaContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) has called for urgent structural reforms and policy implementation to advance women’s empowerment and political leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. AFJN made the call in collaboration with faith-based and civil society organisations at a news conference in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Rev. Fr. Matthew Maleek, Parish Priest of St. John Paul II, Kubwa, has urged Christians to remain steadfast in faith, unity and service to God and humanity. Maleek made the call during a joint thanksgiving Mass for the Knights of St. John International (KSJI) and Ladies Auxiliary,Continue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Imam of the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Uthman Ibrahim, has tasked Muslims with kindness and goodness to humanity, irrespective of religion. Ibrahim, of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, UI, gave the charge at a seminar organised by The Rightly Guided Foundation (TRGF) inContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the recent attack on a church gathering in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, Ekiti State. A statement by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Wednesday, described the incident as a “brutal assault on shared humanity and the sanctity of life.” TheContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Sheikh Ahmad Dabbagh, an Islamic scholar and Founder of the World Peace Movement (WPM), has called on Nigerians to reclaim their culture of peaceful coexistence and religious tolerance. Dabbagh,a Uk-based cleric, made the call at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja during his Africa Tour 2026 alongside aContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Aviation stakeholders have called on the federal and state governments to urgently address the increase in aviation fuel prices to ease the transportation of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj. The stakeholders, under the aegis of Concerned Aviation Stakeholders, said something needs to be done immediately toContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The President, Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC), Rev. Israel Akanji, has proposed licensing of private security initiatives to support the police and military in tackling insecurity across Nigeria. The cleric proffered the solution in Abuja, at a news briefing ahead of the convention’s 113th Annual Session, scheduledContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The President of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Pastor Samuel Oladele, has called on Christians to embrace the message of the resurrection, saying it offers lasting hope in the face of global challenges. Oladele made the assertion in his Easter message titled “The Gospel of the Resurrection,” drawnContinue Reading
By Adewale Owoade Clerics have called on Nigerians to desist from cursing or speaking negatively about their leaders, urging citizens instead to embrace prayers and constructive engagement as tools for national transformation. The admonition was given during a seven-day programme organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), OyoContinue Reading
