Sultan declares Wednesday first day of Ramadan in Nigeria
The Palace of the Sultanate Council of Sokoto has announced that Muslims in Nigeria will begin the Ramadan fast on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
In...
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of 2026 lent
Millions of Christians worldwide observe Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, reflection and sacrifice leading up to Easter, widely considered the most important...
Fasting begins as Ramadan, Lenten seasons coincide
By Dianabasi Effiong
Fasting begins on Wednesday for Christians and Muslims alike as faithful of the two major religions observe Ash Wednesday and Ramadan.
For Christians,...
Ramadan 2026: Ramadan Begins Wednesday, Sultan Urges Prayers For Peace
Nigeria’s Muslim community will begin the 2026 Ramadan fast on Wednesday, February 18. This follows the official announcement by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad...
BSN flags off marathon Bible reading for 2025 in Lagos
The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has officially flagged off the 2025 edition of its annual Marathon Bible Reading at the City Mission Methodist...
Dismay as prominent pastor allegedly hires assassins to kill prophet
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a Delta State–born pastor, Elijah Oro, over an alleged plan to assassinate a rival prophet in the...
