Religion

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, this years Ash Wednesday falls...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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Dismissed Catholic Nun speaks out over alleged sexual harassment

A recently dismissed Catholic nun, Sister Anastasia Kenzie, has opened up about her ordeal of alleged sexual harassment within the Nigerian Catholic Church and...

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...

How Nigerian popular evangelist Uma Ukpai died in Lagos

The global Christian community has been thrown into mourning following the death of renowned Nigerian evangelist and spiritual leader, Rev. Uma Ukpai. Rev. Ukpai died...

PFN Lagos celebrates one year outstanding leadership

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Lagos State Chapter, says it would focus on people's transformation in its preachings to instill needed transformations for...

FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays for Easter celebration

The Federal Government has declared Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1, 2024, as public holidays to mark the celebrations of 2024 Good Friday...

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...
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