Religion

Eid-ul-Fitr: FG declares Thursday and Friday public holiday

The President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has declared Thursday, 19th March and Friday, 20th March 2026 as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the end...

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...

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...
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Today is Palm Sunday – Bible story and meaning

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, when the Church commemorates the last days of Jesus on earth, ending with His death and...

A new Pope after Francis’ impactful and exemplary Papacy

By Paul Ejime In life and more so in death, Pope Francis earned universal respect for enthroning humility, simplicity, courage, and love for the poor...

Catholic Priest suspended after marrying in U.S., Diocese reacts

The Catholic Diocese of Warri has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Oghenerukevwe from his priestly duties after reports revealed he married Ms. Dora Chichah in Dallas,...

Why FG extends public holiday to Thursday

The Federal Government has extended the public holiday for the Eid-El-Fitr celebration to Thursday.  On Sunday, it declared a two-day holiday – Tuesday and Wednesday –...

2025: A year of strange battle – Olukoya’s prophecies

The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, MFM, Daniel Olukoya has prophesied that 2025 will be a year of strange battle. “Many...

Pope Francis falls, suffers bruise but no fractures

Pope Francis fell in Santa Marta, the Vatican guesthouse where he lives, this morning, Jan. 16, and bruised his right forearm, but there were...
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