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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Jesus the living hope prayer group inaugurated at St…

Itele, Abeokuta Diocese – September, 29, 2025: The Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Nigeria (CCRN), Abeokuta Diocese witnessed a historic milestone with the inauguration of...

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...

Nigeria moves to counter christian persecution narrative

By Paul Ejime A Nigerian government delegation led by Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA) to President Bola Tinubu, met Congressman Riley Moore in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday,...

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...

BSN budgets ₦943 million for Bible translations in 2026

The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has unveiled a bold ₦943,020,600 budget for 2026, doubling down on its mission to translate the Scriptures into...

A celebrated life and a call for Justice: Bishop Badejo honours late Bishop Adelakun

The Catholic Diocese of Oyo came together in solemn unity as the funeral Mass of the late Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. Julius Babatunde Adelakun,...
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