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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Bible Society donates Bibles worth ₦21.7m in 2023

The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) says it donated assorted Bibles worth ₦21.7 million in the year 2023 as part of its free Bible...

Archbishop says synodal approach will grow Church in Africa

Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Bamenda in Cameroon says the synodal approach will not only grow the Church in Africa, it will also help...

Eid-ul-Adha celebration: FG declares 2-days public holidays

Abuja, June 14, 2024 - The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18, 2024 as public holidays to mark this...

BSN promotes inclusivity at International White Cane and Safety Day

The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN), in partnership with the Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB), Lagos State Chapter, has reiterated its commitment to...

Cardinals locked inside Sistine Chapel to elect new Pope

No fewer than 133 cardinals have entered the Sistine Chapel and begun the solemn, secretive process of electing a new pope. The cardinals, all...

Court orders cleric to pay N10m for rights abuse

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered popular Anambra cleric and founder of Living Christ Mission, Rev. Onokogu Hezekiah (also known as Daddy...
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