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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US Catholic Church Bishops lays off 50 migration staffers

The U.S. bishops’ conference laid off 50 people on Friday, roughly one-third of staff members in its migration and refugee services office, after a...

“Don’t be deceived, we serve one God”, Nigerians admonished

Abakaliki, Nigeria - The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has admonished Nigerians that they all serve one God and should not be deceived by...

Council Boss appoints Ebonyi half marathon winner supervisory councillor

Abakaliki, Nigeria - The winner of the Ebonyi National Half Marathon (Indigene Female Category), Modesta Anyigor, has been appointed as the Supervisory Councillor for...

NUJ felicitates Muslims worldwide on Eid-el-Maulud

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State Council felicitates Muslim faithful on the birthday of Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) NUJ described the day as...

Papal Nuncio Crotty Celebrates First Mass at Abuja Pro-Cathedral

By Paul Ejime Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, the Papal Nuncio to Nigeria and ECOWAS, celebrated his first Mass at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria (OLQN)...

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...
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