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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Dean to cardinals: Pray for ‘new pope according to God’s heart’

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re urged cardinals Wednesday to pray that the Holy Spirit “will give us a new pope according to God’s heart for...

Adieu Bishop Adelakun,  the spiritual carver with enduring carvings

By Peter Ajayi Dada  Though the carver might have died but his carvings would continuously  speak volumes about him among generations yet unborn. That statement...

“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...

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)...

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,...
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