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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Pope: Tributes, vigils held in towns and cities across Europe

Vigils, tributes and special services of mass have been held across Europe as faithfuls mourn following the death of the late Pope Francis.  In Italy,...

Police confirm kidnap of 2 Catholic nuns in Nigeria

Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of two Catholic nuns. Report had it that they were abducted by unidentified gunmen along Ufuma Road,...

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...

“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...

Eid-El-Fitr: Sultan urges Nigerians to pray and support leaders

The Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has urged Nigerians to continue to pray and support leaders at all levels of government to be...

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...
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