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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Wike, Umahi, Uzodinma to actualise Tinubu’s 2nd term – Ayodele

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church based in Lagos, has identified those who will actualise President Bola Tinubu's second term...

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...

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,...

Primate Ndukuba challenges Anglican communicators on gospel propagation

Primate Ndukuba challenges Anglican communicators on effective gospel propagation By Emmanuel Ndukuba The Primate of All Nigeria, Anglican Communion, the Most Rev. Dr. Henry C. Ndukuba,...

Pope Francis: Lent is a time to ‘encounter wild beasts and angels’

On the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis focused his Angelus address on the temptation of Jesus in the desert to highlight that it...
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