Religion General

Catholics hail new pope emergence, distance Trump from process

The Justice Development Peace Commission (JDPC) of the Catholic Church, on Thursday, hailed the emergence of Pope Leo XIV as successor to late Pope Francis and distanced the election process from the U.S. President Donald Trump or any external influence. The JDPC Badagry Deanery Executives who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after

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Religion

83-year-old cleric bags three awards for excellence in humanitarian, Christian service

Rev. Akanji Kehinde, founder of the First Macedonia Global Ministry (FMGM), was conferred with three prestigious awards on Saturday in recognition of his unwavering commitment and impactful service in humanitarian and Christian ministry. The 83-year-old cleric, during the ceremony on Saturday in Lagos, expressed his gratitude for the recognition while speaking with the News Agency

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Religion General

3,000 Anglican faithful pray for restoration of Nigeria’s glory

No fewer than 3,000 Anglican faithful  gathered in a prayer convention to pray for the restoration of Nigerian socioeconomic growth and  development. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Diocesan Lenten Prayer Convention was the annual prayer convention of Anglican Diocese of Awka. Declaring the prayer convention open in Awka on Saturday, the Archbishop

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Local Religion

Lagos Imam to Tinubu: You haven’t disappointed us

The Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque, Ridhwan Jamiu, on Friday said President Bola Tinubu had not disappointed Nigerians. The cleric said this during the Juma’at prayer at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, with President Tinubu in attendance. “We are proud of you. I remember that we encouraged people to vote for you during

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Religion

Sanusi-Idris, Dahiru-Ibrahim emerge winners of 39th Quranic competition

Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi on Saturday crowned the 39th winner of the National Qur’anic Recitation Competition (Gwarzon Shekara), Malam Buhari Sanusi-Idris from Kano State. The governor’s wife, Zainab, also crowned the female winner of the competition, Malama Rumaisa’u Dahiru-Ibrahim from Gombe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both winners received a new

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Religion

Economic hardship: Osun CAN chairman advises Nigerians to turn to God

The Osun Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. John Adeleke, on Sunday advised Nigerians to turn to God for the healing of the land from hunger and other challenges. Adeleke gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the Faji Community Crusade at Faji Town, Okuku,

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Religion

Look out for crescent of Rajab from Tuesday, Sultan directs Muslim

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged the Muslim Ummah to look out for the crescent of Rajab 1446 AH, starting from Tuesday. The directive is contained in a statement released in Sokoto on Monday by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman of

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Religion

Bishop Onaga urges leaders to initiate policies for Nigeria’s progress

The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga, has urged Nigerian leaders to initiate policies that will move the country forward and reduce economic hardship. In his New Year message on Tuesday, Onaga pleaded with politicians and leaders to implement policies that will improve the lives of citizens. He emphasised that it’s not

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Religion

CAN urges faith, unity for Nigeria’s renewal in 2025

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to embrace faith and unity for the renewal of the nation. In its New Year message, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh reflected on the challenges faced in 2024, including economic difficulties and security concerns, while acknowledging God’s sustaining grace. He encouraged all Nigerians to return to

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