Religion General

OPM Founder Defends Marriage of Adopted Autistic Son

The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has addressed the controversy surrounding the marriage he arranged between his adopted autistic son, popularly known as Aboy, and a 53-year-old woman. The cleric said the decision was taken in the best interest of the young man, who is currently undergoing rehabilitation. He explained that

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Religion General

Sultan Declares February 18 as First Day of Ramadan 1447AH

The Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has declared Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan 1447AH. The monarch announced that the crescent moon was sighted in nearly all parts of the country on Tuesday, the 29th day of Sha’aban, thereby confirming Wednesday as the commencement of fasting. In a

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Religion General

Pope Leo XIV Condemns Violent Attacks in Nigeria, Calls for Protection of Citizens

Pope Leo XIV has condemned the recent wave of violent attacks across Nigeria, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives and urging authorities to take decisive action to protect citizens. The Pope’s statement follows a series of deadly incidents in several parts of the country, with Kwara State witnessing the most devastating attack. Between

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Religion General

NSCIA Denies Allegations of Christian Genocide in Nigeria

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has rejected claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, describing them as false, dangerous, and politically motivated. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, the Council’s Secretary-General, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, said the allegations being circulated by some Western media outlets and political figures are part

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Politics Religion

Fubara Calls for Prayers as He Resumes Duty After Emergency Rule

In his first public appearance since returning to office, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has called on the church and citizens to remain steadfast in prayer as he embarks on a renewed journey of governance. Governor Fubara, who resumed duty after the conclusion of the six-month emergency rule, said intercessions had been a source of

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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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