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Tinubu Expresses Hope of Hosting Pope Leo XIV in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his desire to welcome Pope Leo XIV to Nigeria, saying he looks forward to receiving the head of the Roman Catholic Church in the country. Tinubu made the remark while meeting with the Vatican’s diplomatic representative, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Holy See and promoting interfaith harmony.

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Kano Mass Wedding Open to Muslims, Christians – Official

The Kano State Hisbah Board has said the state’s mass wedding programme is open to both Muslims and Christians who meet the eligibility requirements. The Deputy Commander-General of the Board, Sheikh Mujahideen Aminuddeen, said the initiative, popularly known as “Auren Gata,” is designed to support vulnerable groups, including widows, widowers, divorcees, spinsters and bachelors who

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CAN Chairman Says Not Voting in Elections Is a Sin, Urges Christians to Participate

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Nasarawa State, Rev. Dr. Sunday Emma, has called on Christians to actively participate in elections, declaring that refusing to vote is a sin because it amounts to neglecting a fundamental civic responsibility. Speaking with journalists in Lafia, Rev. Emma said the Bible enjoins believers to

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CAN DECLARES THREE DAYS NATIONAL MOURNING OVER INSECURITY

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a three-day national mourning period from June 12 to June 14 over killings, abductions, and banditry across the country. CAN also declared June 14 as “Black Sunday” in churches nationwide in solidarity with victims of violence. The association called on the Federal Government to declare a state

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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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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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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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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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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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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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