Muslim-Muslim Ticket, Plot To Make Christians Second-Class Citizens — New CAN President
The new president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, says many Christians feel and have the genuine fear that there is a deliberate plan to remove the Christian faith from the scheme of things and make them second-...
Samson Ayokunle Tenure Ends, Archbishop Okoh Takes Over As CAN President
The General Assembly of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has formally validated the election of Archbishop Daniel Okoh as the new president of the religious body. His recommendation by an Electoral College set up to screen and suggest candidate...
We’ve Nothing To Do With Unknown Bishops, Again CAN Says
The Christian Association of Nigeria, for the umpteenth time, dissociated itself from the unveiling of the vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Kashim Shettima. According to CAN, those who were presented as church leaders and...
Kaduna State Govt Makes U-turn On Planned N500,000 Fee For Eid Ground After Public Condemnation
There was outrage among Muslims in Kaduna after the state government demanded N500, 000 from the Tijaniyya sect for the use of the Murtala Muhammad Square for Eid prayer. The square has been used for Eid prayers for over 50 years. The Tijaniyya Mosqu...
Killings: From Now On, It’s Fire For Fire, When God Is Silent, Defend Yourselves – Pastor Adeboye Tells Christians
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E. A. Adeboye, has urged Christians to defend themselves against attackers. Adeboye said this while reacting to the high rate of insecurity in the country and incessant attac...
Sultan Declares Thursday Dhul Hijjah 1, Saturday Sallah
The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Thursday 30 June as Dhul Hijjah 1, 1443AH. This means that Saturday 9 July is the Eidul Adha or Sallah...
Sheikh Mohammed Chukwuemeka Says Igbo Translated Qur’an Will Be Launched Friday
A group of South East Muslims, Igbo Muslims Da’wah Group, will launch the holy Qur’an translated in Igbo language on Friday. Speaking with newsmen, representatives of the group led by Muhammed Muritala Chukwuemeka said he and his team have decide...
Catholics Banned From Attending Father Mbaka’s Adoration Ministry
The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Bishop Calistus Onaga has imposed a ban on Rev. Fr. Mbaka’s Adoration Ministry. ABN TV reports that this is coming on the heels of Mbaka’s outburst against a Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi of the Labou...
2022 Hajj: NAHCON Fixes Fares To Be Paid By Southern, Northern Pilgrims, Others
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has disclosed the amount each geopolitical zone of the country would pay to perform the 2022 hajj. In a statement issued Saturday by its spokesperson, Fatima Sanda Usara, the chairman of the commission...
Sen. Kalu Greets Bishop Okpaleke On Appointment As Cardinal In Catholic Church
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has congratulated Bishop Peter Okpaleke of Ekwulobia Diocese on his appointment as a Cardinal by Pope Francis. According to Kalu, the respected Bishop has contributed immensely...
