Catholic Priest Who Banned Igbo Songs In His Parish Suspended
The Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ewu-Owa Gberigbe in Ikorodu, Lagos, Rev. Fr. James Anelu, has been “suspended” for banning Igbo songs...
Be Hopeful, Steadfast – CAN Advises Nigerians
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to be hopeful that the country would overcome its present challenges. The president of the association and co-chairman of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC). Dr Samson Olasupo Ay...
Eid-el-Fitr: Monday Is Sallah In Nigeria, Sultan Declares
Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has declared Monday (May 2, 2022) as the first day of Shawwal 1443AH in Nigeria. Abubakar announced this in a statement on S...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pope apologises for slapping woman’s hand
Pope Francis confessed Wednesday he had “lost patience” with an exuberant admirer who had grabbed his hand on Saint Peter’s Square, prompting a swift...
“Uma Ukpai Is My Spiritual Father”, Pastor Adeboye Declares
The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye has declared that the President of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association Incorporated,...
Bishop Oyedepo dismisses senior officials for looting church’s treasury
The Presiding Bishop of Winner’s Chapel, David Oyedepo, has dismissed some officials for allegedly stealing from the church’s treasury. Oyedepo, who spoke on Saturday during...
