Category Archives: Religion

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebrationThis was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement released on Monday through the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani.The minister extended his congratulations to the Muslim faithful ahead of theContinueContinue reading “Eld-el-Kabir: FG declares June 6, 9 as public holidays”

Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has been deported back to Nigeria from Saudi Arabia where he went to perform the 2025 Hajj.Gumi was part of a delegation of scholars sponsored by the Nigerian Hajj Commission, NAHCON to travel to Saudi Arabia for religious services.Confirming the development in a post on his Facebook pageContinueContinue reading “Saudi Govt. deports Gumi, bars him from performing hajj”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday joined global leaders in Rome, Italy, to witness the installation mass of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The ceremony officially marked the beginning of his pontificate as the 267th Bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church. A clip released by the Nigerian Television Authority captured PresidentContinueContinue reading “Tinubu attends Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration in Rome”

The Vatican has officially confirmed the election of Robert Francis Prevost as the next pope, making him the first American to hold the position in the history of the Roman Catholic Church.Prevost, a longtime missionary in Peru and a close associate of the late Pope Francis, will now serve as the 267th pope under theContinueContinue reading “Breaking: American cleric, Robert Prevost elected Pope”

White smoke has emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new pope has been elected to lead the Roman Catholic Church.The smoke indicates that a candidate has secured the necessary two-thirds majority—at least 89 of the 133 voting cardinals—during the secretive conclave.Cheers erupted from the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s SquareContinueContinue reading “New Pope elected as white smoke emerges from Vatican”

The Federal Government has announced Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday celebrations.This was made known by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on his behalf by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Christians acrossContinueContinue reading “Just In: FG declares public holidays for Easter celebration”

Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has declared Sunday, March 30, as First Day of Shawwal 14446AH marking end of the Month of Ramadan. The announcement, made on Saturday night, follows reports of moon sightings from various locations across the country. “With the sighting of theContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Sultan declares March 30 as Eld-el-Fitr celebration”

The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1,  as public holidays to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr.The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government.In a statement on Wednesday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, the Minister congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of theContinueContinue reading “Eld-el-Fitr: FG declares March 31, April 1 public holidays”

By Aderemi Bamgbose Prof Biliamin Ayinde, Chief Imam, University of Benin (UNIBEN), Benin Edo State, has tasked Muslim faithful to pray for the peace of Nigeria and its leaders during Ramadan. Ayinde, a Guest Lecturer, gave the advice on Sunday at a maiden Ramadan Lecture organised by the Muslim community of Olusegun Agagu University ofContinueContinue reading “Ramadan: Pray for Nigerian leaders, cleric urges Muslim faithful”

Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG,), has warned Nigerians against fire outbreaks across the country. He gave the warning while preaching at the church’s February Thanksgiving service at the Throne of Grace Parish, Ebute-Metta, Lagos. The cleric called for vigilance and prayer in the face ofContinueContinue reading “Adeboye warn Nigerians against fire outbreak”