Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Muslims in the State, Nigeria and across the world, on the commencement of the 2021 Ramadan fasting. The Governor also urged Islamic faithful to pray relentlessly for the peace and development of the country during the fasting period. He specifically asked the Almighty Allah to show mercy […]
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced the sighting of the moon and noted that the 2021 Ramadan will begin on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. This is according to a broadcast by the President-General of NSCIA and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Monday night, April 12, 2021. The Sultan of […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the beginning of Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan, which marks the commencement of 30 days of fasting. In a message to the nation to mark the occasion on Monday, April 12, 2012, President Buhari prayed to Allah to accept our sacrifices and increase the unity, solidarity, peace and prosperity of […]
Pope Francis has thanked the people of Iraq for allowing him to make his historic trip to the country, saying Iraqis deserve to live in peace. In his weekly audience, the 84-year-old pope reflected on the packed three-day programme that saw him travel throughout Iraq last weekend, offering encouragement to persecuted Christians and extending a […]
The presidency has faulted a group, the Muslim Solidarity Forum, over a threat it issued to the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Revd Matthew Hassan Kukah, to tender an apology over a recent comment credited to him or leave the State. Channels TV reports that in a statement signed on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, by […]
Christian and Islamic leaders have disagreed over Government’s claim that reopening of religious centres has contributed to the spike in COVID-19 cases since the second wave hit the country last November. Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 Control, MrBoss Mustapha, told Newsmen that reopening of Schools and businesses also caused the high […]
The Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) on the appointment of Sepeteri, Oyo State-born Revd Dr Israel Ade Akanji, as the new President of the Convention. The Governor, who equally lauded the outgoing President, Revd Dr Supo Ayokunle, for the great progress recorded by the NBC under his […]
The Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has approved the suspension of the 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. curfew earlier imposed on States by the Federal Government, saying that officials of the State’s Task Force on COVID-19 will ensure strict compliance to the guidelines and advisories during the Yuletide and after. He, therefore, directed that […]
Christians have been charged to praise God always irrespective of life’s challenges. Prophet Isaiah Alade of CAC Ori-Oke Anu gave the charge at the annual Christmas Carol Service of the BCOS, held on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the Corporation’s Christian Chapel. Prophet Alade said there is power in praise, worship and thanksgiving, as God […]
The Lagos State Government has warned religious leaders in the State against a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, urging them to intensify safety protocols to avert the spread of the virus. The State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr Anofiu Elegushi, said this on Monday, November 16, 2020, in Lagos at the 2020 International Day […]
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