Saturday, June 20, 2026

lent

March 16, 2026

Lent, Ramadan: Tinubu orders nationwide rice distribution to Christians, Muslims

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the distribution of rice across Nigeria for Christians and Muslims during Ramadan and Lent.

BAGS OF RICE used to illustrate the story
March 5, 2026

CAN gives kudos to Governor Uba Sani, prays for him

CAN requested the governor to restore government sponsorship of Christian pilgrimage to Jerusalem, which had been suspended since 2015.

Uba Sani with religious leaders in Kaduna
February 19, 2026

Ramadan, Lent: Gov Adeleke reduces Osun public servants’ work hours

Mr Adeleke said the adjustment was intended to support workers during the fasting season.

Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke
February 19, 2026

Jandor urges Nigerians to unite as Ramadan, Lent begin same day

Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), the lead visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, says Ramadan and Lent remind citizens of their shared duty to build a caring society.

Jandor
February 18, 2026

Lent: Catholic priest urges national reflection ahead of 2027 elections

“If our leaders emulate Christ, we will not hear about electoral malpractice or manipulation,” said the Catholic priest.

Catholic Church service
February 18, 2026

Divine, strategic for Nigerian Muslims, Christians to begin 2026 Ramadan, Lent same day: Bago

The governor described it as both divine and strategic that Muslims and Christians began their 2026 fasting on the same day.

Umar Mohammed Bago
April 3, 2022

Catholics hold retreat to pray for Nigeria

The retreat daily anchored by different resource persons, ignited the faithful spiritually as fervent supplications were made to atone sins and halt national challenges.

February 17, 2021

Lent: No point fasting if we won’t repent from wicked ways: Cleric

“We should fast and pray to seek the mercy and favour of God, not just fasting from food but from wicked acts.”

Catholic Church