Saturday, April 18, 2026

Faith

April 18, 2026

A performing politician shouldn’t fear 2027 poll outcome: Baptist President

Mr Akanji argued that community-based efforts could strengthen national response to the nation’s worsening insecurity.

Nigerian Baptist Convention
April 16, 2026

Church in Wales votes to make same-sex marriage blessings permanent

Speaking after the vote, Cherry Vann, Archbishop of Wales, thanked members for the tone of the debate.

April 16, 2026

Catholic bishops defend Pope Leo after JD Vance’s theology criticism

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has rallied behind Pope Leo XIV after U.S. Vice-President James David ‘JD’ Vance publicly criticised the pontiff’s comments condemning war.

Pope Leo in Africa
April 15, 2026

Interfaith centre seeks swift action against extremist groups, other criminals

The centre made the call after its strategic weekly review meeting on the Early Warning and Early Response System.

Boko Haram insurgents
April 13, 2026

‘I do not fear Donald Trump,’ Pope Leo declares

Asked directly about Mr Trump’s comments criticising him on Truth Social, the Catholic pope said, “It’s ironic — the name of the site itself. Say no more.”

Pope Leo XIV
April 13, 2026

Pope Leo weak, nobody; Catholic cardinals elected him because of me: Trump

“I like his brother Louis much better than I like him, because Louis is all MAGA. He gets it, and Leo doesn’t,” said Mr Trump.

Donald Trump and Pope Leo
April 13, 2026

Patience Jonathan inducted into knighthood of Saint Paul in Bayelsa

Patience Jonathan transferred her knighthood from the Aba Diocese to the Ogbia Diocese.

Patience Jonathan
April 10, 2026

Flynas deploys six airbus planes for 2026 Hajj operation in Nigeria  

According to him, four of the aircrafts have a 430 sitting capacity each.

Hajj pilgrims
April 8, 2026

Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticising Trump threat

Pope Leo on Wednesday praised the ‌two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, hours after calling U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat against the population of Iran “unacceptable”.

Pope Leo XIV
April 6, 2026

Gov. Idris inaugurates 2026 Hajj kits for Kebbi intending pilgrims 

He appreciated the leadership of the Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Agency.

Governor Nasir Idris