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Faith

August 30, 2024

Catholic Church condemns priests setting up ‘private ministries’ as side hustle

The CBCN stated that apart from the unorthodox practices by the private ministries, the priests involved also lose focus on their responsibilities as spiritual leaders.

Catholic priests
August 29, 2024

56,000 Christians killed, 21,000 abducted amid four-year rampage by armed herdsmen across northern Nigeria: Dutch Group

Christians, according to ORFA, were the worst affected by the wave of attacks and killings, and for every Muslim killed, about 6.5 Christians had been murdered.

Armed herdsmen
August 28, 2024

Methodist Church Election: FG to deport Zimbabwean cleric over tourist visa breach

The Nigeria Immigration Service has ordered the immediate repatriation of a Zimbabwean cleric, Eben Nhiwatawi, for visa violation.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
August 28, 2024

Insecurity: Christian, Muslim leaders warn Tinubu of grave danger in Nigeria

The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) has expressed grave concern over the alarming rise in insecurity across the country.

NIREC executives and armed bandits
August 27, 2024

Afghanistan: Taliban bans martial arts, says it’s violence

The UN diplomatic mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has called the law a “distressing vision for Afghanistan’s future.”

TALIBAN MILITANTS
August 27, 2024

MFM leader Olukoya mourns music promoter Esho

Mr Esho died on Monday, June 17, 2024, after a brief illness at 77. He is to be buried on Friday, August 30.

Daniel Olukoya and Femi Esho
August 25, 2024

Shettima stresses worth of marital, family values at IG son’s Lagos wedding

Mr Shettima hailed the IG’s character and ability to wield power with integrity.

Kashim Shettima
August 24, 2024

Federation urges unity to foster peaceful coexistence, religious tolerance 

Mr Ogurie said the federation gathered religious leaders to spur discussions on ways to address disunity and religious conflict.

United Nations
August 22, 2024

Gana advocates biblical values for personal, national transformation

Mr Gana stated that living by biblical principles was crucial to overcoming challenges, including poverty, and achieving success in various aspects of life.

former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana and CAN logo
August 20, 2024

Lagos: Governor Sanwo-Olu hails Isese worshippers

It is usually celebrated every August 20 as a day for traditional worshipers to celebrate their deities.

Isese Festival