Friday, October 30, 2026

Faith

July 5, 2024

Kebbi government declares Monday public holiday

Governor Nasir Idris has declared Monday a public holiday to mark the beginning of the new Islamic calendar, the first Muharram 1446AH.

Kebbi Governor, Nasir Idris
July 2, 2024

Niger deputy governor loses wife

The governor expressed sadness over the incident.

Niger map
July 1, 2024

Tinubu condoles with ex-Borno Governor Sheriff over mother’s death

President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the former Governor Ali Modu Sheriff over the demise of his mother, Hajiya Aisa.

Ali Modu Sheriff
June 30, 2024

Gov. Radda queries Katsina Emirates Council over district heads’ absence at Sallah festivities

Mr Radda demanded that the Emirates Council provide reasons for the district heads’ absence from the celebration.

Governor Dikko Radda
June 30, 2024

Former defence chief, Ogohi, dies at 75

The late Ogohi was the defence chief between 1999 and 2003,

former Chief of Defence Staff, Adm. Ibrahim Ogohi (credit: NAN)
June 29, 2024

CCC, C&S hold unity rally, plan Abuja unification crusade

Ms Ajayi said during the rally that the Holy Spirit brought comfort to the churches.

Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi
June 29, 2024

Anyim hails lawmaker’s efforts to revive culture in Ebonyi community

“The centre will enhance interaction within the community and create the much needed understanding between the young and old.’’

Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim
June 29, 2024

14 killed as truck rams into worshippers after Friday prayers in Kano

No fewer than 14 persons died in an auto crash in Imawa town along the Zaria–Kano highway in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State.

June 28, 2024

Saudi Arabia, UAE cut Friday prayers over heat waves

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said they shortened the traditional Friday prayers until the end of the summer due to intense heat.

Friday prayer in Saudi Arabia
June 28, 2024

65-year-old GO of Jesus House of Joy Church defiled seven-year-old girl: Commissioner

Mr Ogwu confessed to the commissioner, Ify Obinabo, that he “just fingered the girl once.”

Jesus House of Joy Church