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Faith

March 30, 2024

2024 Hajj: Kebbi Board appeals to prospective pilgrims to complete N1.9 million outstanding balance

“The door is open for those who want to pay for a fresh hajj seat. They should go ahead and pay N8,255,000.’’

Kebbi Governor, Nasir Idris
March 30, 2024

Easter: Sacrifice, courage core of professional military calling, says defence chief

“I invite Nigerians to join me in prayer for the souls of our fallen heroes and for strength for their grieving families.’’

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa
March 29, 2024

Bauchi government approves N2.1 billion subsidy for 2024 Hajj pilgrims

“Those awarded Hajj slots by the state government would also benefit,” he said.

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed
March 29, 2024

Philippines marks Good Friday with crucifixions, flagellations

The Catholic Church does not encourage extreme acts of faith but does little to stop the practice.

FILIPINOS MARKING GOOD FRIDAY WHIPPING (Credit: BANGKOK)
March 29, 2024

Easter Vibes: Nigeria’s gospel music streaming rises by 1228%

Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s head of music for Sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying it was in celebration of Easter.

Spotify
March 29, 2024

Seeds of patience sown by poverty-stricken Nigerians to bear fruits soon: Tinubu

Mr Tinubu commended Nigerians for their sacrifices in the past few months so the nation could be steered to recovery and sustainable growth.

President Bola Tinubu
March 29, 2024

Stop cursing Nigeria; wait until 2027 to remove bad leaders, Tinubu tells Muslim, Christian clerics

Wait until the next election to change him, but do not condemn your country. Do not curse Nigeria. This is a beautiful land,” said Mr Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu host clerics in State House
March 29, 2024

CBN raises capital base of banks to N200 billion from N25 billion

CBN has increased the minimum capital requirement for commercial banks with national licences from N25 billion to N200 billion.

CARDOSO+CBN LOGO; FIRST BANK; GTBANK; ACCESS; ZENITH; UBA; FCMB
March 28, 2024

Easter: Catholic Church priests warned against false teachings

“If your words are lies, you are teaching your parishioners to lie, and you are teaching them to tell lies and give false witnesses,” Callistus Onaga said.

Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Callistus Onaga
March 28, 2024

Easter Blues: Anambra residents lament rising food prices 

Mr Odogwu said Thursday that the high cost of edible products was caused by greed among those who sell them.

Foodstuffs