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Faith

July 12, 2023

Police confirm release of abducted Catholic priest in Ebonyi

The police command in Abakaliki, said that the priest, Rev. Fr. Joseph Azubuike, was released unhurt by the kidnappers.

Rev. Fr. Joseph Azubuike (Credir: New Telegraph)
July 9, 2023

Don’t divide Nigerians with religion, cleric warns politicians

The clergyman, who frowned at negative comments by some politicians, said that even though tribe and tongue may differ, Nigerians are one.

Unuefe Ikhiuwu, General Overseer, Christ Chosen Church of God
July 9, 2023

Anglican primate begs Tinubu to consider Nigerians’ sufferings in tough decisions

The primate urged all Nigerians to support the federal government’s reforms to rebuild the economy.

President Bola Tinubu
July 8, 2023

NCPC boss Yakubu Pam promises to prioritise staff welfare

He said experiences garnered in surmounting challenges in the past three years would be used to entrench a system that would ensure the smooth running of the commission.

NCPC Executive Secretary, Reverend Yakubu Pam
July 7, 2023

Police yet to make arrest weeks after Islamic fanatics murdered Usman Buda in Sokoto

On June 25, Peoples Gazette reported how zealots killed Mr Buda over an allegation of blasphemy, a development that attracted widespread condemnation from Nigerians.

Islamic mob
July 5, 2023

2023 Hajj: 272 Kwara pilgrims return to Nigeria

She stated that the NAHCON zonal coordinator for Kwara, Ibrahim Fijabi, said that 272 pilgrims arrived with him.

Nigerian pilgrims used to illustrate the story
July 5, 2023

Recent attack on RCCG in Ogun assault on religious freedom: CAN

CAN president, Daniel Okoh, on Wednesday in Abuja, described the attack on worshippers as “an assault on religious freedom in Nigeria.”

CAN president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh
July 4, 2023

EU report on 2023 elections aimed to incite anarchy in Nigeria: MURIC

The executive director of MURIC, Ishaq Akintola, labelled the report as an imperialist agenda in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

Ishaq Akintola
July 3, 2023

2023 Hajj: Gov. Yusuf donates N65 million to Kano pilgrims

Bature Dawakin-Tofa, the 2023 Hajj media team chairman, announced the donation on Monday.

Abba Yusuf
July 3, 2023

Pope Francis ‘angry, disgusted’ by burning of Quran in Sweden

Two men participated in a demonstration in the Swedish capital where the Quran was burnt on the first day of Muslims’ Eid al-Adha holiday.

Pope Francis