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Faith

March 16, 2026

Anambra: Governor Soludo marks end of first term with church service

The service, held at the International Convention Centre, was also part of the activities lined up for Soludo’s inauguration for a second tenure, scheduled for March 17.

interdenominational church service
March 16, 2026

Nigerian Muslims, others should be protected against islamophobia: UN Secretary-General

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has urged governments and communities worldwide to intensify efforts to combat Islamophobia and protect Muslims.

Nigerian Muslims praying; Guterres
March 14, 2026

Parents must help children search for spouses to curb divorce: Islamic Cleric

The cleric said Islam supported parental involvement in spouse selection.

Divorce
March 14, 2026

Ramadan, Lent: Lawmaker donates 2,400 bags of rice to two Nasarawa LGAs

Mr Nalaraba said the gesture was to improve the lives of the Christians and Muslims before, during, and after the Ramadan and Lenten seasons.

Bags of rice used to illustrate the story
March 13, 2026

Kogi govt pays March salaries ahead of sallah celebration

Mr Fanwo noted that the early payment reflected the administration’s commitment to prioritising workers’ welfare in the state.

Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi [Photo Credit: Twitter]
March 13, 2026

Islamic terrorists kill more during Ramadan thinking they’ll go to heaven: Defence Minister

“It is usual with terrorists during Ramadan period, they feel when they die they are going to heaven,” said Mr Musa.

Christopher Musa and terrorists
March 13, 2026

Nigerian women advised to strengthen family bonds

Ms Yusuf said Muslim women play crucial roles as mothers, wives, daughters and sisters, both within the family and in wider society.

Muslim women
March 12, 2026

Israeli Attacks: Lebanese PM begs pope to protect Christians

“I asked the Holy See to intervene and mediate to help preserve the Christian presence in those villages,” said Mr Raggi.

Shelled Lebanon
March 12, 2026

Israeli-Hezbollah War: Pope Leo mourns killing of Catholic priest in Lebanon

‎”May the Lord grant that the blood he shed may be a seed of peace for beloved Lebanon,” the pontiff said.

Lebanon
March 12, 2026

Vatican sacks American bishop for stealing $250,000 from Catholic Church, lounging with sex workers in Mexico

“I have never, in my episcopal life, used any penny of the church money,” Mr Shaleta said. “On the contrary, I have done my best to preserve and manage the donations.”

Emanuel Shaleta in Catholic robe