The Methodist Church Nigeria, Archdiocese of Abuja will host the 42nd Council of Bishops in Abuja from Monday, 30 June to Monday, 7 July 2025. ‎According to a statement by the Chairman of the Publicity Sub Committee of 2025 Bishop Hosting Central Planning Committee, Sir ‘Tunde Babalola, the opening session of the Council will hold on Tuesday, 1 July 2025 …

As the crescent of Muharram ushers in 1447 AH / Hijrah New Year, the Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners Nigeria (GIMP‑Nigeria) extends heartfelt Salam and Eid Mubarak to the Muslim community, at home and across the globe. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, the Chairman of the Guild, Mr. Abdulkarim Abdulmalik said that this sacred milestone recalls the Prophet Muhammad’s journey of …

The Kano State Government has declared Thursday a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1447 AH. According to a statement on Wednesday by the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, Governor, Abba Yusuf congratulated Muslim faithful on witnessing the New Year, which begins with the month of Muharram, the first month of …

The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche has rejected a N30 million donation offered by Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris during a crusade organised by the church in the state. At the Kebbi Healing and Deliverance Crusade, a representative of the Commissioner for Social Duties, Zayyanu Umar Aliero, who represented his boss, announced the cash …

The Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin has been granted bail by the police following questioning over a viral video showing him holding a gun-like object. In a statement after questioning the cleric, who turned himself in on Tuesday, the Lagos State Police Command said that Adefarasin was interrogated and he volunteered a cautionary statement to …

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, has reimbursed pilgrims from the state who fell victim to a foreign currency scam in Saudi Arabia. This was disclosed by the state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board on Sunday. A statement e-signed by the Executive Secretary of the board, Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, confirmed that an investigation had commenced into ‘the recent incident involving some of …

Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang has expressed sadness over the demise of the state Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Very Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo. Fr. Lubo reportedly died in the early hours of Sunday at a hospital in Jos, the state capital, after a brief illness following an accident last week. The news of his passing …

The Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners Nigeria (GIMP-Nigeria) has called on the Federal Government to adopt a proactive and inclusive approach to promoting religious tolerance, national unity, and peaceful coexistence across the country. In a statement issued at the end of the Guild’s Governing Board meeting in Abuja on Friday, the interfaith advocacy group, while commemorating the country’s 12 June …

The Vatican announced Wednesday the first appointment of a Chinese bishop under Leo XIV, signalling the new pope’s support for a controversial accord on nominations struck by his predecessor with Beijing. The Holy See expressed ‘satisfaction’ at the recognition by China of the appointment of Joseph Lin Yuntuan as auxiliary bishop of Fuzhou, capital of the southeastern Fujian province. The …

Saudi Arabia on Monday announced the successful and peaceful conclusion of the Hajj pilgrimage for the Islamic year 1446, with over 1.67 million pilgrims performing the sacred rites. The announcement was made by the Deputy Emir of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishaal, who praised the Kingdom’s leadership for ensuring the event was free of any major health, security, …