Last Saturday, Muslims across the world were ushered into the holy month of Ramadan which will coincide with the Christian Lent. Without doubt, millions of Muslims and Christians around the world usually observe these periods of fasting, which are often times for reflection, and spiritual renewal. Understandably, while the two faiths have distinct traditions and practices, there are, of course, …

That Ramadan and Lent are being observed this year almost simultaneously points to the fact that there is not need for religious acrimony of any sort. Mankind comes from same source – God Almighty! It is not in the place of any man to choose whether to be a Muslim or Christian. That prerogative belongs to God. Here are a …

Youth members of Assemblies of God Church, Zion Family, at 134B Wethedral Road, Owerri, Imo State on Sunday protested a petition against their pastor as they locked out everyone and sealed the premises of the church. The action of the youths forced people to go home as no service was held despite the presence of other church members. The youths …

The Acting National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ambassador Iliya Umar Damagum has called on Muslims to use fasting period for promoting political cohesion and unity among Nigerians. Damagun made the call on Saturday in his Ramadan message to mark the commencement of 2025 annual Ramadan fasting observed by Muslims faithfuls. In the statement made available to newsmen by …

United States Vice President JD Vance addressed the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Friday, focusing on the plight of Christians facing persecution, particularly in Nigeria. Vance, in his speech, shared the story of Nigerian priests who continue to protect their congregations despite facing severe challenges. Vance used the example to emphasise the Donald Trump administration’s commitment to defending religious …

The Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners (GIMP), which set out to promote peace, tolerance, harmony and acceptance of religious plurality among the various peoples of the world, has wished the Muslim Ummah a very peaceful and spiritual season as the Ramadan commenced today (Saturday). In a statement by its Vice Chairman  Mr. Muyiwa Akintunde, GIMP reminded the Muslim Ummah of …

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared that Ramadan will start today. Speaking from his palace, Abubakar announced that the crescent moon was sighted evening of February 28, corresponding to the 29th day of Shaban. The Sultan urged all Muslims to dedicate the holy month to prayers, seeking Allah’s blessings and guidance for the nation and its leaders. …

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Muslims across the country to look for the 2025 (1446 AH) Ramadan moon from Friday. The Sultan made the call in a statement by NSCIA Secretary-General Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, on Thursday. ‘Consequent upon the advice …

The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship Of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, says true men of God don’t publicly criticise elected leaders when they have the privilege to speak with them privately, away from the media. ‘It is our responsibility to speak truth to power,’ he said on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief breakfast programme on Monday. ‘If you …

Bishop Wale Oke has been re-elected the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PN) for another four-year term. The election took place during the ongoing 18th National Biennial Conference of the PFN, held at the Glory Dome in Abuja. The conference, which began on Tuesday, is scheduled to conclude on Friday. Announcing his re-election on his official Facebook …