The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has defended the decision by some northern state governments to close primary and secondary schools during Ramadan, saying it prioritises students’ well-being amid extreme heat conditions. SCSN also urged Zamfara, Sokoto, Jigawa, and other states to adopt similar measures. In a statement by its Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba-Ahmad, SCSN dismissed opposition from the …

The Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Ali Dalori has distributed cash and food items, other materials and cash worth over N200 million to his constituents in the North as empowerment for the 30-day Ranadan fasting period. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Hon. Yemi Akinbode, the political leader …

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Muslim faithful, and said that the period has a ‘special significance as it coincides with a period of renewed hope and progress for our nation’. According to the President, his almost two-year-old administration’s bold and transformative policies are beginning to yield positive results, ‘as evidenced by the gradual stabilisation of our economy’. He gave …

The Revival Assembly Church is set to launch the Revived Business Community (RBC) on Saturday, at Achievers Hall, Revival Assembly, Ogba, Lagos. According to a statement by RBC’s Brands and Media team, the vision is to build a formidable business community of vibrant, diligent, and prosperous people and to drive business growth, profitability, and success through sustained developmental patterns among …

The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, has reaffirmed the Board’s readiness to facilitate the visa process for pilgrims in the state. Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa made this statement shortly after a management meeting in his office. Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u added that the visa process has officially kick off 19 February 2025. He …

The Chairman of the Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners (GIMP), Mr. Abdulkarim Abdulmalik has called on Nigerian journalists to put the promotion of inter-religious dialogue on the front burner of their news coverage. During the Guild’s commemoration of the World Interfaith Harmony Week 2025 at the weekend, Abdulmalik noted that prioritising stories and articles that promote religious tolerance, peace and …

Suspended pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Pastor Idowu Iluyomade has launched a new ministry in Lagos called The Family Fellowship. In a video that went viral on Monday morning, Iluyomade was seen celebrating with members during their inaugural service held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The service, which took place …

Retired Archbishop of Nnewi Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Most Rev Godwin Okpala, who just regained his freedom after he was kidnapped on December 6, 2024, has recounted his ordeal in the hands of his abductors. Okpala was abducted alongside his driver, but was only able to regain freedom on 3rd January after spending 27 days in captivity. The clergyman …

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has urged Nigerians to remain optimistic about the nation’s economic prospects. Adegbite also urged Nigerians to embrace the spirit of love and sacrifice during this Christmas season. In his Christmas goodwill message, released through his Special Adviser on Media, Rev. Oladapo Daramola on Tuesday, Adegbite emphasised …

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, revealed yesterday that he almost faced challenges with certain individuals in the country after urging Nigerians to pray for divine intervention against efforts by powerful cabals allegedly working to hinder the success of private refineries in Nigeria. He made this remark during the ongoing annual …