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Religion central to West Africa’s stability, military readiness: USAFRICOM
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (453+ words) Mr Forrester made the remark at the launch of the West African Religious Affairs Symposium (WARAS) in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday. He said the timing of the symposium was critical because partner forces were operating in increasingly complex and high-stress…...
Sultan of Sokoto links hate speech to insulting religious leaders, urges restraint
1+ week, 2+ day ago (505+ words) The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has called for increased cooperation among religious communities to promote peace and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. Mr Abubakar, who is the president-general of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), stated this when…...
Kebbi govt resolves 1,496 marriage disputes, treats 20,000 mental health patients in three years
1+ week, 2+ day ago (656+ words) The Kebbi Ministry of Religious Affairs says it has resolved 1,496 marriage and community disputes in the last three years as part of efforts to promote peaceful coexistence and strengthen family values across the state. The Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Sani…...
My wife being Redeemed Church pastor downplays religious crisis in Nigeria, Tinubu tells pope’s emissary
1+ week, 3+ day ago (342+ words) Over the weekend, President Bola Tinubu said that his wife being a pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God “downplays religious controversy,” including alleged Christian genocide, in Nigeria. Mr Tinubu lauded Pope Leo XIV, noting his efforts worldwide to…...
Interfaith dialogue key to tackling Nigeria’s insecurity: Tinubu
1+ week, 4+ day ago (529+ words) Mr Tinubu spoke while receiving Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See, at his residence in Abuja. Mr Gallagher was accompanied by the minister of foreign affairs, Bianca Ojukwu. “My administration…...
Anglican primate tasks newly ordained clergy on sacrificial service, nation-building
2+ week, 3+ day ago (534+ words) Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, has urged newly ordained deacons and priests to lead lives of sacrifice and unwavering doctrinal integrity to foster nation-building. Mr Ndukuba gave the charge on Sunday during the…...
Kumuyi leads global crusade in Abuja from June 24
4+ week, 1+ day ago (642+ words) The Deeper Life Bible Church says its General Superintendent, Dr William Kumuyi, will lead the 2026 edition of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) in Abuja from June 24. The FCT State Overseer of the church, Edison Daminabo, stated this at a…...
Oyo declares Tuesday work-free day to commemorate Hijrah 1448H
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (268+ words) The Oyo State government has declared Tuesday a work-free day to commemorate and celebrate the new Islamic calendar year, Hijrah 1448AH. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Ibadan by the state commissioner for information and civic orientation,…...
NAHCON returns 17,347 pilgrims to Nigeria, concludes airlift for nine states
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (543+ words) The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has airlifted 17,347 Nigerian pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. NAHCON, in an update on the airlift operation, also said that nine states had completed the return of their pilgrims. It…...
Religious leaders seek inclusion in Nigeria’s AI policy, demand ethical safeguards
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (474+ words) Religious leaders in Nigeria have called for the inclusion of faith-based perspectives in the development of national policies on artificial intelligence, warning that unchecked adoption of the technology could undermine cultural, moral and spiritual values. The meeting was facilitated by…...