Category: Religion
BREAKING: At Least 204 Catholic Bishops Kidnapped, Over 15 Killed By Terrorists In Last 10 Years – Church Secretariat
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has revealed that at least 204 Catholic priests and seminarians have been abducted by terrorists and religious extremists over the past decade, with more than 15 brutally killed during captivity. The disclosure was made in a statement issued by the Secretary-General of the Catholic Secretariat, Michael Banjo, following a…
Salvation Ministries Members Attack Journalist After He Raises Fire Alarm at Port Harcourt Church
A journalist, Amadi Precious, was reportedly beaten unconscious by members of Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt after raising an alarm about a fire outbreak at the church’s Glorious Chapel. The incident, which occurred on March 15, 2025, has sparked outrage and calls for accountability. Details of the Incident Amadi recounted his ordeal on Facebook, stating…
Federal Government Denies Targeted Killings of Christians, Counters US Congress Claims
The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly countered claims by the US Congress that Christians are being targeted for killings in parts of the country, describing the narrative as misleading and the work of “fifth columnists” seeking to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). In a statement issued by the Ministry of…
FG Urges States to Reopen Schools Shut for Ramadan, Says Education Minister
The Federal Government has called on the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kebbi, and Kano states to reconsider their decision to shut down state-owned schools for the Ramadan period. The Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, expressed concern over the potential loss of learning time and emphasized the need to prioritize education, even during the…
IPOB’s Lawyer Criticizes Anambra Governor Over Ban on Public Preaching
The legal counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has strongly opposed the Anambra State Government’s recent ban on public preaching and the imposition of a ₦500,000 fine on defaulters. Ejiofor, speaking to journalists in Owerri on Monday, described the ban as a violation of Section 38(1) of the 1999 Constitution…
Shariah Council Defends Closure of Schools in Northern States During Ramadan
The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has defended the decision by several Northern states to close primary and secondary schools during Ramadan, stating that the move prioritizes students’ well-being amid extreme heat conditions. The council also urged Zamfara, Sokoto, Jigawa, and other states to adopt similar measures, dismissing opposition from the Christian Association…
Pope Francis Marks Three Weeks in Hospital, Releases Audio Message Amid Health Concerns
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church, marked three weeks in hospital on Friday as he continues to battle double pneumonia. The Vatican reported that his condition remains “stable,” but the pontiff sounded weak and breathless in his first audio message since his hospitalization on February 14. The pope’s health has been a…
Nigeria Signs Pact with Saudi Arabia to Boost $7.7 Trillion Halal Economy
The Nigerian Government has signed a cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) to position Nigeria as a leading player in the global halal market, valued at $7.7 trillion. The agreement, signed at the Makkah Halal Forum in Saudi Arabia, aims to facilitate investment, technical cooperation, and market access across key…
Sultanate Council Sets Friday, 28th February 2025, as Date to Begin Search for the New Moon of Ramadan
The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has announced that Friday, 28th February 2025, will mark the commencement of the search for the new moon of Ramadan 1446 AH. This was contained in a statement signed by the Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu. …
Federal Government Seeks Collaboration with Religious Leaders to End Open Defecation in Nigeria
The Federal Government has called on religious and community leaders to join forces in the fight against open defecation in Nigeria. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, made the appeal during an advocacy visit to the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Most Reverend Ignatius Kaigama, as part of the…