By ALIYU AMINU ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI (A.A.A.A.) SHEHU TAJBANK Limited has formalised a partnership with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS). The agreement was signed on Monday in Abuja, with TAJBank Managing Director/CEO, Hamid Joda, describing the move as part of […]
IGBO spirituality is a complex tapestry of forces and principles, embodied in a pantheon of deities that govern nature, morality, and human destiny. At the top is Chukwu (Chi-Ukwu), the Supreme Source—too vast to be worshipped directly. Ala/Ani, Mother Earth, upholds morality, justice, fertility, and the laws of the land, while Amadioha wields thunder, lightning, […]
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M.M.M.) IBRAHIM THE National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has directed its staff to step up preparations for the 2026 Hajj, with clear emphasis on stronger coordination, improved service delivery, and a complaint-free experience for Nigerian pilgrims, especially in Madina. At a strategic review meeting in Abuja, NAHCON Chairman/CEO, Prof. Abdullahi […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF POPE Leo XIV began his first overseas trip on Thursday with a visit to Ankara, where he met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and called for renewed global dialogue and patience in resolving conflicts. Speaking at the Turkish National Library, Leo praised Turkey’s historic role as a cultural and religious bridge […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, joined Christian faithful and government officials at the Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) Asaba Nine Lessons and Carol held on Wednesday 26 November 2025, at Emmanuel the Saviour Catholic Church, Asaba. The state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, was represented […]
By ALIYU AMINU ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI (A.A.A.A.) SHEHU ACROSS many Nigerian states, Muslims form a significant share of the population—sometimes even the clear majority. Yet their presence in political leadership remains disproportionately low. In several states with large Muslim populations, it is still uncommon to find a Muslim serving as deputy governor, heading key ministries, or […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA CATHOLICS across Lagos State on Sunday joined the global Church to celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, marked with colourful processions and public professions of faith. The solemnity, instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI, proclaims Jesus as King of the Universe and reminds believers that His reign transcends all earthly […]
By HAUWA MAGANA FIFTY of the more than 300 students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State, have escaped and reunited with their parents, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) reported on Sunday. The pupils fled between Friday and Saturday, according to Daniel Atori, media aide to CAN […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on Christians across Nigeria to rise above denominational barriers and unite as one body in confronting the moral and social challenges plaguing the nation. He made the call on Thursday during the 2025 Delta State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Day celebration, held at […]
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M.M.M.) IBRAHIM NIGERIA and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to begin preparations for the 2026 Hajj. The agreement was signed in Jeddah by NAHCON Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, and Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Hajj, Abdulfatah Mashat, marking Nigeria’s formal participation in the pilgrimage. The MoU outlines […]