Asagba Extends Eid-El-Kabir Greetings THE Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Azinge, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-El-Kabir celebration. In a goodwill message issued on behalf of the Palace and the people of Asaba Kingdom, the monarch described Eid-El-Kabir as a sacred season that reflects the values of sacrifice, […]
Governor Extends Eid Greetings to Muslims DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has felicitated with Muslims in Delta State and across Nigeria on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha celebration, urging them to use the period to pray for national peace, unity and development. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, […]
Delta Pilgrims Hold Special Prayer Session in Saudi Arabia MUSLIM pilgrims from Delta State participating in the ongoing Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia have offered special prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori during activities marking the Day of Arafat. The prayer session took place at Mount Arafat, regarded as […]
A Reckoning With Centuries of Institutional Power A First-of-its-Kind Admission From a U.S.-Born Pope POPE Leo XIV has broken new ground by formally apologising for the Holy See’s historical role in legitimising slavery, placing institutional responsibility at the centre of his first major doctrinal document. The encyclical not only addresses individual Christian participation in slavery, […]
Federal Government calls on Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, unity and prayers for national peace as Muslims prepare for Eid al-Adha festivities. Federal Government Declares Eid al-Adha Holidays THE Federal Government has declared Wednesday 27 May and Thursday 28 May 2026 as public holidays to commemorate the Eid al-Adha celebration observed by Muslims across Nigeria and […]
Asagba Advocates Stronger Church-Community Relations HIS Royal Majesty, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has challenged churches in Asaba Kingdom to strengthen their contributions to social development through practical community-based interventions. The monarch made the appeal during a visit by leaders and members of Loveworld Bible Church to the Asagba Palace in Asaba. Focus on Education and Human […]
Rising Ram Prices Stir Concern Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir Sharp Increase in Market Prices RESIDENTS and traders in Dei-Dei and Kubwa communities in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory have raised concerns over the steep rise in ram prices ahead of the upcoming Eid-El-Kabir celebration. Market checks show that the cost of rams […]
Pilgrims Lift Nigeria in Prayer During Hajj PILGRIMS from Kwara State have offered special prayers for peace, unity, and national development during the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. The prayer session, held on Sunday, saw worshippers seeking divine intervention for stability in Nigeria, while also praying for the continued progress of their home state. Focus […]
Church Raises Ethical Concerns Over AI Growth THE Catholic Church has called for urgent ethical reflection on the rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence, warning that its misuse could threaten human dignity, truth and moral responsibility. The call was made during the 60th World Communications Day celebration hosted by St. Augustine Major Seminary in collaboration with […]
A Long-Overdue Reckoning THE decision by the Church of Scotland to apologise for its historical role in slavery reflects a growing global movement among institutions confronting their past. Adopted at the General Assembly in Edinburgh, the apology signals a willingness to engage with uncomfortable truths about religion’s intersection with economic and social systems built on […]