President Extends Eid Greetings PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the celebration of Eid-El-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued in Abuja by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the president urged Muslims to celebrate the occasion with a renewed commitment to unity, patriotism, and service […]
Governor Felicitates Muslims on Eid DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful in Delta State and across Nigeria as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, the governor commended Muslims for their […]
Federal Government Announces Eid Holidays THE Federal Government has declared Thursday 19 March and Friday 20 March 2026, as public holidays to commemorate Eid-El-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. Message to the […]
Muslims Asked to Look Out for Shawwal Moon THE Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslims nationwide to begin searching for the crescent moon of Shawwal 1447 AH from Wednesday 18 March. The directive, issued through the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, marks a key step toward determining the end of Ramadan and […]
Eno Hosts Muslim Leaders at Ramadan Iftar GOVERNOR Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has commended the Muslim community in the state for fostering peaceful coexistence and contributing to the state’s socio-economic development. The governor made the remarks during a special Ramadan Iftar dinner hosted for leaders and stakeholders of the Muslim […]
Church Launches Education Support Initiative THE Archbishop of Christ Missionaries Crusaders Church, Goddowell Avwomakpa, has awarded bursary support to 105 students of the church currently studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The presentation, which marked the official launch of the church’s bursary scheme, took place on 8 March 2026, at the church’s International Headquarters in […]
Gunfight Disrupts Religious Observance FEAR gripped several rural communities in Katsina State last Friday after a violent confrontation between rival bandit groups forced residents in more than 10 villages to suspend the weekly Juma’at congregational prayers. Residents and community sources said the clash occurred around settlements located near the borders of Musawa Local Government Area, […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A. A.) RUFUS Faith and Governance Meet in Abuja A new platform for dialogue between faith leaders and public servants emerged in Abuja as the National Mosque Abuja hosted its inaugural National Iftar and Leadership Colloquium. The event, organised in partnership with the Federal Government Public Servant Forum, brought together government officials, […]
Clerics Call for Urgent Presidential Intervention THE Anambra State chapter of the Pentecostal Bishops Association has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, warning that his continued incarceration could fuel unrest in the South-East. The appeal was made at the end of […]
By CHINO OBASI A Lingering Question Over Religious Dominance “WHICH is the dominant religion in Nigeria?” The question resurfaces periodically, often amplified by political undertones and public anxieties. For many citizens, it is less about statistics and more about identity, power, and the constitutional character of the nation. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, has long been […]