Group set plans in motion to tackle high rate of divorce
Worried over the high rate of divorce in the country, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have concluded plans to hold a conference on strengthening families. Mr Raymond…
Olumba-Olumba says, Same sex marriage is against divine command
His Holiness, Olumba-Olumba Obu, Founder and Head of Administration of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, says those advocating same sex marriage under the guise of freedom of choice…
Eid-el-Fitr: Islamic movement advocates Quranic teaching for a better society
The President, Afemai Islamic Movement, Ismail Danesi has called for proper Quranic teaching for the children and youths so that the society would be a better place for all. Danesi…
Ramadan Lecture: Don tasks men on welfare of widows, orphans
An academic, Prof. Rafatu Abdulhamid of the Department of Islamic Studies, University of Abuja has enjoined men to accord priority attention to the welfare and well-being of widows and orphans.…
Bishop decries direct involvement of traditional, religious leaders in politics
Rev. Christian Onyia, the Bishop of Nike Anglican Diocese in Enugu State has decried the direct involvement of traditional and religious leaders in politics during the just concluded general elections.…
Easter: Jonathan preaches love, sacrifice
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to show love to one another and imbibe the spirit of sacrifice as a means of rebuilding trust and building a stable and…
Rev. Fr Lawrence inaugurated as CAN Chairman Awe LGA, other excos
The Nasarawa State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Sunday inaugurated a new executive committee (EXCO) for the Awe chapter to pilot its affairs for the next five years. The…
Sheikh canvasses Islamic regulations as solution to reducing divorce
By Funmilayo Adeyemi A judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Magistrate Court, Sheikh Ayuba Abubakar has canvassed for an Islamic regulation to curb the alarming rate of divorce in…
Pope Francis in hospital for scheduled tests, Vatican says
The Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was taken to a hospital on Wednesday for “some tests which had been scheduled previously,” according to Holy See spokesman Matteo Bruni.…
CAN calls on youths in Plateau to be peaceful
The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Plateau chapter, Mr Polycarp Lubo, has advised youths in the state to remain peaceful always for the development of the state. Lubo gave…
Catholic Bishops want FG to review new naira notes policy
Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, President Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on Sunday urged the Federal Government to review the new cash policy to ease the hardships it has caused…
Church gifts 3-bedroom bungalow to widow
Joy and excitement enveloped Umuanum Ohekelem community in Imo on Saturday as the Anglican Communion of Egbu Diocese, Imo, handed over a three-bedroom bungalow to an indigent widow, Mrs Ihuaka…
Bandits set Catholic Priest ablaze, shot another in Niger
Bandits in the early hours of Sunday, January 15, 2023 set ablaze Rev. Fr Isaac Achi, the chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Paikoro Local Government chapter of Niger…
Killing of Catholic Priest in Niger, CAN urges Govt. to double efforts in tackling insecurity
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger has condemned the killing of a Catholic Priest in Paikoro Local Government Area of the state. CAN called on the three tiers…
2023 election won’t be business as usual-Cardinal Onaiyekan
His Grace, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, has cautioned politicians against any attempt to rig the forthcoming general elections. “With the current yearnings of the people for…