News as it breaks
The Vatican has issued a new decree approved by Pope Leo, instructing Catholics to refrain from using certain devotional titles for Mary, the mother of Jesus — particularly “Co-redemptrix” and “Mediatrix.” For centuries, Catholics have honored Mary through prayers and devotions, recognizing her unique role as the mother of Christ.…
Senior Pastor of the Guiding Light Assembly Church, Wale Adefarasin has cautioned against what he described as the sudden surge of international attention on the plight of Christians in Nigeria, urging a more balanced understanding of the country’s long-standing insecurity challenges. Speaking during a Sunday sermon at his church, Pastor…
Prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take decisive diplomatic action against former U.S. President Donald Trump over an alleged threat of military action against Nigeria. In a statement shared via his verified Facebook page on Sunday, Gumi condemned the reported comments, describing them as…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of disloyalty to President Bola Tinubu, alleging that the Christian body betrayed the President despite what the group described as his “generous consideration for Christians” in federal appointments. The accusation followed the decision by U.S. President, Donald…
Founder and Lead Pastor of Celebration Church International (CCI), Pastor Emmanuel Iren, has shared how his passion for learning and access to religious resources inspired him to embrace technology early, making him one of the first people in Nigeria to own an iPad. Speaking about his love for studying and…
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Attorney General of Imo state, Chukwuma-Machukwu Ume says faith can elevate the identity of christians through the reflection of culture, language, music, and traditions. Machukwu-Ume state this in Enugu during the birthday ceremony and book launch of Rev. Father Emeka Ngwoke. Giving a…
Sports writers across Nigeria have been urged to emphasize the unifying power of sports and its potential socio-economic benefits in their reportage. The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Reverend Joseph John Hayab, gave the charge on…
Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has said that the wave of killings across Nigeria should not be attributed to religion, but to sheer acts of inhumanity by criminals targeting both Muslims and Christians. Speaking as Guest Speaker at the 2025 Synod and 35th Anniversary Celebration of the Anglican…
The National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke, has declared that Nigeria would have collapsed without the sustained prayers of Christians across the country. Speaking in an interview to mark the PFN’s 40th anniversary, Bishop Oke described the prayers of believers as the nation’s spiritual…
His eminence the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Saad Abubakar has called on Muslims in the Country to start looking for the new moon of Jumada Ula on Tuesday, the 21st of October 2025, equivalent to Islamic calendar 29th of Rabiul Assani 1447AH . A statement signed by the chairman Advisory…
