The Oyo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has ordered all churches and Christian ministries to comply with the 'stay at home' order and other directives of the government towards stopping the…
COVID-19: CAN declares March 22, 29 as days…
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has directed churches in Nigeria to observe March 22 and 29, 2020 as days of prayers against coronavirus in Nigeria and globally. According to CAN president,…
Tijaniyya Movement in Nigeria suspends annual Maulud over…
The Tijaniyya Movement in Nigeria has suspended its planned world annual Maulud scheduled to hold in Abuja and Sokoto State as a precaution against the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The National Secretary…
Coronavirus: Central Muslim Council Germany urges shutdown for…
The Central Council of Muslims in Germany, ZMD, on Friday urged cancellation of Juma’at prayer services in the face of the novel coronavirus epidemic. The aim is to slow the progress of the epidemic and…
Hajj: CSO charges agencies to educate intending pilgrims…
A civil society organisation, CSO, that reports hajj and umrah activities, Independent Hajj Reporters, IHR, has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards/Agencies, as well as private hajj…
Pope Francis cancels more meetings after slight illness
Pope Francis on Friday cancelled engagements due to a slight ailment. According to the Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni, Francis celebrated morning Mass as usual but decided to postpone the day’s official audiences. Bruni said the…
Lent: Christians urged to pray for unity of…
Christians have been urged to pray for national security, imbibe the humble nature of Jesus Christ and emulate His example during the period of Lent. They also advised them to follow Christ’s lifestyle of purity,…
Boko Haram: Come out of hiding, Shari’a council dares…
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, on Monday described Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, as a coward and challenged him to come out of hiding. “Shekau should be bold enough to face security forces,…
Pope Francis refuses to open door to married…
Pope Francis, on Wednesday refused to endorse a proposal to allow married men to serve as priests in the Amazon region, in what would have been a special exception to the celibacy rule for clergy.…