In a moment of deep significance for Muslims around the world, Saudi Arabia has officially sighted the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1446 tonight and the final dates of Hajj and Eid ul-Adha or Eid-ul-Azha (also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Bakhreid, Eid-ul-Zuha, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, Qurban Bayarami or the Feast…
Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, made his debut tour of St Peter’s Square on Sunday in a popemobile, greeting tens of thousands of pilgrims and well-wishers ahead of his inauguration mass. Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost, who became head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics on May 8, stood in the white vehicle as…
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, underscored the Catholic Church’s stance on family, life, and peace in his inaugural address to the Vatican diplomatic corps on Friday. He affirmed the church’s definition of family as founded on the “stable union between a man and a woman”, and emphasised the inherent dignity of both the…
The Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has congratulated the Catholic community in Nigeria and globally on the successful completion of the Papal Conclave and the election of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV. In a statement signed by its National President, Prince Mosediq Kazeem, SAN, the group described the election of Robert Prevost, the first American Pope,…
American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen as the new Pope and will become Francis’ successor following two days of voting inside the Sistine Chapel. He is the 267th pope, and he will be named Pope Leo XIV, becoming the religious leader of Catholics across the world. His name was announced after cardinal Mamberti uttered…
American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen as the new Pope and will become Francis’ successor following two days of voting inside the Sistine Chapel. He is the 267th pope, and he will be named Pope Leo XIV, becoming the religious leader of Catholics across the world. His name was announced after cardinal Mamberti uttered…
The founder of Love World Assembly, popularly known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, stirred up another controversy after he told his members to ignore advice from medical doctors against consumption of salt. Oyakhilome who gave the instruction while preaching a sermon in his Lagos church on Sunday, told his congregation that instead of staying…
In a world rapidly shedding its cultural roots in pursuit of modernity, the World Egúngún Festival 2025 stands tall as a vibrant reminder of Yoruba identity, pride, and continuity. Taking place at the historic Liberty Stadium in Ibadan on May 14–15, this year’s festival is not just a celebration; it is a spiritual homecoming. Spearheaded…
A former Vice-President of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Abioye, has named his new church Living Word Conqueror Global Assembly’. Bishop Abioye revealed the church name during today’s Sunday service in Abuja on Sunday, May 2, 2025. He also disclosed that the church can also be referred to as Conqueror…
A former Vice-President of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Abioye, will commence Sunday morning services on May 4, seven months after his retirement. Bishop Abioye announced the Sunday morning service during the evening service in Abuja on Sunday, April 27. The announcement was well received by the congregation who erupted…