Category: Religious
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CBCN CALLS FOR FARMER SUBSIDIES, NOT FOOD IMPORTS, TO SECURE NIGERIA’S FUTURE
Bishops warn that neglecting local farmers undermines food security and fuels instability. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to support local farmers with subsidies and security instead of relying on food imports. Outgoing President, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, made the call at the close of the 2026 First…
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CBCN URGES GOVT: USE AI, DRONES TO FIGHT TERROR, END DELAYS IN PROSECUTION
Catholic bishops warn rising insecurity threatens lives and democracy. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to adopt modern surveillance technology, including drones and AI, and speed up the prosecution of terrorists. The appeal came during the closing mass of their First Plenary Meeting for 2026 in Abuja.…
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NAHCON SIGNS 2026 HAJJ TRANSPORT DEAL, STRESSES SAFETY AND PUNCTUALITY
National Hajj Commission sets clear standards as airlines gear up to transport Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Wednesday signed the 2026 Hajj transportation agreement, with Chairman Amb. Ismail Abba urging airlines to adhere strictly to timelines, operational standards, and safety protocols. Abba described the signing as “a…
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KANO PILGRIMS SET FOR MAY 13 AIRLIFT AS HAJJ 2026 PREPARATIONS WRAP UP
Kano State confirms readiness for 2026 Hajj, with first batch of pilgrims scheduled to depart on May 13. The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that the first batch of intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj will be airlifted on May 13, in line with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria’s official timetable. Director-General,…
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PUT NIGERIANS FIRST, KAIGAMA TELLS LEADERS, WARNS OVER RISING YOUTH DESPERATION
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Kaigama, has challenged Nigerian leaders to embrace accountability and urgently address youth unemployment, warning that many young graduates are growing increasingly frustrated. Speaking during the opening Mass of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) plenary in Abuja, Kaigama criticised what he described as a pattern of leaders seeking…
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RAMADAN ALERT: KANO POLICE URGE RESIDENTS TO STAY VIGILANT
As Ramadan begins, Kano Police are calling on residents to stay alert, avoid risky behavior, and help keep the fasting period peaceful. The Nigeria Police Force in Kano State has urged residents to remain security-conscious throughout the Ramadan period and beyond. In a message to Muslims marking the holy month, Police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa,…
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TINUBU: LENT, RAMADAN SAME-DAY START SHOWS NIGERIANS ARE UNITED
President Bola Tinubu says the rare overlap of Lent and Ramadan this year is a powerful reminder that Nigerians share common values of faith, sacrifice, and unity. President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace peace and unity as Christians and Muslims begin Lent and Ramadan on the same day — an uncommon spiritual…
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RAMADAN AND LENT START TOGETHER: A POWERFUL MESSAGE OF UNITY — YILWATDA
The rare same-day start of Ramadan and Lent is more than coincidence—it’s a call for unity, peace, and shared purpose in Nigeria. National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, says the simultaneous commencement of Ramadan and Lent this year carries deep symbolic meaning for national unity. In a statement issued in Abuja, Yilwatda…
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LENT, RAMADAN OVERLAP A DIVINE CALL FOR UNITY AGAINST TERROR — NCPC
The rare overlap of Lent and Ramadan isn’t coincidence—it’s a powerful signal for Nigerians to unite against terrorism and embrace peace. The Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) has called for stronger national unity and interfaith collaboration, describing the simultaneous start of Lent and Ramadan as “providential.” Executive Secretary, Stephen Adegbite, said the rare alignment sends…
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RAMADAN RELIEF: KEBBI SLASHES CIVIL SERVANTS’ WORKING HOURS
Kebbi State workers will close earlier during Ramadan, as the government moves to ease the burden of fasting. The Kebbi State Government has reduced official working hours for civil servants by two hours to support workers observing Ramadan. Governor Nasir Idris approved the adjustment following the commencement of fasting as declared by the Nigerian Supreme…
