Category: Religious
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OGUTA TRADITIONAL LEADERS ABOLISH AGE-OLD OHU SYSTEM, ENDING SOCIAL STIGMA
In a historic win for human dignity and unity, traditional leaders in Oguta, Imo State, have officially abolished the long-standing Ohu caste system, a practice that had caused social stigma and marginalization for generations. The proclamation, made on Sunday, marks a new era of inclusivity and equality in the community. Chief Nduka Oduenyi, the Ogana…
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REINSTATE RELIGIOUS STUDIES AS A CORE SUBJECT TO FIGHT MORAL DECAY, SAYS UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN EXPERT
Dr. Abdulhameed Badmus-Yusuf of the University of Ilorin has strongly called for the reintroduction of religious studies as a mandatory subject in Nigerian schools. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Ilorin, he emphasized that religious education can play a vital role in restoring moral values and reducing social vices in Nigeria. Historically, subjects like…
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RELIGIOUS STUDIES URGED FOR REINTRODUCTION TO FIGHT MORAL DECAY IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS
Dr. Abdulhameed Badmus Yusuf, a University of Ilorin lecturer, has called for Religious Studies to be brought back as a core subject in Nigerian schools to help curb the alarming rise in moral decay among the youth. Speaking at a Town Hall Meeting in Ilorin organized by the National Orientation Agency and Ilorin Emirate Descendants…
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MALI HALTS SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES AMID FUEL SHORTAGE CAUSED BY JIHADI BLOCKADE
Mali has suspended all school and university classes nationwide for two weeks starting Monday, October 27, due to a severe fuel shortage caused by a blockade imposed by al Qaeda-linked jihadi militants. The blockade has cut off fuel imports to the landlocked country’s capital, Bamako, disrupting transportation for teachers and students. Education Minister Amadou Sy…
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SHEIKH AHMAD GUMI URGES ISLAMIC JUDGES TO GRANT ABUSED WOMEN DIVORCE WITHOUT COMPENSATION
Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on Islamic judges and clerics to ensure women enduring domestic abuse are given the right to divorce their husbands without being forced to pay compensation. Speaking at his weekly Tafsir session at Sultan Bello Mosque, Kaduna, Gumi emphasized that Islam condemns oppression in marriage and grants both…
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ARUOSA PRIEST CALLS FOR JUSTICE TO ENSURE PEACE AT OBA OF BENIN’S 9TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY
At the 9th Coronation Anniversary Thanksgiving Service for the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, held at the historic Holy Aruosa Cathedral in Benin on Sunday, Presiding Priest Dr. Mrs. Halima Tafida-Wase urged leaders in authority to uphold justice to foster peace across Nigeria. She emphasized the critical role of leaders in dispute resolution and…
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HALLELUJAH CHALLENGE 2025 BREAKS 1 MILLION VIEWERS, UNITING CHRISTIANS GLOBALLY IN WORSHIP
The 2025 Hallelujah Challenge, led by renowned Nigerian gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey, has once again surpassed the one million viewer mark on social media during its 15th day, drawing over 1.2 million worshippers from around the world. This global online praise and worship session streams live nightly on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok,…
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REV. DR. UMA UKPAI, RENOWNED NIGERIAN EVANGELIST, PASSES AWAY AT 80
The Nigerian Christian community mourns the loss of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, a celebrated evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), who passed away on October 6 at the age of 80. His family shared the news via his official Instagram, honoring his over six decades of fiery preaching, dynamic teaching, and…
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NSCIA REJECTS GENOCIDE CLAIMS, WARNS AGAINST FOREIGN DIVIDE-AND-RULE NARRATIVES
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has slammed claims of genocide against Christians in Nigeria as false and dangerous stories pushed by foreign interests aiming to divide the nation. Deputy National Legal Adviser Imam Haroun Muhammad Eze urged Nigerians to stay calm and not fall for misleading reports spreading on social media and…
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ARCHBISHOP AMOO CALLS OUT KWARA GOVT OVER PENSIONERS’ STRUGGLES AND BAD ROADS
At the funeral of former Governor Cornelius Adebayo, Archbishop Israel Amoo didn’t hold back, sharply criticizing the Kwara government for the suffering pensioners face and the terrible state of roads in the state. He passionately highlighted how many pensioners haven’t received their dues since 2019, calling it “unfair” and urging Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to make…
