Category: Religious
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PALM SUNDAY PROCESSION FILLS ILORIN STREETS AMID SECURITY, ECONOMIC WORRIES
Colourful celebration turns into a call for safety, unity and relief from hardship. Christians across Ilorin marked Palm Sunday with vibrant street processions that doubled as a strong message to government over insecurity and rising living costs. Worshippers from different denominations gathered at Saint Barnabas Cathedral before marching through major city routes, while another group…
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“BAN AIRSTRIKES NOW!” POPE LEO BLASTS AERIAL BOMBARDMENTS
As global tensions rise, the Pope is calling for an outright ban on airstrikes, warning they bring indiscriminate death from the skies. Pope Leo has strongly condemned aerial military strikes, describing them as indiscriminate and urging that they be banned entirely. Speaking in Vatican City, the pontiff said no one should live in fear of…
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EID MESSAGE FROM THE FRONTLINES: ARMY CHIEF URGES UNITY, SACRIFICE AMID SECURITY FIGHT
As troops mark Sallah on the battlefield, the Army leadership calls for resilience, discipline and stronger unity against insecurity. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged Nigerian troops to stay united, disciplined and committed as the country continues to battle security challenges. Speaking at an Eid-el-Fitr luncheon for frontline soldiers in Katsina,…
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FCT FA CHARGES MUSLIMS ON PEACE, TOLERANCE DURING EID-EL-FITR
As Muslims mark Eid-el-Fitr, the FCT Football Association has called for more love, tolerance and peaceful coexistence across communities in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association, Mouktar Mohammed, has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and around the world on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, urging them to sustain the lessons of Ramadan. In…
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EID VIBES TAKE OVER LAGOS AS RAMADAN ENDS IN STYLE
From heartfelt prayers to street-side feasts, Muslims in Lagos turned Eid-el-Fitr into a colourful celebration of faith, family and food. Muslims across Lagos wrapped up Ramadan in grand style, blending spirituality with lively festivities as Eid-el-Fitr celebrations lit up communities. At the Oriwu Central Mosque in Ikorodu, the day began on a solemn note with…
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RAMADAN LESSONS MUST CONTINUE: GROUP URGES LEADERS TO PRIORITISE WELFARE
A political group says Eid shouldn’t end the spirit of sacrifice—leaders must now turn compassion into real action. The Seyi Makinde Disciples has called on leaders and citizens to sustain the values of Ramadan by prioritising the welfare of tPosthe less privileged. Speaking in an Eid-el-Fitr message, the group’s convener, Laja Adeoye, described Ramadan as…
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EID-EL-FITR: CAN CALLS FOR UNITY, ‘NATIONAL RESET’ AMID CHALLENGES
Nigeria’s Christian body says Eid should spark more than celebration—it’s time for a collective reset toward unity and progress. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to use the Eid-el-Fitr season as a turning point for national unity and renewal in the face of economic and security challenges. In a message by its…
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EID MESSAGE: UMAHI CALLS FOR UNITY, PUSH FOR NATIONAL PROGRESS
Nigeria’s Works Minister says Eid is more than celebration—it’s a moment to unite and refocus on building a better country. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged Nigerians to embrace unity and recommit to national development as Muslims mark Eid-el-Fitr. In his goodwill message, Umahi described the season as a time for reflection, gratitude,…
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Wike TO FCT RESIDENTS: KEEP THE PEACE, UNITY BEYOND RAMADAN
As Eid celebrations roll in, the FCT Minister is urging Abuja residents to carry the spirit of Ramadan into everyday life—especially ahead of political activities. The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has called on residents to sustain the values of peace, compassion, forgiveness, and unity learned during Ramadan. In his Eid-el-Fitr message, Wike described…
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EID-EL-FITR: AMAC BOSS SEEKS PRAYERS, BACKS UNITY FOR FCT DEVELOPMENT
As Sallah celebrations peak, AMAC Chairman is calling on residents to keep the spirit of Ramadan alive—and channel it into Abuja’s growth. The Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council, Christopher Maikalangu, has urged residents to sustain the values of discipline, sacrifice, and piety beyond Ramadan for the continued development of the FCT. In his Eid-el-Fitr…
