Religion

Catholic priests urge decisive action against Benue killings

The Nigerian Catholic Priests Association (NCPA), Makurdi Diocese, has called on the Federal and Benue governments to take decisive actions to end continuous killings in the state. NCPA Chairman, Rev.…

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Over 34,000 Nigerian pilgrims received in Makkah – NAHCON

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says 34,647 Nigerian pilgrims have so far been received in Makkah from Madina to perform the 2025 Hajj rites. The Deputy Coordinator of NAHCON…

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Pope Leo XIV receives the Fisherman Ring at inauguration

Pope Leo XIV got emotional on Sunday as he received the Ring of the Fisherman immediately after the inauguration Mass to mark the beginning of his papacy as the 267th…

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Tinubu: Let’s harness our diversity for nation’s prosperity, meets Catholic Bishops

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to use their diversity for the country’s stability and rapid development. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in…

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Pope Leo XIV nullifies same sex marriage blessing in Catholic church

………says it’s is between a man and woman Before his formal installation, Pope Leo XIV has officially declared that marriage is a sacred union exclusively between a man and a…

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Tinubu arrives Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Rome, Italy, on Saturday to join other world leaders at the solemn mass marking the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo…

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NAHCON airlifts over 20,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in one week

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has transported 20,515 Nigerian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj in one week. NAHCON disclosed this…

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Tinubu heads to Rome for Pope Leo’s inauguration on Sunday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, the capital of Italy, on Saturday at the invitation of Pope Leo XIV. A statement by Special Adviser to the President…

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Pope Leo to appear on St Peter’s Basilica balcony for Sunday prayer

Pope Leo XIV will appear in public again this Sunday in St. Peter’s Square. From the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, the first pontiff from the United States, former Cardinal…

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UN Chief, UNGA President congratulate Pope Leo XIV

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the United Nations General Assembly President (UNGA) Philemon Yang, have congratulated Robert Prevost, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, on his emergence as the new…

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