Atiku celebrates double: Wife’s 75th birthday, Eid al-adha festivities

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, is in high spirits as he marks a double celebration Friday honouring the 75th birthday of his wife, Hajiya Titi Abubakar, alongside the Islamic festival of Eid al-adha. The special day was marked with heartfelt tributes, prayers, and family gatherings at the Abubakar residence. Friends, political associates, and…

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Tinubu tells Nigerians hard truth in Eid-el-Kabir message: “No quick fixes” to national challenges

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has used the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration to tell Nigerians that the challenges facing the country have “no quick fixes.” The president in a statement urged citizens to embrace patience and resilience amid ongoing national reforms. He noted that while Nigerians have faced challenges, the sacrifices made are beginning to yield results….

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Flood: Niger govt suspends traditional Sallah festivities: Hawan Bariki, Durbar

Gov. Bago Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has directed that the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations across all Emirates in the state be observed in a low-key manner. Eid-el-Kabir will be celebrated across Nigeria on Friday, June 6. This directive, announced by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, on Wednesday,includes the suspension…

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15 Catholic churches shut in Benue

Benue Gov, Alia No fewer than 15 parishes in Makurdi Catholic Diocese, Benue state, have been shut down. This follows the incessant attacks on communities within the diocese by suspected armed herders. This was disclosed on Sunday by the Chairman of Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association, Makurdi Diocese, Rev. Fr. Joseph Beba, while addressing journalists…

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Interview: Reasons I abandoned Catholic priesthood for traditional African religion – Dr. Augustine Echezona

Dr. Echezona Dr. Augustine Echezona is of the Department of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. He teaches African Traditional Religion (ATR). He was a Catholic priest for 17 years before resigning to embrace traditional African religion. In this interview, after defending his PhD Dissertation titled “Rainmaking and…

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Alleged defamation case against Pastor Eneche: Abuja Magistrate Iyanna refuses to recuse self in trial of Dunamis Pastor Daniel, Obonyilo

Chief Magistrate Emmanuel A. Iyanna of the Wuse Zone 6 Magistrate Court has declined to recuse itself from the ongoing trial of former Dunamis pastor Abraham Daniel and Enenche Enenche, also known as Obonyilo Enenche Peter. The case was brought against them by Pastor Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre. Counsel for…

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Former SFG claims Tinubu’s visit to Rome was made possible by lobbyists, says an insult to Christianity

Babachir Lawal The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal has said President Bola Tinubu’s to Rome for the inaugural mass was made possible by lobbyists rather than good work of the present administration. He however raised concerns about the Muslim-Muslim ticket of President Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima. Speaking on…

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