By Uzo Ugwunze Justice, Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC) Nnewi, Anambra state has restated its commitment to confronting realities of governance at the grassroots. Director, Rev. Fr. Ben Okolo gave the assurance during State High-Level Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Local Government Read more…
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has explained that his decision to return to school to pursue an LL.B in Common Law and Shariah at Northwest University is aimed at inspiring others, rather than practicing law. Speaking during Read more…
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has denied claims that he insulted Jesus Christ, following backlash over remarks he made during a press briefing. Netanyahu made the clarification on Friday after his earlier comments—where he said Jesus had “no advantage” over Genghis Read more…
Ten years after its publication, Pope Leo XIV praises the “valuable teachings” of Amoris Laetitia, and convokes presidents of Bishops’ Conferences to Rome in October 2026 for a meeting to discuss ways to proclaim the Gospel to families today. A Read more…
The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has officially declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, marking the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr across Nigeria, following the non-sighting of the crescent moon. The announcement, which brings Ramadan to a Read more…
The federal government has officially declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. Minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the Read more…
The Halima Ibrahim Babangida (HIB) Foundation has organised an interfaith Iftar (breaking of fast) for about 750 Muslims and Christians observing the holy periods of Ramadan and Lent, in a move aimed at promoting religious tolerance and strengthening national cohesion. The foundation, Read more…
Pope Leo XIV opens the judicial year of the Vatican Tribunal, and recalls the deep bond between justice, charity, and societal stability. At the opening ceremony of the Judicial Year of the Vatican City State, Pope Leo XIV expressed his Read more…
In a letter sent to a gathering in his home city of Chicago, Pope Leo says that “when people of different religious traditions come together in prayer, it has the power to change the course of history.” Pope Leo sent Read more…
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Justice, Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC) Nnewi, supported by the Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria [CCFN] recently held consultation forum to strategized on actualizing the purpose of CAPs project The consultations provided an opportunity for grassroots stakeholders Read more…
The FBI is investigating the Austin, Texas incident as a potential act of terrorism The gunman who killed two people and injured over a dozen in Texas may have been motivated by US strikes on Iran that killed the country’s Read more…
The new Statutes of the Pontifical Academy for Life introduce a new category. The Academy was founded by John Paul II in 1994 to defend and promote the value of human life and the dignity of the person. Vatican News Read more…