Friday, 17 April, 2026

Category: Religion


The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government of attempting to destabilise the party following Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s defection. The ADC alleged pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Read more…


From Ijeoma John, Nnewi The Order of the Knights of St. Mulumba Nigeria, Onitsha Metropolitan Council has elevated 53 of her members to the 3rd degree of the Order. The admission ceremony cum investiture led by the Onitsha Metro Grand Read more…


Pope Leo XIV presides at Mass on Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, and reflects on Jesus as the King of Peace who rejects war and refuses to listen to the prayers of those who wage war. On Palm Sunday Read more…


Israel blocked Jerusalem’s Catholic cardinal from marking ​Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, sparking an international outcry that led Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reverse the ban for ‌the remainder of Holy Week.The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem Read more…


The leaders of the world’s two smallest states came together on Saturday, as Pope Leo XIV made history with the first papal visit to Monaco in modern times and called on its residents to share their wealth with those in need. Leo Read more…


By Chukwudi Ebele The Joint Council of Knights, Province of the Niger, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion yesterday extended its congratulations to Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR and his deputy, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim on their successful re-election and swearing in Read more…


he Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has released a new document describing the “Anglican heritage” of the Catholic Church’s personal ordinariates as a permanent reality that makes a “distinctive contribution” to the Church’s evangelizing mission. Published on the dicastery’s website Read more…


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…