The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, (CBCN) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, saying it is in the best interest of the South-East. President of the CBCN, Most Reverend Lucius Ugorji, made the appeal on Wednesday...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has emphasized the pivotal role that operational effectiveness and sound administration play in achieving the strategic objectives of the Nigerian Army. Gen. Lagbaja made the emphasis on Tuesday during an interaction with participants of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN)...
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Kaigama has called on Nigerians to intensify prayers for political office holders to develop the spirit of selflessness so as to manage the nation's resources in a way that would benefit the suffering masses. The Archbishop made the call in his homily on Sunday...
No fewer than 23 State Energy Commissioners have met with the Minister of Power Chief Adebayo Adelabu to fashion out ways to achieve a stable power supply in the country. For some months now, the power supply to households and businesses in Nigeria has been weak and epileptic, calling for...
The Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN) has called on the Federal Government to take concrete steps in providing succor for individuals facing economic hardship in the country. The President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh made the call on Wednesday in a Lenten message to Nigerians. The Archbishop urged Christians to come together...
On Feb. 14 of each year, the Roman Martyrology commemorates the anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Valentine of Rome, who is considered the patron saint of lovers and married couples. Coincidentally, Feb. 14 this year is also Ash Wednesday, the day that marks the beginning of Lent. So...
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 37-man Tripartite Committee to work out a new National Minimum Wage for the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the committee on behalf of President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He charged the committee to hit the ground running by coming...
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has vowed to appear in court whenever the Commission has a case to prosecute. Dr. Aliyu stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, 10 January 2024 while holding his first interactive session with...
The Vatican on Thursday moved to calm Catholic bishops in some countries who have balked over last month's approval of blessings for same-sex couples, telling them that the measure is not "heretical" or "blasphemous". In a five-page statement, the Vatican's doctrinal office also acknowledged that such blessings could be "imprudent"...