14 h. ago SGF urges religious leaders to foster unity, peaceful existence

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has called on religious leaders to actively collaborate with the Federal Government to promote national unity and peaceful coexistence, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Receiving a delegation led by Chairman of the Northern Pentecostal and Charismatic Bishops […] The post SGF urges religious leaders to foster unity, peaceful existence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Religious Leaders Must Champion National Unity, Says SGF Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has made a passionate appeal to religious leaders to collaborate with the Federal Government in order to strengthen national security and unity, in-line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. The SGF made the appeal while receiving a delegation of clergymen under the […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu, Uzodimma, Ozichukwu urge unity, trust at NIREC meeting in Owerri

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri President Bola Tinubu and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, alongside Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s immediate past President-General Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu, have called for unity and trust among Nigerians, urging faith leaders to foster love, respect, and tolerance. The remarks were made at the first Triannual Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) […] The post Tinubu, Uzodimma, Ozichukwu urge unity, trust at NIREC meeting in Owerri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Uzodimma to declare open Nigeria Inter Religious council meeting in Owerri

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, will tomorrow declare open the 2025 meeting of the Nigeria Inter Religious Council in Owerri. The Council is made up of Christian and Muslim leaders working in concert to ensure religious harmony and enthrone national unity. A statement by the Imo State Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, […] The post Uzodimma to declare open Nigeria Inter Religious council meeting in Owerri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Soludo urges South East traditional rulers to unite for regional progress

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has called on South East traditional rulers to foster unity among themselves and their communities to drive regional development. Speaking at a recent meeting of the South East Traditional Rulers’ Council in Anambra, Soludo stressed that collaboration is essential for building a thriving South East. He […] The post Soludo urges South East traditional rulers to unite for regional progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Gov Radda Warns Corps Members Against Cultism, Religious Intolerance

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda has warned newly registered members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state to steer clear of cultism, political activities, and religious intolerance throughout their service year. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir, during the Batch A, Stream 1 orientation exercise, Governor Radda […]

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8 d. ago Some Problems Require Traditional Solutions, Not Holy Ghost Fire – Yul Edochie

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has issued a message to pastors and priests, urging them to stop hiding their connection to traditional African practices and be more transparent with their congregations. Posting on his Instagram page on Thursday, Edochie claimed that many religious leaders are, in fact, traditionalists who often visit their ancestral homes to carry […] The post Some Problems Require Traditional Solutions, Not Holy Ghost Fire – Yul Edochie appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Insecurity: Okpebholo rallies Edo leaders to profer security solutions

From Tony Osauzo, Benin In a move to tackle the security challenges in Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, summoned a security meeting in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government . At the meeting, prominent political, religious and traditional leaders, heads of security agencies in the state, and other key stakeholders converged to brainstorm on […] The post Insecurity: Okpebholo rallies Edo leaders to profer security solutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Insecurity: Gov Okpebholo rally Edo leaders to proffer solutions at security meeting

From Tony Osauzo, Benin In a move to tackle the security challenges in Edo State, the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, summoned a security meeting in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area. At the meeting, prominent political, religious, and traditional leaders, heads of security agencies in the State, and other key stakeholders converged […] The post Insecurity: Gov Okpebholo rally Edo leaders to proffer solutions at security meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Continue to be ambassadors of justice, compassion, peaceful co

…declares open Ansar-Ud-Deen 11th Triennial National Conference Laide Raheem, Abeokuta President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged Muslims in the country to always be ambassadors of justice, compassion and peaceful coexistence. The president equally charged them to always engage with the broader society constructively and conscientiously. Tinubu gave this charge on Friday while declaring open the […] The post Continue to be ambassadors of justice, compassion, peaceful co-existence, Tinubu charges Muslims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Yobe family planning team preaches safe motherhood practices

The Yobe Family Planning Media Advocacy Team has called for increased engagement with stakeholders, including traditional, religious, and community leaders, to further promote safe childbirth spacing practices in the state. Leveraging the 2025 theme on safe motherhood, the team urged stakeholders to continue collaborating to end preventable deaths and prioritise women’s long-term well-being. A statement Read More

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2 w. ago ABU VC Urges Responsible Resource Management, Cites Religious Texts

The vice chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Professor Ahmad Adamu, has called on Nigerians to manage the country’s natural resources responsibly, drawing inspiration from the Bible and the Qur’an. Speaking at the inauguration of the Nathaniel Atebije Foundation, a non-governmental organisation focused on sustainable development and urban planning, Professor Adamu delivered a lecture […]

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2 w. ago First Lady Rallies Traditional, Religious Leaders On HIV Awareness

First lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, market associations and youth groups to join hands in intensifying awareness about HIV/AIDS, particularly among adolescents and women of reproductive age. Speaking at the flag-off of the Free to Shine Triple Elimination Campaign in the North-East geopolitical zone, the first lady emphasised that […]

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3 w. ago Viable Family Catalyst For Peaceful Co existence, Sustainable Development–Group

A non governmental organization, NGO, under the platform of Umuadaigbo association has stressed that viable family bounds serves as catalyst for peaceful relationship and sustainable development in the country. This is even as they called on couples to work assiduously on their relationship so as to build strong and sustainable nation. According to them, a […]

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3 w. ago Nigerians Shouldn’t See Religion As Barrier To Human Relations, Dev’t — Alaafin

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has charged Nigerians not to perceive religious diversity as a barrier to human relations and development, but rather as a tool and resource for national development. Alaafin Owoade also advised faithful of different religions to realise that religious tolerance and harmony were both legally sanctioned and socially inevitable, […]

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3 w. ago Dan Bello And The Implications Of His Diatribe On Islamic Preachers

I had never paid much attention to Dan Bello or his activities on social media – until he launched his so-called exposé against our renowned Islamic preacher and leader of Jama’atu Izalatul Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah, Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau. Sheikh Bala Lau is not only a respected religious leader but also a businessman. Long […]

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3 w. ago CCYM Asks Federal Gov’t To Reign In TikToker Seaking For Insulting Christian Clerics

The President of the Concerned Christian Youth Movement (CCYM), Dr. Paul Adama, has called on the relevant authorities to urgently curtail a TikToker, known as Seaking, from insulting respected Christian leaders, warning that if left unchecked, it could escalate into a religious crisis. In a statement released on Monday, Dr. Adama emphasised the importance of […]

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3 w. ago Transforming societal norms: Ford Foundation hosts West African leaders

The Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice has hosted a hybrid event, themed ‘Traditional, Religious, and Community Leaders Driving Meaningful read more Transforming societal norms: Ford Foundation hosts West African leaders

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