•Breastfeeding As part of activities to mark World Breastfeeding Week 2026, health workers in Cross River State yesterday took the campaign to churches across Calabar, sensitising congregations on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for infant survival and development. The outreach, themed, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life:...
•Pastor Dale Sanders A United States pastor, Dale Sanders, has been convicted of stealing more than $340,000 from two churches in Louisiana to fund gambling and other personal expenses. A jury found the 56-year-old guilty on 25 counts of wire fraud, access device fraud and obstruction of a federal investigation following a five-day trial befor...
•Atiku and Tinubu Former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over reports that the federal government earmarked about ₦8.05 billion in the 2026 Budget for church-and mosque-related projects while millions of Nigerians grapple with poverty, deterior...
•Gunmen President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev. Amos Mhzo, has disclosed that no fewer than 326 of his churches across Nigeria were destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents. He further revealed the devastating impact of Boko Haram attacks on churches nationwide, noting the resilience required to rebuild and sustain worship centres...
The Imo State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has held meetings with religious leaders to implement enhanced security measures at churches, mosques, and other worship centres across the state. Led by Commissioner of Police Aboki Danjuma, these initiatives aim to address security challenges and ensure the safety o...
•Policemen The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Adebowale Lawal, has ordered a suspension of all night programmes in religious centres across the state due to escalating security challenges. Speaking at the state police headquarters in Akure while parading suspected kidnappers, Lawal urged religious and community leaders — regardless of f...
The Adamawa State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed church leaders across the state to ensure that eligible members obtain their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) and actively participate in the democratic process. In a formal communication signed by the State Chairman, Rev. Dr. Joel Danjuma Manzo, the association...
•Terrorists Bandits have raided churches in Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, abducting over 170 worshippers. According to witnesses, the attackers struck during church services yesterday. ECWA and Cherubim and Seraphim churches were affected by the attack, reports Daily Trust. Sources said nine vulnerable ...
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have rounded up an armed robbery syndicate that specialises in attacking churches at night and carting away church instruments and other items. The arrest of the robbery syndicate was announced by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, in a signed statement today. Edafe said, “F...
•A church set on fire Fresh violence has erupted in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State as armed men launched a deadly overnight attack on Ding’ak community in Mushere Chiefdom, leaving at least two people dead, churches and homes burnt, and food supplies looted. The assault, which began around midnight and lasted until about [&helli...
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