NewsNigeriaPoliticsReligionShari’ah Council Berates NBA for Allegedly Taking Side in Southern Kaduna Crisis

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)August 23, 2020

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has berated the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for allegedly taking a side in the Southern Kaduna crisis. Secretary-General of the Council, Nafi’u Baba-Ahmad, said in a statement issued in Kaduna while reacting to the removal of Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai as speaker at the NBA forthcoming conference. “For, clearly it has already taken side in the Southern Kaduna crises, contrary to its members training and what it loudly preaches, without...

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NCPC Boss Thank Pope Francis for Peace Role in Nigeria

NewsReligionNCPC Boss Thank Pope Francis for Peace Role in Nigeria

PilotnewsAugust 20, 2020

Rev. Yakubu Pam, the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has expressed gratitude to His Holiness, Pope Francis, for praying against the killings in Southern Kaduna and for the peace of Nigeria. Pam said this in a statement at the end of strategic stakeholders meeting with states Chairmen and Secretaries of states Pilgrims Welfare Boards from the North Central and North West Zones of the country. The statement was issued on Wednesday...

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Kano Muslim Lawyers Praises Kano Singer’s Death Sentence

Law & JusticeNewsReligionKano Muslim Lawyers Praises Kano Singer’s Death Sentence

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)August 16, 2020

The Kano State Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN), has praised Shari’s court for sentencing a 22-year-old singer, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu to death by hanging for blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad. The singer, who is a resident pf Sharifai Quarters in Kano municipal, was charged for insulting “religious creed, contrary to Section 382 (6) of Kano State Shari’a Penal Code Law 2000.” The singer was said to have committed blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad in a song he...

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Lagos Churches Comply with COVID-19 Guidelines, as Worship Resumes

CoronavirusNewsReligionLagos Churches Comply with COVID-19 Guidelines, as Worship Resumes

PilotnewsAugust 9, 2020

Churches in FESTAC Town in Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos State complied with the COVID-19 protocols as they resumed worship on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent, who visited some churches, reports that automated hand wash units and hand sanitiser dispensers, soaps, water and infrared thermometers were provided by the churches. Also, big banners with “No Mask, No Entry” were posted at the doors to prevent worshippers without face masks from entering the...

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Bishop Wants FG Intensify Efforts to Diversify Economy, Avoid Borrowing for Consumables

NewsPoliticsReligionBishop Wants FG Intensify Efforts to Diversify Economy, Avoid Borrowing for Consumables

PilotnewsJuly 31, 2020

The Anglican Bishop of Umuahia Diocese, Rt. Rev. Geoffrey Ibeabuchi, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to diversify the economy for rapid economic growth and reduction in dependence on oil revenue. Ibeabuchi made the call in his speech on Friday at the opening of the Ninth Synod of the diocese, at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Isiama Afara in Umuahia. “As a nation, it has become very clear that we can no longer depend on...

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Adamawa CAN Celebrates Eid-el-Kabir, Call for Religion Tolerance

NewsReligionAdamawa CAN Celebrates Eid-el-Kabir, Call for Religion Tolerance

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 31, 2020

As Muslims across the globe observe Eid -el-kabir Sallah celebrations, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) prevailed on the need for the religious faithful to leave in peace and harmony for overall development. Felicitating with Muslims, Bishop Catholic Diocese of Yola and  Chairman CAN Adamawa State was emphatic that religion teaches tenets of peace, tolerance and mutual respect, as according to him, ” no meaningful development could be achieved in rancour or suspicious atmosphere, so...

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Ogun Set to Reopen Worship Centres Aug 14

CoronavirusNewsReligionOgun Set to Reopen Worship Centres Aug 14

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

Ogun Government on Wednesday said it is set to reopen worship centres from Friday, August 14. Gov. Dapo Abiodun, who made this known while briefing journalists in Abeokuta, however, said the religious centres must strictly follow COVID-19 measures and guidelines. He warned that any worship centre that fails to follow all the guidelines would be sanctioned appropriately, saying even the holy books stipulate obedience to constituted authorities. Some of the measures put in place include...

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Eid-El-Kabir: Rams Dealers Decry Low Patronage In Adamawa

BusinessNewsReligionEid-El-Kabir: Rams Dealers Decry Low Patronage In Adamawa

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)July 29, 2020

Less than two days to the Eid-el-Kabir Sallah festivities,  rams and other livestock dealers in Adamawa have decried low patronage amid unprecedented hike in prices. Some dealers, spoken to in Jimeta and Yola markets, described the market condition as discouraging. Muhammadu Yellow, the sarkin Tike Jimeta, said the was recording low sales as against the high patronage during the previous festive season. Sarkin Tike, attributed the situation to the effect of coronavirus pandemic and increased...

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13 Religious Sisters Die from Coronavirus in Michigan Convent

NewsReligion13 Religious Sisters Die from Coronavirus in Michigan Convent

PilotnewsJuly 26, 2020

They were former school teachers, librarians, historians and nurses, among other vocations. Culled from Today.Com A convent in Michigan is still reeling after 13 sisters, all longtime members, died last month from the coronavirus. Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent first lost Sister Mary Luiza Wawrzyniak, 99, on Good Friday, and then 11 more sisters in quick succession. One sister, Mary Danatha (Danuta) Suchyta, initially survived COVID-19 but died from its “residual effects,” bringing...

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Archbishop Martins Warns Parents Against Negative Words to Children

NewsReligionArchbishop Martins Warns Parents Against Negative Words to Children

PilotnewsJuly 12, 2020

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Adewale Martins on Sunday warned all parents against negative declarations to their children, as every word shaped their behaviour. The Archbishop, who gave the warning during the online Sunday Service, urged Christians to learn to pray with the word of God. “The words of the parents matter to the children. You must be careful what you say to your children. “What you say to your children shapes their...

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