The General Superintendent of the Holy Spirit Mission, Ikeja, Lagos, Bishop Charles Ighele, has called for a ban on Valentine’s Day celebration in Nigeria, citing its association with immorality. Speaking in an interview in Lagos, Bishop Ighele argued that the essence of the celebration had been distorted, shifting from humanitarian acts to an event that promotes romantic and sexual indulgence. “Valentine’s Day is a Deception” The cleric described Valentine’s Day as a deception from the...

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu says the government is set to create additional Ramadan feeding centres for the destitute across the state during the forthcoming Ramadan fast. Governor Aliyu disclosed this while commissioning the remodeled Ruggar Wauru Jumu’at Mosque in the state, explaining that his administration had so far renovated and constructed several mosques and Islamiyya schools. He said: “Preparations are in top gear for the commencement of the 2025 Ramadan feeding program in the state....

The Kebbi State Government is to sponsor a mass wedding for 300 couples across the state scheduled for Feb. 27 and approved N54m for the 300 beneficiaries. Alhaji Suleiman Argungu, Chairman of the Organizing Committee told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi that the wedding is organized in collaboration with Nafisa Nasir Charity Development Foundation, an NGO. Argungu disclosed that various committees had been set up with specific tasks such as pregnancy test, genotype test, HIV/AIDS test...

The Nigerian film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor and academic, Dr Columbus Irosanga, who has died. Renowned for his compelling portrayals of native doctors and traditional chiefs, Irosanga was a prominent figure in Nollywood. Born in Okrika, Rivers State, Irosanga was not only an accomplished actor but also a respected academic. He served as a senior lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt, contributing significantly to...