November 03
Uganda: PS Bujingo Anointed Me for a Ministerial Position - Balaam
Nile Post
State Minister for Youth and Culture, Balaam Barugahara, recently joined thousands of believers from the House of Prayer Ministries to celebrate the ministry's 10th anniversary. Read more »
Nigeria: Obaseki Leads Thanksgiving Service to Mark End of Tenure
Vanguard
Gov. Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday, led members of the State Executive Council, religious, political leaders and other stakeholders to a thanksgiving service to mark the end of his… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Clarifies Demolition of Mosque At Idiroko Command Premises
Vanguard
The Idiroko Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has clarified concerns surrounding the recent demolition of a mosque under construction within its premises. Read more »
Nigeria: Connect With His Grace
Vanguard
Brethren, the month of Double Grace October is over but the Grace of God in your life is still available. It does not expire. May you continue to enjoy the Grace of God in the… Read more »
Nigeria: When Onaiyekan Spoke Truth to Northern Elite
This Day
Former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, last week told northern leaders the bitter truth about the condition of the region. Read more »
November 01
Ethiopia: Addis Abeba Islamic Council Secures Reinstatement for Muslim Students Suspended Over Religious Attire
Addis Standard
The Addis Abeba Islamic Affairs Supreme Council has announced that an agreement has been reached permitting Muslim students, who had been suspended from four secondary schools for… Read more »
Nigeria: Keyamo Denies House of Reps Request to Revoke Living Faith Church's Airstrip License, Makes Clarifications
Vanguard
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, clarified on Friday that the House of Representatives did not request him to revoke the airstrip license for… Read more »
October 31
Nigeria: Police Arrest Two Suspects in Kidnap of Edo Catholic Priest
Vanguard
As task force reads riot act to cultists Read more »
October 30
Nigeria: 'I've Never Had Sex With Male Teenager' - - Suspended RCCG Pastor
Premium Times
The famous youth pastor has been in the news in the last few days ever since a popular gossip blog alleged that he engages in same-sex relations with young men, allegedly offering… Read more »
October 29
Nigeria: Abductors of Edo Catholic Priest Demand N200m Ransom
Leadership
The abductors of the Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Ivhianokpodi, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr.… Read more »
October 28
Kenya: Police Investigating Death of Catholic Nun At Convent in Rongo
Capital FM
Police in Migori County are investigating the death of a Catholic nun at a Convent in Rongo town. Read more »
October 27
South Africa: Home Affairs Issues First-Ever Certificates Recognising Muslim Marriages
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Home Affairs has issued the first-ever South African marriage certificates officially recognising the "type of marriage" as "Muslim". Read more »
Kenya: We Go to Church in Our Plan to Go to Heaven, Not to Hunt for Votes - Ruto
Capital FM
President William Ruto has lashed out at critics castigate politicians for attending church services saying they are all in the race to go to heaven. Read more »
Nigeria: Bond Between Bishop Oyedepo and Olalekan Adebiyi
This Day
Olalekan Adebiyi, a name that resonates in the world of construction, owes much of his success to his close bond with Bishop David Oyedepo. The relationship between the two goes… Read more »
October 25
Africa: Sci-Fi, Folklore, and Faith - Korede Azeez's Unique Lens As a Nigerian Muslim Filmmaker [interview]
African Arguments
Korede Azeez is one of the Nigeria's most prolific breakout filmmakers. Her journey sheds light on the broader landscape of women in Nigeria's expanding film industry. Read more »
October 24
Rwanda: Court Postpones Church Pastor's Hearing On Fraud, Porn Distribution Charges
New Times
Kicukiro Primary Court on Thursday, October 24, postponed the bail hearing of Pastor Jean-Bosco Harerimana of Zarephat Holy Church, and his wife Jeanne Nsengiyumva, to Tuesday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Halima Abubakar Apologises to Apostle Suleman, Says Her Allegations Are False
Premium Times
The rift between Halima Abubakar and Apostle Suleman first became public in 2022, when the 39-year-old actress accused the pastor of having an affair with her. Read more »
Malawi: Bushiri Honored With Global Visionary Award for Goshen Smart City Transformation
Nyasa Times
In a dazzling ceremony that celebrated innovation and leadership in urban development, Dr. Shepherd Bushiri, President of Goshen City, received the prestigious Global Visionary and… Read more »
October 23
Nigeria: Lagos Seals Over 352 Churches, Mosques, Others
Vanguard
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, yesterday, disclosed that over 352 facilities including religious houses have been shut down across various parts of the… Read more »
October 22
Africa: War and the Supernatural - Former Congolese Soldiers Recall the Ritual Practices Used to Prepare for Battle [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
War takes a toll on soldiers' bodies and minds. To prepare for battle, soldiers are taken through various forms of training. Part of this training aims to strip candidates of their… Read more »
October 20
Nigeria: State of the Nation - The Church Can't Afford to Be Silent - -Gov Adeleke, Can, C&s
Vanguard
The governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has asked church leaders to be apolitical to enable them to tell the truth to power. Read more »
Nigeria: Iwuanyanwu Organised Prayers for Me During Difficult Moments - Jonathan
Vanguard
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed the father-son relationship between him and the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who,… Read more »
October 18
West Africa: Ecowas Court Throws Out Lutheran Church Massacre Survivors' Case Against Liberian Government
FrontPageAfrica
In a blow to victims and survivors of the brutal 1990 St. Peter's Lutheran Church massacre in Liberia, the Ecowas Community Court of Justice has thrown out their case against the… Read more »
Liberia: Gay Stigma Is Hurting United Methodists [editorial]
New Dawn
The Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, headed by Resident Bishop Samuel Jerome Quire, Jr., seems to be caught between the scissors. Whether to ratify or… Read more »
Nigeria: UN Women, Christian Leaders Call for Action Against Gender-Based Violence
Daily Trust
The UN Women and Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OIAC) have called on Christian leaders to curb violence against women and girls in the country during a two-day UN… Read more »
