The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has recognized several distinguished Nigerians for their exceptional contributions to God, the Church, and humanity. The recognition took place on Thursday in Abuja during a public lecture and award ceremony organized by the FCT chapter of CAN.

Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has disclosed that henceforth preachers in the state must first submit their sermons for approval before relaying the massage to their congregation. Governor Bago made this statement yesterday while responding to questions during an interview on TVC. According to the governor, this is part of some aspects of the law seeking to regulate preaching in the state.

The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s 1447 Hijri Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The statement was issued this afternoon by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has admonished religious leaders to prioritise justice and compassion in addressing the country’s numerous challenges. The religious leader spoke on Wednesday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, during the launch of the NASFAT History Book to mark the organisation’s 30th anniversary.

The Jama'atu Nasril Islam has extended its warmest greetings to all Muslims as the Nigerian Muslim Ummah begins a new Islamic year, Muharram 1447 AH. This was said by Prof. Khalid Aliyu, the JNI Secretary-General, in a statement released in Kaduna on Thursday. According to Aliyu, this holy month is significant in the Islamic calendar because it is one of the four months when vices and conflicts are prohibited.

Pastor Abel Damina of Abel Damina Ministries International has sparked widespread discussion with his recent remarks about church finances that “All the offerings we give to God go to men.”