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Ramadan Kareem!

Global UpfrontFeb 18, 2026February 18, 20260

This year’s Ramadan fast begins in Nigeria today, Wednesday, February 18, 2025. This followed the official announcement by the Sultanate Council in Sokoto, last night,

Pope Leo XIV Condemns Deadly Attacks in Nigeria

Global UpfrontFeb 8, 2026February 8, 20260

Pope Leo has again appealed for prayers for Nigeria, which has recently suffered another spate of deadly attacks. “It is with sorrow and concern that

Dolly Parton Says “I’m Not Dying” After Sister Asks For Prayers

Global UpfrontOct 9, 2025October 9, 20251

Dolly Parton isn’t dying, she assured worried fans on Wednesday in a video posted to her social media. “I want to say something,” the 79-year-old

Bandits Attack Mosque, Kill 5 Worshippers During Dawn Prayers in Zamfara

Global UpfrontSep 26, 2025September 26, 20250

Armed bandits on Friday attacked a mosque in Yandoto community, Tsafe Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State, killing five worshippers during dawn prayers. Eyewitnesses

God And Nollywood: How Pentecostal Churches Have Shaped Nigerian Film

Global UpfrontSep 5, 2025September 5, 20250

By Elizabeth Olayiwola In Nigeria today, one doesn’t have to attend a church service to hear a sermon. The pulpit has moved – onto screens,

Federal Ministry Of Agriculture’s Prayer Session To Seek Divine Intervention Over Incessant “Sudden Deaths,” Not On Food Insecurity

Global UpfrontJun 14, 2025June 14, 20250

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) says that its plan to hold a solemn prayer session is being misconstrued, noting that rather

Tinubu Urge Prayers For Frontline Troops, Be Brothers’ Keeper To Vulnerable Nigerians

Global UpfrontJun 6, 2025June 6, 20250

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday called for more prayers for the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and security agencies “currently making sacrifices to keep

First Lady Tinubu Denies Link To National Prayer Event

Global UpfrontNov 9, 2024November 9, 20240

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has denied any link to a weeklong National Prayer Forum called in response to the myriad challenges facing Nigeria especially

Obi’s Position On Churches, Prayers Distorted To “Serve A Mischievous End,” Says Media Office

Global UpfrontNov 3, 2024November 3, 20240

The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) on Sunday said that the views expressed on churches, prayers and worship by the National leader of Labour Party

Abuja Husband Divorce Wife For Refusing To Observe Daily Islamic Prayers

Global UpfrontSep 2, 2022September 2, 20220

A man, Lukman Abdulaziz, has approached an Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja, seeking the dissolution of his 19-year-old marriage with his wife, Rashidat, over irreconcilable