Religion Watch

A Professor of New Testament Studies and African Biblical Hermeneutics, Professor Olubayo Olugbenga Obijole, has emphasised that including women in church leadership will bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to ministry. He made this assertion during the 574th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Ibadan, delivered on behalf of the …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe, has ordered the dissolution of the Shari’ah panel constituted by the state central mosque, citing concerns that it could lead to an avoidable crisis in society. The panel, which was inaugurated recently, aimed to provide arbitration based on Islamic jurisprudence, …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s inclusive governance, stating that it has overshadowed the controversy surrounding his Muslim-Muslim ticket. Reverend Yakubu Pam, Chairman of Northern CAN, praised the president’s efforts, saying, …

The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced the disbursement of refunds totalling N223,003,080.00 to the 2023 Hajj pilgrims who performed the holy pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia through the state. This announcement was made by the Board Secretary, Mr. Saheed Onipede, in a statement issued on Thursday by the …