…difficult time,” the department said.Meanwhile, members of the Ghanaian community, religious leaders and residents held vigils on Saturday to mourn Frimpong and demand justice as police continued investigating the killing. No arrests had been announced, and authorities had yet to establish a motive for the shooting.Tru…

…in June 2025. Killings, questions His death has now raised fresh questions about whether religious leaders facing threats receive adequate protection and whether disagreements over religious teachings are being addressed through peaceful and lawful means. Masusuka’s assassination relives the killing of Sheikh Ja’afar M…

…of the tragedy, the NAF facilitated engagements between the bereaved families and its religious leaders, including Christian chaplains and Muslim imams, to provide spiritual guidance, prayers and pastoral support. A consultant psychologist, Professor Ehize Odigie-Okpataku, also provided psychological assistance through…

…Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji aka Toluwanisings, has appealed to the government, Nigerians, religious leaders and traditional rulers to help investigate the circumstances surrounding his sudden demise. The singer, who was popular for his soul-lifting worship, suddenly slumped and died in Ibadan, Oyo State on October 14. Spea…

…to use the pulpit to live out your fantasies," he stated. Buchi further accused some religious leaders of using claims of divine revelation to justify their personal choices, insisting that such practices should be challenged rather than accepted without question. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post s…

…20,000 lives in 10 years. They said the dialogue should involve Miyetti Allah groups, religious leaders, traditional rulers, security agencies and state governments, with a focus on justice, compensation and peaceful coexistence. Ardo added, “With deep pain, we report that in the last few months, hundreds of innocent p…

…intelligence to create the image and urged political actors to refrain from involving religious leaders and institutions in partisan disputes. Obi maintained that his political campaign focused on addressing Nigeria’s pressing challenges, including poverty, insecurity, corruption and economic hardship. He also highligh…

…resources. The Golden Rule Summit Roma 2026 brought together diplomatic representatives, religious leaders, humanitarian advocates and policymakers to discuss human dignity, peacebuilding, interfaith understanding and inclusive development. Other participants included Ghana’s Ambassador to Italy, Mona-Helen Kabuki Quar…

…among government, development partners, healthcare providers, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisations and communities.” She urged traditional and religious leaders to support the dissemination of accurate health information and encourage constructive community engagement on family planning. El-Im…

…and secure a pardon for Anojan. Anojan's parents meeting Sri Lanka President Sri Lankan religious leaders have come together from across faiths to demand the government takes action to secure his release. Meanwhile a legal delegation is travelling from Sri Lanka to Saudi Arabia this week to meet with Anojan's Saudi def…

…then we’ll talk.” Another user, Mickyiv4, praised Odumeje for speaking out and said religious leaders should be more vocal about issues concerning those in power. “What is happening to Odumeje? Why has he become so radicalized, brazen & politically savvy? This is what we expect from ALL the religious heads of the major…

…Adebutu; Ogun PDP Chairman, Dr Abayomi Tella; party leaders at various levels; and religious leaders in Egbaland, among others, paid glowing tributes to Bello in appreciation of her diligent service.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Adebutu’s wife, while showering more encomiums on the retired office…

…diverse online reactions as some netizens noted how people use platforms to tear down religious leaders.

…must remain at the heart of our peacebuilding. “Women, young people, traditional and religious leaders, persons with disabilities and other often underrepresented groups possess valuable knowledge and perspectives that must be reflected in our approaches to security at the local level,” Buba added. He warned that the v…

…take its campaign to communities across the North, working with traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth groups and community organisations. He called on members in all 19 states to strengthen their local structures and begin sustained engagement with voters without delay.He expressed confidence that the 19 million…

…Indigenes, Ajeniyi Ajewole; Chairman of All Chairmen, Sikiru Sanda; service commanders; religious leaders; traditional rulers; top government functionaries; and other dignitaries.

…also known for publicly gifting luxury vehicles and large sums of money to musicians, religious leaders and other public figures.See a photo of Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, below via the

…also gained attention for giving luxury cars and large sums of money to musicians, religious leaders and other public figures, with many of the gifts publicised on social media. His connections extended beyond Zimbabwe, with Kenyan President William Ruto describing him as a “dear friend” in a condolence message followi…

…its intervention in the state. The HFDI executive director added that 250 community and religious leaders had been sensitised, while 30 community-led initiatives on stigma and discrimination had also been facilitated. According to him, the organisation had also organised 50 referral coordination meetings and facilitate…

…level, from government and law enforcement to healthcare workers, teachers, parents, religious leaders and members of the public. “A police officer receiving a frightened survivor, a doctor recognising that an injury may indicate abuse, a prosecutor pursuing a difficult case and a teacher noticing a sudden change in a…

…is scheduled to commence at 12 noon, with top government officials, security chiefs, religious leaders, labour representatives and other stakeholders expected to attend,” Oyelade said. Oyelade added that representatives of the affected communities and schools were also expected at the event.See more Punch stories on Go…

…said. Ojelabi urged Nigerians to draw closer to God and have faith in Him. He also urged religious leaders to imbibe Christian values in their activities, saying people were watching them. Traditional rulers, APC chieftains, Lagos State commissioners, local government chairmen and members of the Lagos State House of As…

…are attacked, investigate it,” he said. He further warned that traditional rulers and religious leaders could influence the political calculations of their communities if they became convinced that the Federal Government was indifferent to the alleged victimisation of their people. He said accounts emerging from politi…

…set to meet on Monday to discuss plans for the breakup of the United Kingdom, UK, Igbo religious leaders have warned the British and Nigerian governments against the consequences of refusing to listen to Nnamdi Kanu’s call for a referendum on Biafra. Emerging reports indicate that representatives of Scotland, Wales and…

…the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Osogbo on Wednesday, September 9, where religious leaders were advised to take preventive measures against possible attacks. The development followed an intelligence report that terrorists were planning to spread insecurity to the southern part of the country, particularly…