Over the weekend, the city of Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State, came alive in a vibrant celebration of culture, fashion and pride as its people gathered for the 2025 Lisabi Festival. Also known as Ègbáligánsà, the Lisabi Festival is held annually in honour of the legendary Egba hero, Lisabi Agbongbo Akala — the fearless warrior…
Today, on the 100th anniversary of the repose of Saint Tikhon, the Russian language website, The Way of the Cross of Patriarch Tikhon, has been launched, introducing readers to all currently available archival documents related to the life and ministry of the saint. Saint Tikhon (Bellavin), Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Work on…
In a glowing testimonial that reveals the rising influence of Konga 103.7FM beyond Lagos, a business merchant from Kano, Ishaku Mohammed shared how the station’s late-night programming helped him overcome insomnia and reconnect with hope. Mohammed who was in Lagos to attend a wedding, stumbled on KongaFM by chance but the impact, he says, was…
Following a grand celebratory event, Ascent Club proudly announces the release of its prestigious Top 100 Career Women in Africa list. This year’s honorees, unveiled at a gala event on Sunday, March 30th, 2025, at Alliance Française in Lagos, represent a powerful moment to close out the 2025 Women’s History Month, showcasing the remarkable achievements…
We love a sweet fairytale, and sometimes, the people closest to us are the ones who lead us to love… In Ogechi’s case, she met her soulmate, Izunna, and it’s all thanks to her sister, who played matchmaker. With a track record of successfully pairing her friends with their husbands, Ogechi’s sister decided it was…
Prada Uzodimma and Oprah Uzodimma sat together one day, ruminating about their lives while schooling in London, where they lived for over 7 years. They thought about the memories, the moments they shared with loved ones and the places they visited. As they sat there, one thing came to them. They realised that even in…
Schema-Igumen Ignaty (Kryukov) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Today, on the Saturday of the fifth week of Lent, the Holy Church praises the Most Holy Theotokos in a special, solemn way. The service of this day is different from any other one. Those who…
Photo: pdobro.ru When Christ, the Son of God began His public ministry, He started with the call to repentance: Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. From this it is clear that all who wish to enter the Kingdom of Heaven must repent—without repentance, no one will enter. The commandment to repent was…
Poised on the intersection of divine eternity and human history, the holy ground of Mount Sinai sets the stage for the monumental events of salvation. From God’s revelation of His name in the Burning-but-not-consumed Bush to the reception of the Ten Commandments by Moses and all that ensues as the Hebrew people struggle to…
The fitness culture, which has rapidly gained popularity in Nigeria, is now raising concerns. While fitness centres have traditionally been spaces for enthusiasts to improve their physical health and well-being, there is a growing worry that they are turning into hotspots for romantic encounters. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on…
