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Ash Wednesday Observed Nationwide as 40-Day Lenten Season Starts

Christians across Nigeria gathered in churches today to observe Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of the 40-day Lenten season leading up to Easter. Ash Wednesday is a solemn day in the Christian calendar, symbolizing repentance, reflection, and spiritual renewal. Worshippers received ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross — a reminder of humility and devotion as they begin the journey toward Easter. In Abuja, correspondent Omenka Amarachukwu visited several churches where clergy urged members to embrace prayer, fasting, charity, and reconciliation during the Lenten period. This year’s Lent coincides with the holy month of Ramadan, observed by Muslims worldwide — highlighting a rare moment where both major faiths engage in fasting and spiritual devotion at the same time. Religious leaders say the overlap presents an opportunity for unity, peace, and interfaith harmony across the nation. Stay tuned for more updates on faith, culture, and national events. #AshWednesday #Lent2026 #EasterJourney #ChristianNews #Abuja #Nigeria #Ramadan #FaithAndUnity #ReligiousNews #BreakingNews Live News Broadcast from the Nigerian Television Authority Abuja, Nigeria For more updates from NTA, visit: Website: http://www.nta.ng/ Twitter:   / ntanewsnow   Facebook:   / ntanetworknews   Email: enquiries@nta.ng To license this and other NTA content, please email: licensing@nta.ng, info@nta.ng Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for updates on live streams!