Hajj – Governor Umar Namadi on Monday night bid farewell to 550 first flight of Jigawa State intending pilgrims urging them to pray for peaceful coexistence in the country. The pilgrims were airlifted from Nuhu Muhammadu Sunusi International Airport at about 12: 00 am to the Saudi Arabia for the 2025 hajj exercise. Addressing the intending…
Madinah, Saudi Arabia — As pilgrims continue their sacred journey in the revered city of Madinah, many are partaking in Ziyara—an enriching spiritual tour that offers a profound connection to the roots of Islam and the legacy of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Ziyara, a non-obligatory but spiritually recommended aspect of the pilgrimage, invites…
Jos, Nigeria — The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Plateau State Government over recent violent attacks, while declaring an end to the cycle of bloodshed. The revered cleric made the statement during a courtesy visit to Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, at the…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Cherubim and Seraphim Church (Praying Band) has called on the Federal Government to prioritize job creation and youth empowerment as a strategy to curb insecurity and killings across Nigeria. The call was made by His Eminence Ferguson Eneogwe, Supreme Head of the Church, in a statement commemorating the Church’s 100th anniversary,…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has designated a high-level delegation to represent Nigeria at the funeral of His Holiness, Pope Francis, scheduled to hold on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Vatican City. The Nigerian delegation, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, comprises five prominent representatives, reflecting the nation’s deep respect for the late…
Nigeria – Onah urged those in government positions to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians, especially Christians, not just sending them mere Easter wishes. Onah, who likened the sufferings of Christians to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, in his Easter homily delivered on Sunday at the St Theresa’s Cathedral, Nsukka, Enugu State, lamented that Christians…
Nigeria – Speaking during a sermon titled “Building a Successful Marriage,” which she shared on her Instagram page Tuesday, Mrs. Ogah reflected on a night from her school years when a group of armed men stormed their home in search of her father. “I remember when we were growing up—I believe I was in secondary…
Damaturu, Yobe State — The Yobe State Hisbah Commission has carried out the destruction of 51 cartons of alcoholic beverages, in a renewed effort to enforce moral discipline and strengthen community peace across the state. The exercise, which was supervised by the Commission’s Executive Chairman, Dr. Yahuza Abubakar, underscores Hisbah’s commitment to curbing activities deemed…
Abuja, Nigeria — Dr. Ibrahim Jalingo, National Chairman of the Council of Ulama, has stirred controversy by reaffirming support for the death penalty for Muslims who renounce their faith, drawing on Islamic traditions to justify his stance. In a lengthy statement posted on his verified Facebook page Thursday, Jalingo mounted a vigorous defense of a…
NIGERIA – The Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, Jimmy Odukoya, has revealed that he wears his dreadlocks in obedience to a divine instruction. In a recent sermon, Pastor Odukoya shared that before officially stepping into his pastoral duties, he sought God’s guidance specifically about his appearance. He was clearly told by God…
Rivers State – Detectives from the Octopus, C4i, Strike Force Unit of the Rivers State Police Command are investigating the General Overseer of a new-generation church in the Eagleland area of Diobu, Port Harcourt, over allegations of homosexuality. The pastor, popularly known as Elijah, got into trouble after videos of him engaging in homosexual acts…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday joined Muslim faithfuls at the National Eid Prayer Ground along Airport Road in Abuja to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayers that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Tinubu, who arrived at minutes before 9am was received by top government officials, religious leaders, and other…
Nigeria — The Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has urged Nigerians to disregard any pastor who asks them to bring candles for prayers. Pastor Giwa lamented that fake prophets and pastors were using candles to deceive people in the name of prayers. In a statement he issued, Giwa reiterated that…
GLOBAL – Christians worldwide mark the beginning of the 40-day Lenten season today, March 5, 2025, with the observance of Ash Wednesday Lent, a period of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, leads up to Easter Sunday on April 20. The 40 days, excluding Sundays, symbolize the time Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness. During Ash Wednesday…
Nigeria – A Nigerian lady who recently gained attention for giving a false testimony at Evangelist Ebuka Obi’s Zion Ministry has come forward to explain why she did it. After being exposed and facing public backlash, she admitted that her testimony was not based on reality but rather on faith. FAKE TESTIMONY IN CHURCH WAHALA…
Nigeria — The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Interior, Mr. Abdullahi Aliyu-Ahmed, has warned traders to desist from indiscriminate food price hikes during the holy month of Ramadan. In his Ramadan message to the Muslim faithful in Nigeria on Saturday, Aliyu-Ahmed expressed worries that the price of groceries and other basic food items increased…
Saudi – Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Ramadan 2025 will begin on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent moon. With this confirmation, more than 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide will commence the annual observance of fasting from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, follows a 354-…
Lagos, Nigeria — Pastor Femi Lazarus, founder of Light Nation Global Church, has revealed that he met his wife through the messaging platform, Telegram. The cleric made the disclosure while addressing his congregation on the diverse ways individuals can encounter their God-ordained partners. In a viral video circulating on social media, Pastor Lazarus recounted that…
Abuja, Nigeria — Saudi-based firm Mashariq Al Dhabia has finalized an amended contract with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to provide services for Nigerian pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj. The agreement follows a prior dispute, where the company had threatened legal action against NAHCON over alleged breaches of the original contract regarding service…
Lagos, Nigeria — Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has called on Nigerians to enter into a covenant with God for national transformation. Speaking at RCCG’s 2nd Thanksgiving Service of the year in Ebute Metta, Lagos, Adeboye emphasized that a covenant is a sacred contract, sealed with blood,…
Vatican City — Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition following a severe respiratory crisis, requiring intensive medical intervention. A Vatican statement on Saturday confirmed that while the Pope remains alert and seated, he is on high-flow oxygen support and has received blood transfusions to manage anemia-induced low platelet levels. The pontiff is currently undergoing…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the federal government to intensify efforts in securing the release of Leah Sharibu, who has been in Boko Haram captivity for over seven years. The appeal was made by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement issued today, emphasizing the need for decisive action….
Abuja, Nigeria — The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the Christian community by fostering closer collaboration with the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) to address pressing national challenges. This resolution was emphasized by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of CAN, in a congratulatory statement to Bishop Wale Oke on his…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced the indefinite postponement of the highly anticipated Qur’an Convention due to an unprecedented surge in participation requests. The decision was conveyed in a statement released on Friday night by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and signed by its…
Lagos, Nigeria — Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has distanced himself from the arrest of TikToker Olumide Ogunsanwo, popularly known as SeaKing. Addressing worshippers during the RCCG’s monthly Holy Ghost Service at Redemption City, Ogun State, Adeboye clarified that he neither ordered nor supported the arrest. He…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the 2025 Hajj fare, pegging it at N8.78 million per intending pilgrim, depending on their state of departure. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by NAHCON’s Assistant Director of Information and Publication, Fatima Usara, on behalf of the Commission’s Chairman,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has approved four airlines to serve as official carriers for Nigerian pilgrims traveling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The announcement was made by the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Usman, in a statement released by Mrs….
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has described this year’s Christmas as bittersweet, marked by a mix of joy and sorrow following recent tragic stampedes at charity events in Abuja and Anambra State. In a statement commemorating the festive season, Archbishop Okoh expressed deep concern over the loss of…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep concern over the recurring deaths caused by stampedes during palliative distribution across the country. In a statement issued by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN described the pattern as “troubling” and extended condolences to the victims of the latest tragedy, which occurred at the Holy Trinity…
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Reverend Ignatius Kaigama, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of more than ten lives during a stampede at Holy Trinity Parish, Maitama, Abuja. The incident occurred during a food distribution exercise organized by the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Archbishop Kaigama, in a statement, extended his heartfelt…
Through this removal, the mosque’s administration has seemingly acquiesced to the widespread criticism and pressure from the public to remove the banner widely perceived as inflammatory and divisive. The Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos State has removed a contentious banner that bore the inscription, “Jesus Christ is Not God”. This action was substantiated…
