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 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…
The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has appointed five distinguished Islamic scholars to serve as Imams at the National Mosque in Abuja. Speaking at the appointment ceremony, NSCIA Secretary-General, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, announced that two of the newly appointed Imams are resident, while the other three will serve as visiting Imams. The appointments were…
Police in Oyo State have arrested a self-proclaimed pastor, Peter Oluwalolese, for allegedly killing a female member of his church for ritual purposes. The suspect, who leads the “God Has Done It” church in the Apata area of Ibadan, reportedly committed the act to enhance his congregation’s size. A viral video circulating online captures Oluwalolese…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari extended warm congratulations to Pastor Tunde Bakare on his 70th birthday, celebrated on November 11, 2024. Bakare, a distinguished lawyer, pastor, author, and advocate for good governance, has made significant contributions to Nigeria through his roles in leadership, public service, and religious life. He is the…
