Osogbo, Osun State— Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has vowed to tackle all identified deficiencies within the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove in preparation for the 2026 festival. Delivering a speech at the grand finale of this year’s festival on Friday, Governor Adeleke, represented by his deputy Kola Adewusi, committed to carrying out renovations to enhance…
Warri, Nigeria — A police officer reportedly received instant healing during a live crusade at Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, led by renowned televangelist Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, after suffering from a distressing medical episode that caused his tongue to protrude uncontrollably from his mouth. The unusual moment, which unfolded during a packed service and was…
Makkah, Saudi Arabia — The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that return flights for Nigerian pilgrims will officially begin on the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah, marking the conclusion of the 2025 Hajj exercise. NAHCON Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, confirmed that the initial departures will involve pilgrims from Imo…
Kano, Nigeria — The long-running contest for the Emirship of Kano reached a fresh turning point on Sunday, as both Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Muhammadu Sanusi II led parallel Eid-el-Kabir prayers at different locations across the state capital. Alhaji Ado Bayero, who was removed in May but later reinstated by court order, presided over…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that 2,717 Nigerian intending pilgrims have been unable to obtain visas for the 2025 Hajj due to the closure of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s visa portal, despite repeated diplomatic interventions. In a statement issued by Fatima Usara, Assistant Director of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
