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President Bola Tinubu has been urged to demonstrate the political will needed to arrest and prosecute individuals allegedly sponsoring banditry and other security challenges in Nigeria. The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba, made the call during a Thanksgiving service marking the 36th anniversary…
On the third morning of his first Apostolic Journey abroad, Pope Leo XIV visited the historic Sultan Ahmed Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul’s most iconic and revered places of worship. According to the Holy See Press Office, the Pope spent the visit in silent reflection,…
The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has warned against the recurring trend of blaming Christian clerics for incidents of terrorism or violent attacks in Nigeria. Speaking during a recent church service, Suleman expressed frustration over the tendency to accuse pastors of staying silent whenever insecurity escalates.…
The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, located in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, has reopened for worship just days after a deadly bandit attack plunged the community into grief. A video from the church’s first service since the incident shows a pastor addressing a noticeably smaller congregation,…
Christians have been urged to boldly proclaim the kingship and supreme authority of Jesus Christ over the entire universe. The call was made by the Priest in Residence at Queen of Apostles’ Catholic Parish in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Professor Thomas Akpen, during the celebration of the Solemnity of Jesus Christ,…
Pope Leo XIV has voiced strong concern over the rising violence in Nigeria, noting that both Christians and Muslims “have been slaughtered” in several regions of the country. Speaking to journalists on his return to the Vatican, the pope linked the ongoing crisis to a combination of extremist activity, economic…
Pope Leo XIV has named Nigeria as one of several countries where Christians continue to face discrimination and persecution. In a message shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, the Pope emphasized that peace is a divine virtue and called for global attention to the challenges confronting…
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced ₦7,696,769.76 as the official fare for the 2026 Hajj, in line with the directive of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Confirming the new rate, the Director General of the Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, said the approved fare will apply…
UK-based pastor and founder of The Nxtion Family (formerly SPAC Nation), Tobi Adegboyega, has once again sparked public debate after he declared that money was vital to fulfilling God’s purpose. Speaking during a recent sermon on purpose and destiny, the flamboyant preacher told his congregation that spirituality alone cannot drive…
The founder of the Sphere of Light Church, Pastor Femi Lazarus, has cautioned Nigerians to be wary of what he described as the United States’ sudden interest in Nigeria’s internal affairs, alleging that such gestures may not be genuine. Speaking during a recent sermon, Pastor Lazarus claimed that the U.S.…
