Religion

Nigerian pilgrims defrauded in Madina, says Amiru Hajj 

…….15 from Kwara State Kwara State Amiru Hajj, Alhaji Ismail Bolaji Yahaya, says 15 pilgrims from the state have been defrauded of their 500 dollars Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) by…

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INEC remains pillar of Nigeria’s democracy, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) remains the backbone of Nigeria’s democratic journey. Tinubu stated this on Tuesday while inaugurating the construction of a new INEC…

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NCPC suspends pilgrimage until end of Israel-Iran conflict

The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has announced that there would be no further pilgrimage to Israel until the Israel/Iran conflict is resolved. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Bishop…

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TREM plans free eye surgery to mark Bishop Okonkwo’s 80th birthday

……..on September 6 2025 As part of the activities lined up to celebrate the 80th birthday of the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Dr Mike Okonkwo, Nigerians…

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Pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat for day-long worship

Pilgrims from across the world on Thursday congregated at Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for an intense, daylong worship and reflection. Arafat Day, the ninth day of the Islamic month…

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Chief Imam to Muslims, do not borrow for Eid Kabir sacrifice

Chief Imam, Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Amidu Sanni, has advised Muslims not to borrow to fulfill the Eid Kabir spiritual obligation. In his 2025 Eid Kabir message on Thursday…

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Catholic priests urge decisive action against Benue killings

The Nigerian Catholic Priests Association (NCPA), Makurdi Diocese, has called on the Federal and Benue governments to take decisive actions to end continuous killings in the state. NCPA Chairman, Rev.…

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Over 34,000 Nigerian pilgrims received in Makkah – NAHCON

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says 34,647 Nigerian pilgrims have so far been received in Makkah from Madina to perform the 2025 Hajj rites. The Deputy Coordinator of NAHCON…

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Pope Leo XIV receives the Fisherman Ring at inauguration

Pope Leo XIV got emotional on Sunday as he received the Ring of the Fisherman immediately after the inauguration Mass to mark the beginning of his papacy as the 267th…

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Tinubu: Let’s harness our diversity for nation’s prosperity, meets Catholic Bishops

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to use their diversity for the country’s stability and rapid development. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in…

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