Religion

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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Pope Leo XIV nullifies same sex marriage blessing in Catholic church

………says it’s is between a man and woman Before his formal installation, Pope Leo XIV has officially declared that marriage is a sacred union exclusively between a man and a…

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Tinubu arrives Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Rome, Italy, on Saturday to join other world leaders at the solemn mass marking the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo…

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NAHCON airlifts over 20,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in one week

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has transported 20,515 Nigerian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj in one week. NAHCON disclosed this…

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