Religion

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 […]

Lagos, Nigeria — The gospel music scene is undergoing a dynamic transformation as a new generation of artistes blends afrobeats, RnB, and urban sounds into traditional worship. These fresh voices are not only reshaping the sonic landscape of Christian music but also broadening its appeal to younger, global audiences.   AnEndlessOceanAyobami Alli-Hakeem, better known as AnEndlessOcean, […]

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 […]

NIGERIA – Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has faulted the Federal Government and the Nigerian Railway Corporation for excluding Muslims from the free train ride. The group alleged that the same is only given during Christian celebrations. In a press release made on Thursday, which is a day before the Eid al-Kabir celebrations, MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof […]

NIGERIA – Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has enjoined Muslim faithful and Nigerians to uphold the virtues of faith, obedience, selflessness, and empathy, which he described as the essences of Eid-el-Kabir. He stressed the need for every Nigerian to be the brother’s keeper, assuring that his administration would continue to build a state […]

NIGERIA – Pastor David Ibiyeomie, founder of Salvation Ministries, has told his congregation that believers should give offerings that are bigger than their tithes. According to him, tithing, which is 10 percent of ones income, is a key aspect to achieving prosperity. He said, “Tithe is the foundation of your covenant to prosperity. Don’t wait untill […]

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 […]

Minna, Nigeria — The Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has successfully concluded the airlift of all intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj, marking the end of a smooth and timely operation. According to a statement released by the board’s Information Officer, Jibril Kodo, a total of 3,035 pilgrims were transported to the Kingdom of Saudi […]

NIGERIA – Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay has revealed why she stopped attending her former church. She said she did so because a church leader proposed that the congregation stop singing new-age gospel songs and revert to old-school Christian songs and hymns that “are direct scripture.” Shay said she could not fathom why people like the […]