By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says Saudi Authorities have approved 66,910 slots for Nigeria’s pilgrims to participate in the 2026 Hajj exercise. The commission stated that Saudi Arabia reserved the figure on the NUSUK Masar portal due to underutilisation of 95,000 slots allocated in theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed sadness over the passing of Rev Uma Ukpai, a renowned evangelist, teacher, and servant of God, who died on Oct. 6 at the age of 80. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in Abuja on Monday, extended his condolencesContinue Reading
By Philomena Attah Dr Uma Ukpai, a famous Nigerian cleric, international evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), has passed away at the age of 80. His family announced his passing on his official Instagram page, @Uma_Ukpai, on Monday, stating that the revered preacher and tele-evangelist diedContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) North and Western Region visited inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, FCT to preach hope and donated essential items. The visit was led by Joseph Adeyokunnu, RCCG Intercontinental Finance Controller and Pastor in Charge of Region 31,Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has expressed optimism on Nigeria’s future, stating that the economy is growing under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. He said this at the official inauguration and investiture of the Northern Christian Religious Leaders AssemblyContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, has called for a paradigm shift in Nigeria’s approach to nationhood, leadership and development. Ndukuba made the call in Abuja on Wednesday, while briefing newsmen on the occasion of country’s 65th independence anniversary. AccordingContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Senior Pastor of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Daki-Biyu District, Kubwa, Abuja, Alex Ogundipe, said that Nigeria has made significant progress 65 years since its independence. Ogundipe made the remarks at the Church’s 20th Harvest Thanksgiving service themed, “Double Glory”, held on Sunday. He said, inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has extended warm greetings to Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide (LFCWW) and Senior Pastor of Faith Tabernacle, on his 71st birthday. Tinubu, in a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, congratulated Oyedepo’s family, congregants,Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Caritas Nigeria, a leading humanitarian and development arm of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has expressed its commitment to serving the poor and vulnerable children. The organisation appealed to Nigerians to support its work, stressing the need for Nigerians to partner with its initiativesContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia’s top religious cleric, the Grand Mufti Abdulaziz al-Sheikh, has passed on at the age of 82. The Royal Court announced his death on Tuesday, marking the end of an era in Saudi Arabia’s religious leadership. He served as the Kingdom’s Grand Mufti since 1999. “The Kingdom and theContinue Reading
