Category: Religion

The organizers of the Nigerian gospel concert ‘Green Worship’ have announced their goal to raise ₦100 million for orphanages and vulnerable children across Nigeria during this year’s benefit concert. This marks the seventh edition of the concert, organized by Worship for Change, and it is set to take place at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton…

Comedian and reality TV star DeeOne has issued a warning to Nigerians against mocking the testimonies shared by members of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries. His caution follows a wave of ridicule on social media regarding the church’s extraordinary miracle accounts. DeeOne urged the public to be respectful and avoid undermining the church’s testimonies.…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The three tiers of governments in Nigeria, particularly the Federal Government, have been charged to rise up to their constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property, and providing good governance based on integrity, accountability, and transparency. Pastors of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), South-West and Patigi Zones, made the call in…

Following the arrival of the final batch of a contingent of 312 pilgrims from Kwara State, the 2024 Hajj operation has successfully concluded in the State. The last batch, including the Amirul-Hajj, Senator Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe, and other state officials, arrived safely on Tuesday, July 17th, 2024, at the Gen. Tunde Idiagbon International Airport,…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Thirty Nigerians, including a Financial and Taxation Expert, Dr. Awa Ibraheem, have been honoured as guests of King Salman bin AbdulAzeez Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, who is the custodian of the two Holy Mosques, for the ongoing 2024 Hajj exercise. Dr Awa Ibraheem is the Chairman/CEO of ICMA Services Limited…

Kaduna State has successfully airlifted over 4,000 pilgrims to perform Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year. The final batch of over 300 pilgrims, including the state’s Amirul Hajj and Emir of Lere, Eng. Sulaiman Umar, departed recently with other officials.Max Air was the designated airline for the Kaduna pilgrims. Governor Uba Sani commended the officials…

From Lateef Taiwo The Federal Government through the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education, (NCAOOSCE) is to collaborate with the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) and the Nigeria Arabic Language Village (NALV) to enrich the educational experience of Almajiri students by incorporating Arabic studies into their curriculum. A statement by…

By Milcah Tanimu On Good Friday, Christians across the globe pause to reflect on the profound message of Jesus Christ’s sacrificial love, symbolized by His crucifixion for the redemption of humanity. Rev. Dr. Arnfríður Guðmundsdóttir, Vice-President for the Nordic Countries at the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), emphasized the significance of Good Friday as a reminder…

By Milcah Tanim Dr. Tajudeen Adebayo, the Chief Imam of Falomo Lagos Central Mosque, has called on the public to demonstrate respect for the fasting Muslim community by refraining from eating in their presence. Adebayo emphasized that consuming food in public during fasting hours undermines the sensitivity of those observing fasts and may discourage individuals…

By Milcah Tanimu As Christians and Muslims prepare for the sacred periods of Lent and Ramadan, the Department of State Services (DSS) has issued an advisory, urging worshippers to focus on promoting peace, unity, and harmony in Nigeria. In a statement by the DSS Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Dr. Peter Afunanya, the…