Religion

White smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that the 133 cardinals inside have elected a new pope. They picked a successor to Pope Francis on the second day of voting, but the world’s…
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Popular singer and pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Bolaji Adedotun Olanrewaju, known to many as Big Bolaji, has died. He passed away on Easter Saturday, April 19, 2025, after a short illness. The singer is said to…
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The Christian Association of Nigeria has criticised the founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, over his sermon that Jesus Christ hates poverty and never associated with the poor during His time on earth. Ibiyeomie, in…
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Saudi Arabia has announced a significant change to its visa policy, restricting nationals from 14 countries, including Nigeria, from applying for new short-term visas. The restriction, which takes effect on 13 April 2025, impacts multiple…
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The Muslim communities have been taking sides following the outburst of the Murdir (leader) of popular Islamic school, Markaz Centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies situated in the Agege area of Lagos State, Sheikh Muhammed Adam (El-ilory),…
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Dr Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of Ramadan 1446 AH in Nigeria. The Sultan made the…
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The Federal High Court in Lagos, Wednesday ordered all parties in the dispute over the yearly Ramadan Lecture of the Lagos Central Mosque to refrain from taking any action that may lead to break down of law and order in the state by…
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The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has voiced support for the implementation of Sharia law in the Southwest. Oloyede, who is also the Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme…
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The Kebbi State Government has awarded contracts for the repairs and renovation of 97 mosques across the 21 local government areas of the state. Commissioner for Religious Affairs in the state, Dr Sani Aliyu, made this known while…
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The Presiding Pastor of The Master’s Place International Church, Pastor Korede Komaiya, has said poverty is a sign of ungodliness. Komaiya made this known while delivering a sermon to his congregation as seen in a viral video on social…
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