Category Archives: Religion

Apostle Victor Oku, senior pastor of Divine Mercy Church International, Lagos, has prophesied that President Bola Tinubu will secure a second term in the 2027 general elections despite mounting opposition.Speaking in an interview, Apostle Oku declared that “there will be no new government after 2027,” insisting that Tinubu’s re-election is divinely ordained.“God is still withContinueContinue reading “Popular pastor releases prophesy on 2027 general election winner”

The Federal Government has announced that Friday, September 5, 2025, will be a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was confirmed in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Tuesday in Abuja.According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Dr OlubunmiContinueContinue reading “Breaking: FG declares Sept 5 public holiday to mark Eld-el-Maulud”

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has restated his prediction about the circumstances surrounding his death, saying it will happen peacefully on a Sunday after he has attended church service and eaten his favourite meal — pounded yam.Pastor Adeboye made the remark while addressing thousands ofContinueContinue reading “I’ll die on a Sunday after eating pounded yam – Adeboye”

The Catholic Diocese of Ondo has condemned the demolition of the Owo Memorial Park, built in honour of victims of the June 5, 2022, terrorist attack at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo.The park, which was erected by the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s administration opposite the Olowo of Owo’s palace, was demolished last Saturday, reportedly at theContinueContinue reading “Demolition of Memorial Park renew pains of Owo massacre – Ondo Catholic Dioceses”

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebrationThis was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement released on Monday through the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani.The minister extended his congratulations to the Muslim faithful ahead of theContinueContinue reading “Eld-el-Kabir: FG declares June 6, 9 as public holidays”

Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has been deported back to Nigeria from Saudi Arabia where he went to perform the 2025 Hajj.Gumi was part of a delegation of scholars sponsored by the Nigerian Hajj Commission, NAHCON to travel to Saudi Arabia for religious services.Confirming the development in a post on his Facebook pageContinueContinue reading “Saudi Govt. deports Gumi, bars him from performing hajj”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday joined global leaders in Rome, Italy, to witness the installation mass of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The ceremony officially marked the beginning of his pontificate as the 267th Bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church. A clip released by the Nigerian Television Authority captured PresidentContinueContinue reading “Tinubu attends Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration in Rome”

The Vatican has officially confirmed the election of Robert Francis Prevost as the next pope, making him the first American to hold the position in the history of the Roman Catholic Church.Prevost, a longtime missionary in Peru and a close associate of the late Pope Francis, will now serve as the 267th pope under theContinueContinue reading “Breaking: American cleric, Robert Prevost elected Pope”

White smoke has emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new pope has been elected to lead the Roman Catholic Church.The smoke indicates that a candidate has secured the necessary two-thirds majority—at least 89 of the 133 voting cardinals—during the secretive conclave.Cheers erupted from the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s SquareContinueContinue reading “New Pope elected as white smoke emerges from Vatican”

The Federal Government has announced Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday celebrations.This was made known by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on his behalf by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Christians acrossContinueContinue reading “Just In: FG declares public holidays for Easter celebration”