Religion
Traditional leader urges restraint over Ooni-Alaafin feud
The President of the Traditional Religion Worshippers Association in Osun State, Dr. Oluseyi Atanda, has urged Nigerians to exercise caution on social media and avoid actions that could worsen the ongoing disagreement between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade. Dr. Atanda made the call in Osogbo […]
Bandits kill 13 worshippers in mosque during dawn prayers
The people of Unguwan Mantau, a farming community in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, were thrown into deep mourning on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, after armed bandits launched a deadly attack on a mosque, killing no fewer than 13 worshippers. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of the day while faithful […]
Emir of Zuru, Mohammed Sani Sami, Passes Away
The Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State, His Royal Highness Mohammed Sani Sami, passed away at the age of 81. According to an official statement released on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Government, Ahmed Idris, the revered monarch died on Saturday, August 16, in a London hospital after a brief […]
FG condemns Cleric’s flogging of minors in Rivers State church
The Federal Government has expressed strong condemnation of a viral video showing a cleric violently flogging a group of minors at his church in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The footage, which has sparked nationwide outrage, prompted immediate intervention from law enforcement and child protection agencies. In a press statement released on Saturday, Jonathan Eze, Special […]
Pastor, Accomplice Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault
The Imo State Police Command has successfully apprehended a pastor and his associate in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 20-year-old woman, highlighting ongoing efforts by law enforcement to tackle crimes against vulnerable citizens. The arrests were officially confirmed on Wednesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye. According to the statement, […]
Police Arrest Pastor After Viral Video Shows Abuse of Minors
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested Pastor Ifediorah Onyeibor after a disturbing video surfaced online showing him allegedly subjecting children to cruel and degrading treatment within his church premises. The footage, which quickly went viral across social media platforms, depicts minors stripped naked and beaten with palm fronds during what appeared to be a […]
Owo Church Massacre: Suspects Plead Not Guilty to Terrorism Charges
Nearly three years after the tragic attack on Saint Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, the trial of five men accused of orchestrating the deadly bombing has officially begun. On Monday, the defendants — Idris Omeiza, Al-Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdul Malik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Abubakar — appeared before Justice Emeka Nwite of the […]
Prophet Predicts Jonathan’s 2027 Return to Aso Rock
I see President Goodluck Jonathan in Aso Rock leading this country again. If he chooses to run in 2027, he will return as President. There will be prosperity, and the people will rejoice. Prophet Bomadi Serimoedumu, the General Overseer and founder of Mount Zion Divine Gospel Ministry Inc., has made a striking prediction about the […]
I’ll die on a Sunday after service – Pastor Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has once again spoken about the vision he believes God has given him concerning the manner of his passing. Addressing millions of worshippers gathered at the Old Auditorium of the Redemption City of God, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, the revered […]
Church of Nigeria Cuts Ties with Wales Over Gay Archbishop
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has formally ended its ecclesiastical relationship with the Church in Wales in response to the recent appointment of Bishop Cherry Vann, an openly lesbian cleric, as the Archbishop of Wales. In a public statement dated August 3, 2025, and endorsed by the Primate, Most Reverend Henry C. Ndukuba, the […]