Catholic priest suspended over prolonged absence from parish in Benue
A Catholic priest in Benue State has been suspended from his duties due to an extended absence from his assigned parish. Church authorities confirmed that the suspension follows repeated warnings and attempts to resolve the matter amicably. Parishioners reportedly raised concerns after noticing the priest had been away for several months without official communication. The […]
Pastor Chris Okafor fails to appear at police over alleged sexual offences
Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, did not show up at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Lagos, on Monday, after being invited by the police over allegations linked to misconduct and actions that could disturb public peace. The Lagos State Police Command had earlier confirmed that complaints were […]
Taraba-born badminton player Blessing Isaac called to Nigeria’s team for all-Africa championship
Nigeria’s badminton community has received a boost as Blessing Isaac, a young player from Taraba State, has been selected for the national team ahead of the upcoming All-Africa Badminton Championship. Her selection is being celebrated as a major achievement, especially for sports development in Northern Nigeria. Blessing’s rise to the national team reflects years of […]
ISWAP threatening Christians to convert to Islam not Muslims’ – Bashir Ahmad
Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has condemned the reported threats by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) against Christians, stressing that such actions do not reflect Islam or the beliefs of ordinary Muslims. He said attempts to force people to change their faith are wrong and should never be associated with religion. Ahmad explained […]
2026: Pastor Adeboye releases prophecies for New Year
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has released his New Year prophecies for 2026. He said the year would come with both opportunities and challenges, urging people to stay prayerful, hopeful, and focused on doing good. According to him, 2026 will be a year that requires wisdom, patience, […]
I was paid N100,000 to bomb worshippers – Suspected Maiduguri suicide bomber
Security agencies in Borno State are investigating a suspect who claimed he was offered ₦100,000 to take part in an attack on worshippers in Maiduguri. The suspect made the claim after being arrested, raising fresh concerns about how criminal groups recruit people to carry out violent acts in the region. According to preliminary reports, the […]
Christian genocide: Muslim-Muslim ticket enough to provoke Trump’s threat – Iroegbu
Public affairs analyst Iroegbu has said that Nigeria’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket created international concern and helped draw attention to claims of persecution against Christians in the country. According to him, the same-faith leadership arrangement sent a wrong signal abroad and made foreign observers more sensitive to religious issues in Nigeria. He argued that this situation […]
Christmas: Be conscious of our shared humanity – Fintiri tells Nigerians
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has called on Nigerians to use the Christmas season as a time to reflect on kindness, unity and compassion for one another. He said the celebration should go beyond fun and gifts, and instead remind people of the importance of love, peace and mutual respect. The governor encouraged citizens […]
They are denying my children admissions due to my stance on Christian genocide — Rev Dachomo cries out
Reverend Dachomo has raised concerns that his children are being denied school admissions because of his public stance on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The clergyman claims that certain authorities are retaliating against him for speaking out on issues affecting Christian communities. According to Rev Dachomo, his advocacy for justice and protection of Christians […]
Islamic groups caution Muslim leaders against meddling in tax reform matters
Several Islamic groups in Nigeria have cautioned Muslim leaders against intervening in matters related to the country’s new tax reform. The groups emphasized that religious leaders should focus on spiritual guidance rather than political and fiscal issues. The organisations noted that involvement in tax policies could compromise the neutrality of religious institutions and distract leaders […]