Nigerian Pilgrim Allegedly Commits Suicide in Saudi Arabia, Another Dies from Illness During Hajj 2024
A Nigerian pilgrim from Kwara State, Hajia Hawawu Mohammed, is reported to have committed suicide in Saudi Arabia. The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board, Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, announced on Sunday, June 9, 2024, that Hawawu allegedly ended her life by jumping from the rooftop of her apartment in Madina. Abdulkadir also mentioned […]
No blessing for same-sex unions, say Catholic bishops
The Catholic Bishops of the Lagos Ecclesiastical Province, comprising Lagos Archdiocese, Ijebu Ode, and Abeokuta Dioceses, have said they would not bless same-sex marriage. The bishops’ position was contained in a Thursday’s communiqué issued after their January 26 plenary meeting in Lagos. This position is believed to contravene Pope Francis, who formally permitted Catholic priests […]
Tinubu returns to Nigeria after private visit to France
President Bola Tinubu has returned to the country after a two-week private visit to France. The President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Airport at about 8:50pm was received by a delegation led by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. Also present to receive him were the FCT Minister, […]
I pay my three wives, children salaries – Lagos prophet
General Overseer of Vineyard of Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Joseph Apata, speaks to VICTORIA EDEME about how he manages his ministry and his three wives Can you briefly tell the story of your childhood? I am Ebira from Kogi State. My mother is from Benin, Edo State. I am the General Overseer of the Vineyard of Deliverance […]