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Jun

2026

Gunmen Kidnap Redeemed Church Pastor In Ondo

Gunmen Kidnap Redeemed Church Pastor In Ondo Suspected gunmen have abducted a cleric with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), identified as Pastor Gbenga Sanny, in Ondo State. It was gathered that Sanny was seized by three gunmen on Sunday evening in the presence of his children. Sources who confirmed the abduction to The Nation on Monday said the incident occurred at about 7.00 p.m in front of his residence located at Ilu-Abo community in Akure North Local Government. Sanny, who is also a staff of the Akure North Local Government Area of the state, was taken to an…

Jun

2026

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Eight Anambra Pastors Remanded Over Fake Miracles

News Flash, Religion

Eight Anambra Pastors Remanded Over Fake Miracles A High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has remanded eight pastors in a correctional facility over allegations of staging fake miracles and deceiving members of the public for financial gain. The clerics were arraigned by the Anambra State Government on charges bordering on fraudulent religious practices, obtaining money by false pretence, and allegedly using places of worship to commit criminal activities. The prosecution accused the pastors of hiring individuals to pose as beneficiaries of miraculous healings and deliverance during church programmes in order to attract donations and exploit unsuspecting worshippers. According to…

Jun

2026

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Insecurity: MFM Suspends Night Vigils, Orders Services To End 8pm Nationwide

News Flash, Religion, Security

MFM Suspends Night Vigils, Orders Services To End 8pm Nationwide The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has suspended all overnight vigils and directed that church programmes across the country must end by 8:00 p.m., citing growing security concerns nationwide. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was contained in a circular dated June 5, 2026, and addressed to Regional Overseers and branch pastors of the ministry. According to the circular, all church services, meetings and programmes at every level of the ministry must conclude no later than 8:00 p.m. until further notice. The church also announced the indefinite suspension…

Apr

2026

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Tinubu Govt Spends Millions Lobbying US Congress But Ignores Christian Genocide At Home – American Lawyer

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Religion

Tinubu Govt Spends Millions Lobbying US Congress But Ignores Christian Genocide At Home – American Lawmaker A United States lawmaker, Rep. Riley M. Moore, has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of spending “millions lobbying Congress” while allegedly failing to address what he described as the “genocide Nigerian Christians face daily.” Moore made the claims in a series of posts on his X (formerly Twitter) page, where he also revealed that the US House Appropriations Committee had passed a State Department funding bill aimed at addressing insecurity and religious violence in Nigeria. “The Tinubu Administration is spending millions…

Mar

2026

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Eid-El-Fitr: Ultimate Commander Charges Muslim Faithful On Love & Unity

Abia North, People & Events, Religion

EID-EL-FITR: Ultimate Commander Charges Muslim Faithful On Love & Unity In a heartfelt message to mark the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, fondly known as “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu), has called on Muslim faithful across the nation to embrace love, unity, and communal harmony. Addressing celebrants, Ambassador Offor emphasized the importance of the spirit of Eid, which commemorates the conclusion of Ramadan, a period of fasting, self-reflection, and spiritual renewal. He urged the faithful to use the festival as an opportunity to strengthen bonds within families, communities, and the wider society. “Eid-el-Fitr is not only a…

Mar

2026

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I Threw All My Gold Jewellery Into Lagoon After Salvation- Adeboye’s Wife

News Flash, People Reorientation, Personality, Religion

I Threw All My Gold Jewellery Into Lagoon After Salvation — Adeboye’s Wife Foluke Adeboye, wife of Enoch Adeboye, has revealed how she threw away her gold jewellery after becoming a born-again Christian. In a resurfaced throwback video, she recounted how her love for fashion once shaped her lifestyle before joining the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). “But joining the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) demanded a new lifestyle, one that discouraged wearing earrings at the time,” she said. “Every woman loves fashion. The moment we were born again then in RCCG, it was a taboo for you…

Mar

2026

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Tragedy As Father Loses Four Sons Who Went To Buy Eyeglasses For Sallah In Maiduguri Explosion

Mishap, News Flash, Religion, Security

Tragedy As Father Loses Four Sons Who Went To Buy Eyeglasses For Sallah In Maiduguri Explosion A grieving father has lost four of his sons in multiple explosions that rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Monday, leaving at least 27 people dead and scores injured. The blasts struck key locations, including the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), the Monday Market roundabout and the Post Office area, triggering panic across the city. A trader, Usman Lawan, told Daily Trust that his neighbour, identified as Ba Musa, lost all four children in the attack while they had…

Mar

2026

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Abia State Police Command Extends Warm Eid Al-Fitr Greetings To Muslim Faithful And Reaffirms Commitment To Security And Peace In The State

Abia State, News Flash, Religion, Security

PRESS RELEASE ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND EXTENDS WARM EID AL-FITR GREETINGS TO MUSLIM FAITHFUL AND REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SECURITY AND PEACE IN THE STATE As we celebrate this significant occasion, the Abia State Police Command felicitate with our Muslim brothers and sisiters across the state and reiterates its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and visitors across the state. Officers of the Command are actively engaged in implementing robust security measures to safeguard lives and property before, during and after the Eid al-Fitr festivities. Security presence has been intensified in strategic locations and our teams will…

Mar

2026

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FGN Declares 2 Days Public Holiday For Eid-ul-Fitr

FGN, News Flash, Religion

FG Declares 2 Days Public Holiday For Eid-ul-Fitr .The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 19th March and Friday, 20th March, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani in a statement on Tuesday, said the Minister urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of…

Mar

2026

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Emir Sanusi Not Leading Sallah Durbar Celebration – Kano Govt.

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Religion

Emir Sanusi Not Leading Sallah Durbar Celebration – Kano Govt Kano State Government has dismissed reports claiming that the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, will lead the forthcoming Sallah Durbar, describing the information as unfounded. However, it should be recalled that the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has formally notified security agencies of preparations for the 2026 Sallah Durbar celebrations, scheduled to take place at the Emir’s Palace in Kano, despite the lingering leadership dispute within the emirate. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, no…