Thursday, October 29, 2026

Faith

December 4, 2024

Nigerians dying daily ‘in the name of democracy, religion’: Kukah

“As Mahatma Gandhi wisely said, quote, an eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind,” Mr Akpabio stressed.

Body bags and Kukah
December 4, 2024

UK court orders deportation of flamboyant pastor Tobi Adegboyega to Nigeria

Mr Adegboyega, head of SPAC Nation, lost the deportation battle after investigations exposed misuse of funds by his controversial church.

Head of SPAC Nation Tobi Adegboyega
December 2, 2024

2025 Hajj: NAHCON inaugurates committee to screen service providers

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Monday in Abuja, inaugurated a committee to screen and verify accommodation and service providers for the 2025 Hajj

NAHCON
December 2, 2024

Tinubu committed to promoting interfaith dialogue: FG

The minister reiterated Mr Tinubu administration’s commitment to advancing policies that foster interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence.

Tinubu giving an address
December 1, 2024

NAHCON allocates 1,518 hajj slots to Jigawa

Mr Labbo stated that intending pilgrims were expected to pay N8.4 million deposit pending the official announcement of this year’s hajj fare by NAHCON

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
November 30, 2024

Anglican bishop tasks Tinubu’s govt on people-centred policies

The cleric commended the government’s efforts to tackle the security challenges but called for concerted efforts to improve the economy.

Tinubu giving an address
November 29, 2024

2023 Hajj: NAHCON refunds N5.3 billion to states, tour operators

Mr Musa explained that the refund was due to the Masha’ir (core Hajj period) electricity services not being rendered properly by the Saudi authorities during the 2023 Hajj.

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
November 28, 2024

2023 Hajj: Jigawa board to refund N95 million to pilgrims

Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board says it has concluded arrangements to refund over N95 million to 1,572 pilgrims who performed the 2023 Hajj exercise.

Nigerian pilgrims used to illustrate the story
November 25, 2024

CAN seeks policies to protect women’s rights in Nigeria

The CAN chairman noted that the theme of this year is a call for everyone to commit to uniting and advocating for non-violence against women.

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
November 24, 2024

‘Struggling’ Tinubu, Buhari accidental leaders; knowledge lacking in governance: Bishop Kukah

“President Tinubu, who said he was prepared for the role, is struggling,” said Mr Kukah.

Bola Tinubu [Credit: BAT]