Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Faith

August 14, 2026

Kidnapped American missionary Kevin Rideout regains freedom after nine months

Kevin Rideout, an American missionary kidnapped in the Niger Republic, has been released after spending nine months.

Kevin Rideout
August 14, 2026

Religious leaders commit to dialogue, cooperation for peace in Nigeria

The leaders adopted resolutions to strengthen social cohesion, religious dialogue and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria.

August 13, 2026

Alleged Christian Genocide: Trump reviews U.S. designation of Nigeria as ‘country of particular concern’

The U.S. noted Nigeria’s reported efforts to date, including the prosecution of hundreds of Boko Haram and ISWAP suspects.

Donald Trump official portrait
August 13, 2026

NAHCON approves five airlines for 2027 hajj operations

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved five air carriers for the 2027 hajj operations.

Pilgrims inside plane
August 12, 2026

Lagos pastor arrested for defiling church member’s daughters

The Lagos pastor allegedly began defiling the petitioner’s eldest daughter when she was 13 years old.

Female cops in Lagos, crucifix
August 12, 2026

‘Nigerian Christians Are Infidels’: NHRC asks police, SSS to arrest Sheikh Jingir for hate speech

“The commission finds these remarks to be hate speech and incitement to religious hatred and potential violence,” said the NHRC boss.

SSS DG, Sheikh Jingir, IGP
August 12, 2026

Kano pilgrims board announces N7 million as 2027 hajj fare

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced N7 million as the final hajj fare for intending pilgrims for the 2027 hajj.

Hajj pilgrims
August 12, 2026

NCPC boss urges employees to embrace excellence, diligence

Mr Adegbite urged employees to embrace continuous learning and diligence to improve productivity and service delivery.

CAN Lagos chairman, Stephen Adegbite
August 10, 2026

Kwara speaker congratulates Tijaniyah leader Akosile on 77th birthday

Mr Akoshile is also a member of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Amirul-Mumini of Oro Kingdom in Kwara.

Sheikh Khaleefah Akoshile
August 10, 2026

Kwara speaker congratulates Tijaniyah leader Akosile on 77th birthday

Mr Akoshile is also a member of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Amirul-Mumini of Oro Kingdom in Kwara.

Sheikh Khaleefah Akoshile