Saturday, October 24, 2026

Faith

October 2, 2026

No aspirant is Messiah; don’t drag Jesus into politics, CAN cautions politicians

Mr Okoh reaffirmed CAN’s commitment to remain a non-partisan moral voice.

CAN president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh
October 1, 2026

2027 Hajj: Saudi Arabia approves additional 10,000 slots for Nigeria

The additional allocation raises Nigeria’s total Hajj quota from the existing 50,000 slots to 60,000 for the 2027 pilgrimage.

HAJJ
October 1, 2026

Emir of Zazzau pledges support for improved hajj administration efficiency

The Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Bamalli, assured NAHCON of the traditional institution’s support and called for more efficient operations for Nigerian pilgrims.

September 30, 2026

Jehovah’s Witnesses mark 100 years of presence in Estonia

The church said, “World War II brought severe challenges to our brothers and sisters in Estonia.”

Jehovah's Witnesses
September 28, 2026

Muslims protest planned demolition of 600-year-old mosque to make way for Hindu pilgrimage

Demonstrators told local media, Maktoob, that it was wrong to wipe out the existence of a religion to favour another.

Hundreds of Muslims in India are protesting
September 27, 2026

Pope Leo to meet clerical sexual abuse victims in Lourdes

Lourdes, a town of 13,400 inhabitants, is one of Europe’s best-known pilgrimage sites.

Pope Leo XIV
September 26, 2026

Sultan, ex-Archbishop of Canterbury urge peaceful coexistence in Nigeria, beyond

“There is a need for a strong call on religious and faith communities to work towards checking all forms of hatred,” the Sultan said.

Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, Dr Justin Welby and others.
September 23, 2026

CAN urges Christians, Muslims to uphold sacredness of human life 

Mr Omonokhua condemned the weaponisation of religion for selfish interests.

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
September 23, 2026
Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar II
September 21, 2026

Canadian police officer shot outside synagogue as Jews mark Yom Kippur

The police did not disclose what led to the shooting or whether the target was the church or the Jewish community.