Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Faith

August 4, 2026

TikToker Wasilat Olalere’s chilling confession after Oloolu cleansing ritual; Ibadan traditionalists issue warning

“Oloolu is real, and when anything forbidden is done, it will certainly have repercussions. Anybody who waits for Oloolu will be afflicted,” an Ibadan traditionalist said.

TikToker Wasilat Olalere
August 4, 2026

Muslim students urge new JAMB registrar to build on Oloyede’s legacy

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria has urged Segun Aina, the new JAMB registrar, to build on the legacy of his predecessor, Ishaq Oloyede.

Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN)
August 4, 2026

Hajj 2027: Kano pilgrims board sets Friday deadline for passport submission

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has directed all registered intending pilgrims for the 2027 hajj to submit their valid passports on or before August 7 to facilitate travel documents.

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board
August 4, 2026

Nigerian Catholics back Onaiyekan, slam presidency over Tinubu’s desperate re-election row

“We stand in solidarity with His Eminence Cardinal John Onaiyekan and the CBCN,” said Nigerian Catholics in defiance of President Bola Tinubu.

Tinubu assures Catholic leaders
August 4, 2026

Ooni celebrates 2026 New Yam Festival, urges govt to prioritise food security

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Monday, celebrated the 2026 New Yam Festival at his palace in Ile-Ife.

August 3, 2026

Hisbah’s mass wedding begins Monday in Kano

The mass wedding programme is scheduled to commence on Monday (today) and conclude on August 9.

Mass wedding in Kano
August 2, 2026

Russian court seizes 123 Jehovah’s Witnesses’ real estate assets

The properties include 63 residential and commercial buildings, as well as 60 plots of land covering a total area of 5.6 hectares.

Jehovah’s Witnesses
August 1, 2026

Middle East Conflict: NCPC lifts ban on christian pilgrimage to Israel 

​The NCPC boss said that under the new arrangement, Nigerian pilgrims would only be permitted to travel through the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv.

Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC)
July 31, 2026

Group partners NAHCON to boost pilgrim welfare, youth inclusion

AAYC West Africa coordinator, Akoshile Mukhtar, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja following a courtesy visit to NAHCON chairman, Ismail Yusuf.

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
July 29, 2026

Shettima lauds NAHCON, stakeholders for successful 2026 Hajj exercise

He said the performance recorded during the 2026 Hajj exercise should serve as the benchmark for future operations.

Vice President Kashim Shettima