Category: Religious
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KWARA PASTOR GETS LIFE SENTENCE FOR DEFILING MINORS
The Kwara State High Court has sentenced Prophet Ajiboye Abayomi Olayinka, a cleric and General Overseer of Divine Land of Joy and Prayer Ministry in Agah, Ganmo area of Ilorin, to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting three underage members of his congregation. The court also imposed an additional 14-year jail term on the convict for…
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SAUDI ARABIA UNVEILS NEW PROJECTS TO IMPROVE 2026 HAJJ, UMRAH EXPERIENCE
Saudi authorities have unveiled major initiatives aimed at improving movement, access and overall experience for pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj and Umrah seasons. During a media tour in Makkah, the Saudi General Authority for Media Regulation showcased key projects designed to support millions of visitors expected for Hajj and Umrah. One of the major highlights…
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FIRST BATCH OF NIGER PILGRIMS DEPARTS FOR 2026 HAJJ
The first batch of 345 intending pilgrims from Niger State has departed Minna for Madinah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 2026 Hajj exercise. Officials said the Flynas Airline flight took off late Monday night from the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, with pilgrims from Chanchaga and Borgu Local Government Areas onboard. Governor Mohammed Umaru-Bago…
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KWARA COMPLETES 2026 HAJJ PILGRIMS’ AIRLIFT
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has rounded off its airlift operations for the 2026 Hajj exercise with the departure of 557 intending pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The third batch of pilgrims took off from the Babatunde Idi-Agbon International Airport, Ilorin, aboard a Max Air flight at about 10:09 a.m., marking…
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JAMB CLEARS AIR ON HIJAB ROW, BLAMES “OVERZEALOUS” STAFF
JAMB says no candidate should be asked to remove a hijab — and insists a reported Ibadan incident was never part of its exam rules. Abuja, April 16, 2026 — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed claims of hijab discrimination at the Esther Oshikoya CBT Centre in Ibadan, saying the incident did…
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EASTER MESSAGE: DIFFICULT MOMENTS DON’T DEFINE THE END – NWOKO
Senator Ned Nwoko reminds Nigerians that Easter is a season of hope, renewal, and resilience, even amid challenges. Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) felicitated Christians on Easter Friday, urging citizens to see difficult times as temporary and not the end of the story. In his message titled “Easter: Finding Strength in a Season of Challenge”, Nwoko…
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‘MAKOSA PRAISE’ INSPIRES FAITH, HOPE – EHANIRE
Gospel artist Rev. Otasowie Ehanire is using his new track to uplift spirits, strengthen faith, and bring hope to listeners. Known musically as Prince Charles, Ehanire says his song ‘Makosa Praise’ shifts focus from life’s challenges to God’s strength, fostering gratitude, resilience, and a positive mindset. Inspired by family and divine encounters, his musical journey…
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NSCDC DEPLOYS 1,500 PERSONNEL TO SECURE EASTER IN KADUNA
Kaduna residents can celebrate Easter with peace of mind as NSCDC rolls out a massive security operation. The Kaduna Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,500 officers across the state to ensure a safe Easter. State Commandant Panam Musa said personnel are stationed at churches, major junctions, recreational centres,…
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UNILORIN VC URGES LOVE, UNITY AS EASTER MEETS RAMADAN
Easter message from Wahab Olasupo Egbewole highlights faith, moderation and interfaith harmony as Christians celebrate worldwide. The Vice Chancellor of University of Ilorin has sent warm Easter greetings to Christians, calling the season a time to reflect on the sacrifice, humility and enduring legacy of Jesus Christ. He urged believers—and people of all faiths—to embrace…
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BISHOP BADEJO URGES END TO IMPUNITY AS NIGERIA MARKS EASTER
As Easter celebrations unfold, the Catholic Bishop of Oyo calls on leaders to prioritize lives over politics amid ongoing security crises. The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has condemned Nigeria’s worsening security situation, calling for decisive action against terrorists and kidnappers. In an interview with NAN in Ibadan, Badejo described the…
