RELIGION

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended his warm felicitations to Muslims across the state and beyond as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Adha – a festival deeply rooted in the values of sacrifice, devotion, and compassion. In a statement released by his Special Adviser …

… Thanked Allah For Granting Them Life, Pray For Divine Guidance, Communal Harmony, Joy, Peace, Prosperity BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Bobagunwa of Ilaro-Yewa, Alhaji (Chief) Waidi Haruna, popularly known as Wadoye, and his wife, Alhaja (Chief) Mrs. Memunat Haruna, the Yeye Bobagunwa of Ilaro-Yewa, have extended their …

… Worshippers Advised to Arrive Early BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Chief Imam of Ilaro Central Mosque, Imama (Sheikh) Tajudeen Mustapha-Adewunmi, has officially announced that the Eid-Adha prayer will be held at 9:00 a.m. sharp. The prayer will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025, at …

… Promoting Tolerance Through Language BY ABU-SATAR HAMED RIYAD, SAUDI ARABIA – In a significant step towards global inclusivity and religious accessibility, the Saudi Arabian authorities have announced that the 2025 Arafah sermon will be broadcast in 34 languages, including Hausa, Yoruba, and Fulani. According to an official statement, the …

… CallS For National Unity, Prayers BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Federal Government has officially declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays in celebration of this year’s Eid-ul-Adha festival. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in …

SOKOTO, SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA – In a stirring interview on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm, Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Sokoto Diocese offered sobering insights into global religious leadership and Africa’s place within it. Speaking just after the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome, Kukah emphasized that the papacy cannot …

SANGO OTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – All roads lead to the Majestic Grace Embassy International Church, Iloye, Sango Ota, Ogun State as it holds a power – packed 4-Day crusade between May 28 and June 1, 2025 and the annual birthday celebration of the Founder/Presiding Pastor, Dr. Grace Wisdom (aka …

AKEJA-OTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The King of Peaceland Christian Church (Ayo Ni O), Akeja-Ota, Ogun State will on Saturday, May 31, 2025 hold a special thanksgiving service at the Ojoo-Awowo, Ogun State general headquarters of the Church in celebration of the 40th year ordination of the Baba Aladura General …

…Says, Islam is a Religion of Peace and Progress BY ABU-SATAR HAMED & PETER OLANIYAN ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Chief Imam of Ansar-Ud-Deen Society, Ilaro-Yewa Branch, Imam (Sheik) Badmus Adegbite, has called on Muslim faithful to involve their children in all Islamic gatherings in order to deepen their …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE The world has paid its respects to Pope Francis. The ‘exequies’, or papal funeral rites, were a fitting tribute to a life of service. The Pope continued the humility of his earthly journey by insisting he not be buried in the pomp and grandiosity of Saint …