Kano Sharia Court Sentences Man To Death For Mosque Arson That Killed 23 Worshippers
A 38-year-old man, Shafi’u Abubakar, has been sentenced to death by hanging and 150 strokes of the cane by an Upper Shari’a Court in Kano for his role in a deadly mosque fire that claimed the lives of 23 people. Abubakar, a resident of Gezawa Local Government Area, faced charges of culpable homicide, attempted murder, causing grievous harm, and mischief...
Ancient Traditions Guide The Conclave To Elect The Next Pope Following Pope Francis’ Passing
The world’s attention will turn to the Vatican on Wednesday as the Roman Catholic Church begins one of its most solemn and tradition-bound rituals: the conclave to elect a new pope, following the death of Pope Francis. Steeped in centuries of history and shrouded in secrecy, the conclave is both a spiritual and political event—its procedures unchanged in form, though...
Asia’s Papal Hopeful: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle Emerges As A Contender To Succeed Pope Francis
Manila, Philippines – April 30, 2025 — As speculation grows over who might one day succeed Pope Francis, one name continues to resonate across the global Catholic community: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines. Often referred to as the “Asian Francis,” Tagle is widely seen as a leading candidate for the papacy, admired for his humility, compassion, and...
Pope Francis’ Funeral Scheduled For Saturday, Vatican Confirms
Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter's Square. This was according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Holy See Press Office. According to the statement, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, “will preside at the Mass, which will be concelebrated by patriarchs, cardinals, archbishops, bishops,...
Nigerian Lawmakers Approve Hajj Reforms For Improved Pilgrim Services
In a decisive effort to tackle the challenges faced by Nigerian pilgrims, the House of Representatives has approved a detailed report advocating significant reforms in the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. The reforms aim to improve the overall Hajj experience, ensure transparency and prevent financial mismanagement. At the forefront of these reforms is...
Iluyomade Was Barred From RCCG, Not A Rebel – City Of David Elder
Quincy Ayodele, an elder in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David Parish, has refuted allegations that Idowu Iluyomade, the previous parish pastor-in-charge, rebelled against the church before founding his own. Ayodele stated that she had expected that Iluyomade would be restored to his parish or another after he had served his three-month suspension handed to him by the church...
Saying ‘Holy Ghost Fire’ In Your Prayers Is Antichrist, Says Priest
Rev. Father Chinenye Oluoma, a Nigerian Catholic priest, has claimed that individuals who use the phrase "holy ghost fire" in their prayers are aligned with the antichrist. According to him, such persons do not have the spirit of Christ but rather the spirit of the antichrist. The cleric stated this in a video posted on his verified Facebook page on Thursday. According...
RCCG Celebrates Adeboye’s 83rd Birthday With Dialysis, Free Surgeries
To commemorate the 83rd birthday of General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the Redeemed Christian Church of God has announced free medical procedures. Adeboye was born on March 2, 1942, in Ifewara, Osun State. He will be 83 on Sunday. According to a statement by his son, Pastor Leke Adeboye, on Thursday, the program, which is part of the church’s Corporate Social...
Quran Burner Gunned Down In Sweden
A man who burned the Quran several times in Sweden in 2023, causing indignation in Muslim nations, was shot dead, according to media on Thursday, as police confirmed a shooting death the previous day. A Stockholm court was due to rule on Thursday whether Salwan Momika, a Christian Iraqi who burned Qurans at multiple protests, was guilty of inciting ethnic...
I’ve Stopped Believing In God, Says Kemi Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch, controversial leader of the British Conservative Party, has opened up about her faith. Badenoch in a now-viral interview with The Free Press, a US media outfit, revealed that she no longer believes in God. The politician clarified that she is not an atheist due to her lack of belief in God, emphasizing that she identifies as agnostic. According to her,...
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