A Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, has been rearrested weeks after he was acquitted of multiple rape charges. South African police authorities and the Home Affairs Department confirmed that the televangelist was arrested early on Saturday morning in East London. It was reported that the 66-year-old pastor at the Jesus Dominion International church based in South Africa was arrested in 2017 …

The Vatican yesterday announced that it will cut the phone signal within the tiny city state during the conclave to elect a new pope, but stated that this would not affect St Peter’s Square. The office of the presidency of the Governorate of the Vatican City State said that ‘all the transmission systems of the telecommunications signal for mobile telephones …

Former Vice President and retired pastor of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Abioye, has officially inaugurated his new ministry, Living Word Conquerors Global Assembly. The inauguration took place during the ministry’s first Sunday service held today, which saw massive attendance from a congregation visibly excited to be part of the new movement. In a clip from the service, Abioye outlined …

The Federal Government has been urged to consider reinstating the appointment of a National Amirul Hajj, as was the practice in the past. Receiving stakeholders from the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board at his palace, the Emir of Kano, His Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, emphasised the importance of reviving the selection of a National Amirul Hajj, who would serve as the …

Pastor David Abioye has started a new church after retiring from Bishop David Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel. Abioye announced on his official X handle on Monday evening, that he would start Sunday morning services on 4 May. ‘Exciting news! By the grace of God, starting next Sunday, our service is moving to the morning, 8:00 …

The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has started vaccination for intending pilgrims across the state. This initiative is part of the ongoing preparations for the 2025 Hajj, which aims to prioritise the health and safety of the pilgrims. Speaking while flagging off the exercise on Sunday at the Primary Healthcare Centre in Hadejia, the board’s Director General, Umar Labbo, reaffirmed …

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards have agreed to commence the 2025 Hajj airlift on 9 May 2025, with the final outbound flight expected to depart by 24 May. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Assistant Director, Information and Publications for the Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Fatima Sanda Usara. …

The Lagos State government, yesterday, commenced free medical screening for 2025 Hajj-intending pilgrims to check their health status, address any health challenges and get treated before going for pilgrimage. The state government, however, warned that those who fail the screening might not be allowed to travel for the Hajj. Speaking during the Free Medical Screening for intending pilgrims organised by …

Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. ‘Dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis’, said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in the statement published by the Vatican on …

Frontline politician and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last year’s Governorship Election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has sent warm greetings to the people of Edo State in particular and Nigerians in general as Christians across the world celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In a message, Ighodalo rejoiced with the people, urging them …