The Federal Government has approved three airlines, Air Peace, Flynas, and Max Air, to serve as exclusive carriers to airlift passengers for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. Similarly, the government has approved three cargo companies, Cargo Zeal Technologies Limited, NAHCO Aviance, and Qualla Investment Limited, to airfreight pilgrims’ excess luggage. This was contained in a statement by the Assistant Director, of …

Ahead of the 2023/2024 main pilgrimage to Rome and Greece, the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission has released the cost and breakdown of the package for the exercise. According to the statement on Friday by the commission’s Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, Celestine Toruka, a letter dated 28th December 2023, addressed to the chairmen and secretaries of all …

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh has urged Nigerians to remain united to withstand trials, noting that unity produced the power to rebuild. Okoh made the call in his New Year message on Monday, in light of attacks in communities in Plateau State, where armed bandits’ attacks resulted in the death of about 148 …

The Zamfara Hajj Commission has commenced the refund of N747 million to 504 people who deposited their money for Hajj between 2019 and 2023. The Executive Chairman of the commission, Musa Mallaha, stated this at a press briefing in Gusau on Saturday. He said Governor Dauda Lawal had approved the release of N218 million each month for payment of the …

The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Oyo State, Oba Francis Alao, on Monday, explained why the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye sat on one of his palace chairs at a recent occasion in his domain. A viral photo on social media showed Pastor Adeboye sitting on the royal chair with some people condemning the …

Emerging gospel act, Dr. Elizabeth Ndubisi Eromosele has unveiled her latest single, Echiche Jehovah. This vibrant track, based on Jeremiah 29: 11 is a spiritual revelation, celebrating God’s goodness, peace, and the divine promise of an expected end. It is a spiritual anthem infused with hope, faith, and uplifting melodies Eromosele said: “Echiche Jehovah is more than a song; it’s …

The Lagos State government has commenced the sales of forms for the 2023/2024 pilgrimage to intending pilgrims to the “Holy Land of Rome and Greece”. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the official X handle of the state government on Thursday. 9According to the statement, this follows the suspension of the holy pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan by …

Priests can now bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced yesterday. The development makes the Roman Catholic Church more welcoming to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (L.G.B.T.Q.) members. The Vatican had long said it could not bless same-sex couples because it would undermine the church doctrine that marriage is only between a man and a woman. The new rule was issued …

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday, revealed why he did not stop the new Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, who was a pastor of RCCG in the United States of America from vying for the stool. Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde approved the selection of Olaoye from Olaoye …

The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has increased the 2024 Hajj slots of Tour Operators from 10 to 40. This development came following the Federal Government’s demand for an increase in the 2024 Hajj tour operators. In September, Saudi Arabia announced that only 5% of each Hajj-participating country’s Licensed Tour Operators would be permitted to conduct the 2024 …