The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (FCT-MPWB) has announced the disbursement of approximately N270 million as refunds for services not rendered during the 2024 Hajj exercise. Each pilgrim will receive N61,000, equivalent to 150 Riyals. To ensure a smooth process, the board has established a committee to oversee the distribution. Beneficiaries are required to present proper identification, including evidence of …

Dignitaries, prominent clerics, friends and family members celebrated with the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo on 27 September, as he marked his 70th birthday. The birthday celebration was held at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, and the auditorium was filled to the brim as guests all dressed in white …

The Archbishop of Abuja, Methodist Church Nigeria, the Most Rev. Michael Akinwale has said that handing over Nigeria’s affairs to God is the only panacea to the economic quagmire facing the country. At the commencement of the activities to mark 40 years of the church’s presence in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday, Dr. Akinwale told the media that …

Popular Nigerian Pastor Jerry Eze has been ranked as Nigeria’s highest-earning YouTube creator, amassing an impressive N7 billion in all-time earning videos from 2014-2024, according to analytics website Playboard’s ‘Super Chat Revenue’ data. WuzupNigeria reports that Pastor Jerry Eze’s now-viral YouTube prayer channel, which began during the Covid-19 pandemic often with the help of his wife, Eno Eze, and other …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep concern over the recent suicide attacks in Gwoza, Borno State. The attacks, which took place on Saturday resulted in the death of over 30 and dozens of injuries. The attacks, carried out by suspected female suicide bombers, struck a wedding, a hospital, and a funeral in Gwoza, a border town near …

The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) which is the global umbrella Baptist family organisation, is set to hold its annual gathering in Nigeria for the first time. The global event will see congregants attending from various countries around the world. The annual gathering, is scheduled to hold at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos and at the Baptist International …

The Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Awori, Rev. Akin Atere, has observed that the roots of Nigeria’s multiple problems can be traced to a complex interplay of historical, political, social, and economic factors that have shaped the country’s trajectory over the years. Atere made this observation while delivering his charge at the second session of the 5th Synod of …

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has distributed rams to central mosques across Kogi Central. The main central mosques in each of the five local government areas of the senatorial district are identified as beneficiaries of the gesture. The lawmaker felicitated with the Muslim faithful and urged them to use the occasion to promote love, tolerance …

The Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called on the intending Hajj pilgrims from the state to be good ambassadors, just as he announced a gift of $100 each to them. He made the call on Thursday while bidding farewell to the fifth batch of the 2024 intending pilgrims, at the Babatunde Idi-Agbon International Airport, Ilorin. About 3,102 pilgrims …

A renowned gospel artiste, Bidemi Olaoba has apologised to white garment churches following a video that sparked controversy on social media platforms. In an interview with Pastor Leke Adeboye during a TV live show tagged, Confession Box with PLA, Olaoba said that he can never perform in a church where they use scents and burn incense. According to him, the …