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Faith

December 22, 2025

Ugie Emobo Rite: Benin monarch leads spiritual purification against evil forces

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has led a spiritual purification ceremony against evil forces during the Ugie Emobo rite.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
December 22, 2025

Designating Nigeria as country of particular concern won’t weaken bilateral relations: U.S.

“The core message is that all citizens, regardless of faith, must be protected and feel safe,” Mr Huizenga said.

December 22, 2025

Xmas: Nigerian military deploys fighter jets, troops as DHQ tightens security nationwide

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria have emplaced robust and proactive measures aimed at preventing attacks during the Christmas festivities,” it said.

December 21, 2025

Governor Sani preaches unity at Kaduna’s Christmas carol

Mr Sani also disclosed his scorecard across all sectors in his two and a half years as Kaduna’s number one citizen.

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
December 21, 2025

Yuletide: Ekiti LG boss urges peaceful celebration, warns youths against fireworks

Mr Omojola urged youths to celebrate the season in a modest manner and desist from using fireworks.

Ikole LGA, Ekiti State
December 20, 2025

Women created to help, not compete with men, says Olukoya’s wife

Mrs Olukoya said women must speak out and occupy safe spaces to express their gifts and fulfil their God-given roles.

Olukoya with wife
December 19, 2025

Bandits kidnapped 208 Christians in ECWA churches: Official

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) says 208 members of the church were abducted by gunmen between 2023 and 2024

ECWA Church logo
December 18, 2025

Australian PM announces tougher hate laws after Sydney terror attack

The prime minister announced “a package of legislative reforms to crack down on those who spread hate, division, and radicalisation”.

Shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australia
December 17, 2025

Lawmakers pray for Nigeria as national assembly holds Christmas carol

Senators and House of Representatives members have harped on the need to continue to pray for peace in Nigeria.

National Assembly holds Christmas carol
December 16, 2025

2026 Hajj: Intending pilgrims to fly to Saudi Arabia via Yobe airport

Mustapha Geidam, the ministry’s permanent secretary, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

Katsina Hajj pilgrims