Category: Religion
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Northern Business Tycoon, Isyaku Ibrahim, Dies At 88
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By Abdulyassar Abdulhamid A business tycoon and an elder statesman, who was a close associate of late President Shehu Usman Shagari, Alh. Isyaku Ibrahim, is dead. Ibrahim died in the…
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Oyeweso presents new book
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Professor Siyan Oyeweso, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile ife, has publicly presented hislatest publication, NASFAT: The First Twenty Five Years, commissioned by…
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I’ll die on a Sunday after service, Pastor Adeboye predicts own death
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By Christabel Ndoeche The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has restated his vision of how he believes he will pass away, peacefully,…
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Oba Adetona and the Politics of Royal Burial: A Just Departure and the Challenge of Evolving Traditions
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By Luqman Muraina The transition of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, and his subsequent Islamic burial has unearthed one of Nigeria’s longest-serving monarchs and a complex social…
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Fr. Nwebe Joy’s Attacks on Evang. Ebuka Obi: The Pull-Him-Down Syndrome
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By Azu Okafor In life (both present and historical), we often hear, see or read about the curious concept of sibling rivalry, brother killing brother, prophet killing prophet, on and…
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Outrage as French Archbishop promotes Catholic priest convicted of rape
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Agency Report A French archbishop’s decision to promote a priest who was sentenced to jail for raping a teenage boy has drawn new condemnation of the Roman Catholic Church for…
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Revisiting Akeredolu’s cenotaph of controversy
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By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058. I was not surprised when I learnt of the pulling down of the Memorial Park or cenotaph erected at the ancient town of Ogho…
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APC Chieftain and Woman Leader, Mrs. Atinuke Adelakun, Joins Ooni of Ife, Worshippers Worldwide in Celebrating 2025 World Ifa Festival
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The Ancient city of Ile-Ife, popularly known as the Cradle of the Yoruba race, was thrown into spiritual ecstasy and traditional euphoria as the 2025 edition of the World Ifa…
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Trial of Prophet Azuka of Kingdom Power International Christian Praying Centre continues on June 9
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A Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned till 9 June, 2025, when the trial of a self-acclaimed Prophet of Kingdom Power International Church, Ohez Azuka will continue. According to…
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Alleged kidnapper arrested during Hajj pilgrims screening
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By Solomon Odeniyi Security operatives have arrested a man alleged to be a kidnapper at the Hajj camp in the Federal Capital Territory. The incident occurred during the screening of…
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Descent into Anomie
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By Wole Olaoye Where is the owner of the dismembered hand dangling from the mouth of this dancing ape? And where is the body from which he amputated the human…
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Zamfara: How bandits killed Chief Imam, family members
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By Abubakar Auwal, Sokoto The son-in-law of the late Chief Imam of Maru town in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Alkali Salisu Suleiman, has provided a chilling account…
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Papa Francesco è Stato Qui!
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By Wole Olaoye On Easter Sunday, I watched the expectant crowd at St Peter’s Square break into a spontaneous applause as Pope Francis’ head appeared on the most recognisable balcony…
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Why was everything about Jesus made so controversial?
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By Bola BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 ‘In a country where religion and tribe determine a lot of things, you are dead on arrival when the criminals…
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World leaders to attend Pope Francis’ funeral Saturday
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Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced, as world leaders including US President Donald Trump to Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky said they would attend to honour the…
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10 Cardinals who might succeed Pope Francis
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By Okiki Adeduyite Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church has entered a period known as sede vacante, which is Latin for “the seat being…
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Pope Francis, a shepherd with the sheep’s smell
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By Devin Watkins Pope Francis loved being with other people. You could see it every Wednesday morning when he held his weekly General Audiences. It was even visible when he…
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Breaking: Pope Francis is dead
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Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church worldwide, is dead. Aged 88, he was confirmed dead by the Vatican in the early hours of Monday, a day after he appeared…
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Military uncovers plot to establish ISWAP bases in Plateau, Bauchi
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Troops under Operation Safe Haven have uncovered a plot by Islamic State West Africa Province to establish operational bases in Plateau and Bauchi states. According to a statement signed by…
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Hajj 2025: Fear grips intending pilgrims as Saudi Arabia suspends visa for Nigeria, Egypt, 12 other countries
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By Adebari Oguntoye Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of specific visa categories for citizens of 14 countries, including Nigeria, India, and Pakistan, as part of new travel restrictions…