These are the likely successors to Pope Francis amid concerns about the pontiff’s health following his hospitalisation with pneumonia. Pope Francis, 88, developed pneumonia in both lungs over the weekend and is set to remain in hospital as he continues his treatment. The Vatican said in a statement yesterday: “Laboratory tests, chest X-ray, and the…
The fiery and prophetic voice of Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministry, FARIM, Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo known as Baba Authority has warned Nigerians to stop laying curses on the government as it is affecting the development and growth of the nation. Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo made this known during an early morning deliverance programme, tagged…
Gospel artist and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey has warned his followers against turning their passion into “unholy obsession.” Bassey stated that not recognising him or other young servants of God does not make anyone less of a Christian. He also clarified that not participating in his midnight “Hallelujah Challenge”, does not make someone less of a…
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has ordered the release of popular TikToker, Olumide Ogunsanwo ‘SeaKing’. The TikToker was rearrested for allegedly cyberbullying the Redeemed church leader. According to Adeboye, he was not involved in SeaKing’s arrest but some individuals annoyed by SeaKing’s defamatory remarks took matters into…
Sheikh Muhammad Habbibullah Adam Abdullah El-Ilory, Director of the Arabic and Islamic Training Centre (Markaz) and Founder of Markaz University College, has strongly criticised renewed calls for establishing Shari’a courts in parts of Yorubaland. The Islamic scholar stated that these demands, which have sparked debate within and beyond the Muslim community, are driven by self-interest…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he will sign an executive order to make new Attorney General Pam Bondi the head of a task force “to eradicate anti-Christian bias.” “The mission of this task force will be to immediately halt all forms of anti-Christian targeting and discrimination within the federal government, including at the…
At the time of this report, a new controversy has arisen regarding the establishment of Sharia courts in the Southwestern region of Nigeria. The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, attributes this development to intolerance. In a statement on Wednesday titled, “Live and Let…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has been urged to prevent extreme violence against South West Muslims. This call was made to the IGP by Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) over the increasing violent threats to the region and Yoruba Muslims following discussions around Sharia law. In a statement issued on Saturday by MURIC’s…
An Islamic scholar and Chief Imam of Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, Dr Sanusi Lafiagi, shares his thoughts with AYOOLA OLASUPO on the controversy surrounding veteran Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde’s remark against some Islamic clerics who visited his house over his mother’s death A controversy has been raging about fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde’s alleged derogatory remark…
The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in collaboration with the National Moon Sighting Committee, has announced that there were no confirmed reports of the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Sha’aban 1446AH. According to a press release issued on Wednesday, the committee stated that no moonsighting reports were received from…