10 h. ago Pope Francis Laid To Rest At Santa Maria Maggiore, Breaking Century

Pope Francis has been laid to rest in Rome, outside the Vatican at the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the city’s principal basilicas, marking a departure from a century-old Church tradition. Santa Maria Maggiore is a basilica that Pope Francis had a strong connection to and frequently visited for prayer. He had stated […] The post Pope Francis Laid To Rest At Santa Maria Maggiore, Breaking Century-Old Tradition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “My Father Sent Army After Me When I Disappeared” – Davido Reflects On Musical Journey

Nigerian singer Davido has reflected on the challenging experiences he endured as a teenager while chasing his music dreams against his father’s wishes. Speaking during an appearance on the American podcast Bagfuel Brigade, shared on Instagram on Friday, the award-winning artist shared how he secretly built a recording studio inside his family’s 16-bedroom mansion before […] The post “My Father Sent Army After Me When I Disappeared” – Davido Reflects On Musical Journey appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Prophecies: What God told me about North, Abuja, Lagos, Ogun –Primate Ayodele

Shettima, Atiku, Obi, Akpabio, Ribadu, Soludo, Ambode, Uzodimma’s wife too • Calls for urgent, fervent prayers   By Olakunle Olafioye The leader of Inri Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, has called on the Federal Government to beef up security in the North and other parts of the country to avoid major security breach. […] The post Prophecies: What God told me about North, Abuja, Lagos, Ogun –Primate Ayodele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Pope Francis Honored At Funeral In St. Peter’s Square, World Leaders Pay Tribute

Pope Francis’ burial has drawn thousands of mourners to St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, Rome. Those present include United States President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Prince William. The leader of the Catholic Church passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday after a lengthy struggle with bilateral pneumonia. READ […] The post Pope Francis Honored At Funeral In St. Peter’s Square, World Leaders Pay Tribute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, along with other members of the Nigerian delegation, has arrived in Vatican City in preparation for Pope Francis’ funeral, set to take place on Saturday. Akpabio is in charge of a distinguished five-member team that President Bola Tinubu sent to represent Nigeria at the late head of the Roman Catholic Church’s […] The post Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Ogun Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As White Garment Churches

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have uncovered human body parts concealed inside buildings disguised as Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Kobape town and Abiola Way in Abeokuta. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the discovery was made following the arrest of three suspects, identified as Sunday Akintobi, Oladimeji Olaniran, and Isaiah Tijani. They were apprehended on […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As White Garment Churches appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Hajj 2025: CSO Urges Enlightenment Of Intending Nigerian Pilgrims On Currency Value, Exchange Rate

As preparations for the 2025 Hajj exercise gain momentum, the Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil society organisation, has called on State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards and airlines to educate intending pilgrims on the use and identification of foreign currencies—particularly the US dollar and Saudi Riyal. The appeal followed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s […]

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36 h. ago Archbishop to Tinubu: It’s time to end insecurity, social injustice

By Oluseye Ojo The Archbishop of Ibadan, Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN), Most Rev’d Olugbenga Fafeyinwa, has told President Bola Tinubu that the time has come to end insecurity, hike in prices of petroleum and gas products, injustice, corruption, religious fanaticism, banditry, and Boko Haram insurgency in country. He made the disclosure in his address at […] The post Archbishop to Tinubu: It’s time to end insecurity, social injustice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago “I’m Proud Member Of Celestial Church, I Even Built A Church Although I’m A Muslim” – Kwam1

Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde, widely known as K1 De Ultimate, has revealed that he is a committed member of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), even though he identifies as a Muslim. Speaking during an interview on Agbaletu TV, shared on X Thursday, the music icon opened up about his spiritual journey, sharing that he […] The post “I’m Proud Member Of Celestial Church, I Even Built A Church Although I’m A Muslim” – Kwam1 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago I’m A Proud Member Of Celestial Church, Says Musician K1 De Ultimate

Iconic Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal who is popularly known as K1 De Ultimate has publicly declared his membership of the white garment church, the Celestial Church of Christ. K1 who is a Muslim disclosed his membership of the white garment church in an interview he granted Agbaletu TV on Wednesday.   The renowned […]

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57 h. ago Many pastors perform traditional rites, hide from church members – Yul Edochie

By John Ogunsemore Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie said many pastors secretly engage in traditional rites to avoid being tagged fetish. He stated this in a post on his verified Facebook page on Thursday. In January 2024, Edochie unveiled his online church, True Salvation Ministry (TSM), barely two years after revealing that God had called […] The post Many pastors perform traditional rites, hide from church members – Yul Edochie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s Sectarian Divide Fuels Terrorism, Christian Youth Group Warns

The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has called for unity across religious and political lines to combat the country’s escalating terrorism crisis, warning that sectarian divisions are enabling criminals to operate with impunity. In a statement signed by its chairman, Isaac Abrak, yesterday, it said that mutual suspicion and blame between Christian and Muslim communities […]

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3 d. ago Obi joins global dignitaries at Vatican for Pope’s lying in state

From Idu Jude, Abuja Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, yesterday, joined world leaders and dignitaries in Vatican City to pay his final respects to the late Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church.   Obi, a Papal Knight and devout Catholic, stood alongside 93-year-old Cardinal Francis Arinze, Nigeria’s revered Vatican veteran, during the […] The post Obi joins global dignitaries at Vatican for Pope’s lying in state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW data centre to reform Nigeria’s digital landscape

The newly commissioned LGS2 12MW IT Load Data Centre built by Rack Centre, West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier and read more Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW data centre to reform Nigeria’s digital landscape

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4 d. ago Senate replies Pastor Bakare, describes his comments as contemptuous criticism

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has hit back at the fiery cleric and former presidential aspirant, Pastor Tunde Bakare, over his recent comments it deemed as sweeping generalisations and disparaging commentary against the National Assembly. Bakare, in a fiery state of the nation address delivered on Easter Sunday at The Citadel Global Community Church, […] The post Senate replies Pastor Bakare, describes his comments as contemptuous criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Pope Francis: The People’s Pope And A Legacy Of Faith, Mercy And Reform

Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas and one of the most transformative pontiffs in modern Catholic history, died on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. His passing marks the end of an era defined by compassion, humility, and bold efforts to reform the Church for a new generation. Born Jorge Mario […]

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4 d. ago ‘No Genuine COZA Member Can Ever Struggle’, Fatoyinbo Sparks Another Online Buzz

The Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Dr. Biodun Fatoyinbo, has set social media ablaze with his recent statement during a service, boldly declaring that “No genuine COZA member can ever struggle.” The comment has set tongues wagging on social media, especially among Nigerian Christians and observers of the mega church’s influence. […]

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4 d. ago UPDATE: Senate replies Bakare, describes comments as “contemptuous” criticism

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday rebuked Pastor Tunde Bakare, an outspoken cleric and former presidential aspirant, for comments it labelled “sweeping generalisations and disparaging commentary” against the National Assembly. Bakare’s criticisms, delivered during an Easter Sunday address at The Citadel Global Community Church in Lagos, targeted the Senate’s handling of Senator […] The post UPDATE: Senate replies Bakare, describes comments as “contemptuous” criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s Anglican Communion Condoles Catholic Church Over Pope Francis’ Death

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev’d Dr. Henry Ndukuba has extended condolences to the Roman Catholic Church following the passing of Pope Francis. LEADERSHIP reports that Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Ndukuba, in a letter signed and addressed to the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, […]

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5 d. ago Uzodimma to Ebuka Obi: We’ll give you more land, if you want

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has pledged to allocate additional land to the Zion Prayer Movement Outreach for developmental projects. The assurance came on April 22 during the commissioning of the Zion Seraphic Orphanage and Old People’s Home, built by the ministry in Mgbirichi Community, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area. Uzodimma praised […] The post Uzodimma to Ebuka Obi: We’ll give you more land, if you want appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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