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NCPC Authorizes Resumption of Christian Pilgrimages to Israel
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission has resumed religious travel to Israel after a security assessment declared Jerusalem safe for pilgrims.
Catholic Bishops Urge President Tinubu to Address Christian Marginalization Fears
Catholic Bishops have advised President Tinubu to address Christian concerns regarding representation, political inclusivity, and ongoing economic and security struggles in Nigeria.
Bade Emir leads community in prayer for rain during Yobe dry spell
Emir of Bade, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Suleiman, organized a special prayer service in Yobe State to address concerns over a severe lack of rainfall impacting local crop production.
Sultan of Sokoto and CAN President Urge Nigerians to Prioritize Peace Over Divisive Rhetoric
Nigeria's prominent religious leaders have launched an Interfaith Code of Conduct aimed at reducing hate speech and strengthening national unity through dialogue and mutual respect.
PFN calls on President Tinubu to decline signing anti-preaching legislation
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has urged President Tinubu to reject a proposed anti-preaching bill, arguing that the legislation is unnecessary, targets Christians, and ignores the nation's urgent economic and security crises.
American Pastor Convicted of Embezzling $340,000 from Congregations for Gambling Habit
A Louisiana pastor has been found guilty of stealing $340,000 from two churches to pay for personal expenses and gambling, resulting in a 25-count federal conviction.
Aisha Yesufu and Rufai Oseni Criticize N8 Billion Religious Allocation in 2026 Budget
Prominent voices including Aisha Yesufu and Rufai Oseni have condemned the government's decision to allocate over N8 billion to religious projects in the 2026 budget, citing corruption concerns and a neglect of critical sectors like education.
Atiku Abubakar challenges government over ₦8.05 billion religious project budget
Atiku Abubakar has demanded full transparency from the Federal Government regarding the ₦8.05 billion allocated for religious institutions in the 2026 budget, calling for the names of all beneficiary churches and mosques to be made public.
Northern Christian Association challenges N1.9bn budget allocation for churches within N8bn religious funding plan
The Northern Christian Association is demanding transparency from the Federal Government regarding a lopsided budget allocation that assigns N1.91 billion to church projects compared to N6.14 billion for mosque projects.
Remmy Hazzan: 2027 Muslim-Muslim Ticket Reflects Strategy, Not Religious Bias
Former lawmaker Pastor Remmy Hazzan argues that the APC's Muslim-Muslim ticket is a strategic political choice that does not indicate religious bias, while calling for Christians to participate more actively in national governance.