Fintiri names delegation for 2026 Israel pilgrimage
By Chinedu Echianu Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved the constitution of a state government delegation to oversee the 2026 Christian pilgrimage to the Holy Land in Israel. The six-member delegation will be chaired by the Gubo Yungur, His Royal Majesty Johnson Diyo Matalo. Other members are Senator Rev. Amos Yohanna, Japhet Hammajabu, […]
NCPC Lifts Suspension on Christian Pilgrimage to Israel
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has lifted the ban on Christian pilgrimage from Nigeria to Israel, months after suspending the exercise over security concerns arising from the US-Israel-Iran conflict. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, announced the decision on Saturday, during a visit to the Wailing Wall in […]
Kaigama Urges Parents to Bequeath Integrity to Children
By Chinedu Echianu The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, says the greatest legacy parents can leave for their children is not material wealth or property but the values of faith, integrity and the fear of God. Kaigama stated this on Thursday at the Requiem Mass held in honour of late Chief Ezinne […]
NILDS DG Congratulates New AISN President Alabelewe
By Anayo Akwitti The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated the recently elected president of the Ansaru Islam Society of Nigeria, (AISN), Sarafadeen Alabelewe. In a statement signed by his Media Adviser Mohammad Abdulkadri, Prof Sulaiman describe the emergence of Alabelewe’s as the 4th National President […]
NCPC Extends Pilgrimage Contracts, Puts Safety First
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has extended the contracts of its accredited pilgrimage service providers for the 2026 Christian Pilgrimage Exercise to Israel and Jordan, reaffirming that the safety and welfare of Nigerian pilgrims remain its top priority. The agreement, signed on Monday at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, covers the […]
US Urges Nigeria to Step Up Protection of Christians, IDPs
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United States has urged Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and ensure the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their homes. The call was made by U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, at the end of his visit to Abuja, where […]
Mahmoud Seeks Transparent, Pilgrim-Centred Hajj Reforms,
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has called for far-reaching reforms in Nigeria’s Hajj administration to build a transparent, efficient and pilgrim-focused system capable of delivering world-class services. Speaking at the Stakeholders’ Summit on Post-2026 Hajj Review and NAHCON Reform in Abuja, Mahmoud said the theme, […]
APC Christian Leaders Urge Nationwide Prayer Over Security,Economy
By Chinedu Echianu The National APC Christian Leaders Forum of Nigeria (NACLFON) has called on Christians and other Nigerians to unite in prayer for the country’s peace, security and economic recovery at its planned Mega Prayer for Nigeria scheduled to hold on Saturday in Abuja. NACLFON, a support group within the All-Progressives Congress (APC) that […]
NACLFON Urges Nigerians to Pray for Peace, Economy
By Chinedu Echianu The National APC Christian Leaders Forum of Nigeria (NACLFON) has called on Christians and other Nigerians to unite in prayer for the country’s peace, security and economic recovery at its planned Mega Prayer for Nigeria scheduled to hold on Saturday in Abuja. NACLFON, a support group within the All-Progressives Congress (APC) that […]
Oyo CAN Directs Churches to Strengthen Security Measures
By Zainab Bakare The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State chapter, has directed churches across the state to strengthen security measures, suspend late-night activities, and consider fencing their premises following rising cases of abductions and kidnappings. The directive is contained in a communiqué issued in Ibadan jointly signed by the state CAN Chairman, Rev. […]