April 11
Nigeria: Police Arrest 54 for Alleged Plot to Disrupt Kano Sallah Durbar
The police say the suspects wanted to disrupt the Eid celebrations at the palace of the Emir of Kano Read more »
April 10
Nigeria: Exiled Bauchi Cleric Returns Home After Ribadu's Intervention, Signs Peace Pact With Governor
The police have suspended their wanted person declaration and the government dropped charges against the cleric Read more »
April 09
Nigeria: Eid-El-Fitr - Nigerian Govt Approves Additional Public Holiday
The federal government had on Sunday, April 7, declared Tuesday and Wednesday as public holidays to mark this year's Eid el-Fitr celebration. Read more »
April 07
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Declares Public Holidays for Eid-El-Fitri
Ramadan is expected to end on Monday or Tuesday night. Read more »
April 01
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Announces N1 Million Subsidy for Each Intending Pilgrim
Premium Times reported how the NAHCON has increased the rate for the 2024 Hajj, citing foreign exchange rate adjustment. Read more »
April 03
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Troops Kill Five Violent Extremists, Foil Kidnapping of Church Members
The troops also recovered a cache of arms from the extremists. Read more »
March 27
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmaker Wants Tinubu, Governors to Subsidise Hajj Fares for First-Timers
NAHCON) on Sunday increased the fee for the 2024 Hajj, citing the rising foreign exchange rate as the major reason for the increment. Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - Governor Subsidies 2024 Hajj for Kano Pilgrims
PREMIUM TIMES reported how the NAHCON has increased the rate for the 2024 Hajj citing foreign exchange rate adjustment. Read more »
March 22
Nigeria: Tributes At Eighth-Day Prayer for Late Olubadan
The Fidau prayer, which was held at Mapo hall in Ibadan, had in attendance dignitaries, clerics and traditional rulers across Ibadan land. Read more »
March 12
Nigeria: Ramadan - Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Pray for Peace, Stability
President Tinubu advised the Muslim faithful to demonstrate kindness to one another and their neighbours while also supporting the less privileged in society. Read more »
Nigeria: Ramadan - Jigawa Govt Reduces Working Hours for Civil Servants
During the period, civil servants in the state would report to office at 9am and close by 3pm between Monday and Thursday instead of the usual 5pm. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Catholic Priest Cautions Obaseki Over Moves to Impeach Philip Shaibu
"When you were at your lowest point and facing your political trials, your rock bottom foundation was the support from the Edo people and your deputy, who you used to call your… Read more »
Nigeria: Ramadan - Tinubu Urges Rich Nigerians to Help Indigents
"All over the world, leadership belongs to more than one person. There is need to always help the vulnerable in the society." Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Why This Is Worst Time in Nigeria's History - - Catholic Bishops
Nigerians are facing severe insecurity and economic hardship. Read more »
February 18
Nigeria: Why Prosperity Gospel Is Scam, Satanic - Catholic Priest
David Oyedepo, a Nigerian cleric and bishop of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners' Chapel, is among the globally recognised prosperity preachers. Read more »
February 07
Nigeria: Many Nigerian Clerics Faking Prophecies, Miracles - Catholic Priest Mbaka
Mr Mbaka accused clerics who make fake prophecies and miracles of seeking money and fame. Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - NAHCON Increases Hajj Fare Amidst Naira Crash
The commission initially announced N4.5 million as the fare for the 2024 Hajj but the fee has now been increased to N4.6 million for northern pilgrims and N4.8 million for pilgrims… Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: Yul Edochie Unveils Church, Gets Endorsement From Popular Pastor
Several Nollywood actors have embraced pulpit duties despite the diverse and sometimes unconventional characters they portrayed on screen; Yul has just joined the list. Read more »
January 10
Nigeria: 'We Don't Know the Characters in BBC's Documentary' - Synagogue Church
"Some of those identified are relics of homosexual and lesbian associates. My findings further show that everything the BBC put together is strange to SCOAN." Read more »
January 09
Nigeria: BBC Documentary - Despite Shocking Revelations, FFK, Dele Momodu, Others Defend Controversial Preacher T.B. Joshua
The documentary, released on Monday, has generated diverse reactions as it delves into serious allegations against the deceased pastor. Read more »
January 07
Nigeria: Nigeria Signs MOU With Saudi Arabia On 2024 Hajj
The Saudi Arabian Ministry for Hajj and Umrah has allocated 95,000 Hajj slots to Nigeria for the 2024 holy pilgrimage. Read more »
January 06
Nigeria: Govt Approves Air Peace, Two Other Airlines as Official Carriers for Hajj 2024
The government also approved Cargo Zeal Technologies Ltd, Nahco Aviance and Qualla Investment Limited as the official cargo companies for the exercise. Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: NAHCON Extends Hajj Registration Deadline
The commission had initially set 31 December 2023 as the deadline for registration for the upcoming hajj. Read more »
January 02
Nigeria: Pope Advocates Regulations of Artificial Intelligence
The Pope called on leaders to act promptly on the use of AI. Read more »
January 01
Nigeria: Why I Can't Stop Talking About Politicians, Elections - Mbaka
The priest's utterances have often pitched him against the authority of the Catholic Church. Read more »