Category: Religion
The Whistleblower’s Crusade: Inside the Explosive Allegations Against One of Nigeria’s Most Powerful Pastors
The dimly lit studio cameras rolled as Funke Ashekun leaned forward, her voice trembling with a mix of fury and resolve. “I’ve spent nearly $100,000 fighting his lawsuits,” the former MFM minister confessed to SaharaReporters, peeling back the curtain on what she describes as a decades-long reign of spiritual terror under Dr. Daniel Olukoya, the…
Ogun Finance Commissioner Hosts Grand Ramadan Lecture, Prays for Ijebu Unity and Progress
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State – March 29, 2025– The serene Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Ijebu-Ode witnessed a remarkable gathering of political leaders, Islamic clerics, and community stakeholders as Hon. Dapo Okubadejo, Ogun State Commissioner for Finance, hosted a special Ramadan Lecture and Lailatul Qadr prayer at his residence on Friday, March 28, 2025. The…
Federal Police Attempt to Re-Arrest TikToker During Lagos Court Appearance
The Nigeria Police Force, through its Force Intelligence Department (FID) in Abuja, has moved to re-arrest social media personality Olumide Ogunsanwo (popularly known as Seaking) during his court appearance at a Lagos Magistrate Court on Tuesday. The action relates to videos allegedly critical of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG),…
Hon. Waliu Owode Hosts Inaugural Ramadan Lecture, Promotes Unity and Spiritual Growth in Ijebu East
Ijebu Ife, Ogun State – March 23, 2025 – The historic Akinrogun Castle in Ijebu Ife played host to a significant gathering of Islamic scholars, community leaders, and dignitaries as Hon. Waliu Ifedolapo Owode, Member of the Ogun State House of Assembly representing Ijebu East State Constituency, presented the inaugural Ramadan Lecture on Saturday, March…
Joint Security Team Rescues Abducted Priest in Anambra
In a successful operation, a Joint Security Team comprising the police, military, civil defence, and local vigilante groups from Ichida and Ihiala rescued Rev. Father Stephen Echezona in the early hours of Sunday, March 23, 2025. The priest, who was abducted by armed criminals, was found unharmed after a coordinated rescue effort. According to a…
Pope Francis to Make First Public Appearance Sunday Since Hospitalization
Pope Francis is set to make his first public appearance on Sunday since being hospitalized for pneumonia, offering a blessing and a wave from a window at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to the hospital on February 14 after experiencing breathing difficulties and has since been battling pneumonia in both lungs. In…
Jihadists Attack Mosque During Friday Prayer in Niger, Killing at Least 44 Civilians
In a brutal attack that has shocked the nation, Islamist militants killed at least 44 civilians and injured 13 others during an assault on a mosque in southwest Niger Republic on Friday. The attack occurred during afternoon prayers in the village of Fombita, located in the rural commune of Kokorou, near the tri-border region of…
Religious Violence in Nigeria Primarily Caused by Extremists, Says CAN Northern Chapter Chair
Reverend Yakubu Pam, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Northern Chapter, has identified extremism and hate speech as the primary drivers of religious violence in Nigeria. Speaking on the growing tensions between religious groups, Reverend Pam emphasized the need to monitor the speeches of religious leaders who may incite violence through extremist rhetoric….
Lagos Father Mourns Newborn’s Death After Alleged Medical Negligence at Church-Affiliated Hospital
A grieving father in Lagos has recounted the tragic death of his newborn son following alleged medical negligence at Sarafik, a hospital affiliated with Evangelist Ebuka Obi’s Zion Prayer Movement Outreach in Akoka, Lagos State. The distraught father, who resides in Ajah, shared his harrowing experience with SaharaReporters on Thursday, detailing how his wife’s delivery…
BREAKING: At Least 204 Catholic Bishops Kidnapped, Over 15 Killed By Terrorists In Last 10 Years – Church Secretariat
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has revealed that at least 204 Catholic priests and seminarians have been abducted by terrorists and religious extremists over the past decade, with more than 15 brutally killed during captivity. The disclosure was made in a statement issued by the Secretary-General of the Catholic Secretariat, Michael Banjo, following a…