Category: Religion
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Tinubu sends message to Muslim faithful as Ramadan begins tomorrow
President Bola Tinubu wishes the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and worldwide good health, spiritual fulfilment, and divine blessings as they begin the sacred month of Ramadan.
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2025 Hajj: Only 200 intending pilgrims ready in Edo – Board chairman
The Edo Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Board says only 200 intending pilgrims have so far made payment for the 2025 Hajj out of the 412 slots allocated to the state.
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Pope Francis had a ‘peaceful night’, says Vatican
Pope Francis, who is suffering from a severe lung infection, spent a night in hospital without any additional complications, the Vatican said on Wednesday morning. The 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church had a “peaceful night” and is now resting, a spokesman said.
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NAHCON approves 4 banks for Hajj savings scheme
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved four banks to support and implement the Hajj Savings Scheme.
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Sokoto govt to spend N998m to feed Muslims during Ramadan
The Sokoto State Government has earmarked N998 million for the 2025 Ramadan feeding programme to feed Muslims during the Islamic fasting period.
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Pastor TD Jakes speaks on gay sex assault claims
American preacher and televangelist Bishop Thomas Dexter Jakes has denied allegations of sexual assault against two pastor brothers decades ago.
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Influential French cardinal: The Pope is tired
French Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline at a press conference in the Vatican on Thursday, urged the faithful to pray for Pope Francis.
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Vatican releases update on Pope’s condition
The clinical condition of Pope Francis, who is suffering from pneumonia, has improved slightly, the Vatican said late on Thursday.
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Pope Francis could consider resigning – Cardinal
Pope Francis could consider resigning if his health deteriorates, Italian Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi said in a radio interview on Thursday.
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Pope Francis remains in hospital, clinical condition complex
Pope Francis would remain in hospital, his clinical condition is complex, the Holy See’s news service said on Monday. On Friday, after the end of his morning audiences, the Pope went to Gremelli Hospital in Rome for diagnostic tests and treatment for bronchitis,