Religion Archives - Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/category/religion/ ...express yourself Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:16:11 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.6 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png Religion Archives - Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/category/religion/ 32 32 Pastors, Imams, Bishops, Sheikhs, others involved in financial crimes, says EFCC Chairman https://freedomonline.com.ng/pastors-imams-bishops-sheikhs-others-involved-in-financial-crimes-says-efcc-chairman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pastors-imams-bishops-sheikhs-others-involved-in-financial-crimes-says-efcc-chairman https://freedomonline.com.ng/pastors-imams-bishops-sheikhs-others-involved-in-financial-crimes-says-efcc-chairman/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:16:11 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=285143 Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has expressed concern over the involvement of some religious figures in financial crimes in the country. Olukoyede said this on Wednesday at the 2026 Second Council Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, with the theme, “Shared Sacred Flourishing in Nigeria.” […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/pastors-imams-bishops-sheikhs-others-involved-in-financial-crimes-says-efcc-chairman/feed/ 0 Arrest pastors, imams extorting politicians, NIREC tells EFCC https://freedomonline.com.ng/arrest-pastors-imams-extorting-politicians-nirec-tells-efcc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arrest-pastors-imams-extorting-politicians-nirec-tells-efcc https://freedomonline.com.ng/arrest-pastors-imams-extorting-politicians-nirec-tells-efcc/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:02:46 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=285142 The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest pastors and imams who use churches and mosques to extort money from politicians. The Executive Secretary of NIREC, Prof. Cornelius Omonokhua, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the NIREC meeting, where the EFCC unveiled its Inter-Faith […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/arrest-pastors-imams-extorting-politicians-nirec-tells-efcc/feed/ 0 Middle East conflict: NCPC lifts ban on Christian pilgrimage to Israel ​ https://freedomonline.com.ng/middle-east-conflict-ncpc-lifts-ban-on-christian-pilgrimage-to-israel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=middle-east-conflict-ncpc-lifts-ban-on-christian-pilgrimage-to-israel https://freedomonline.com.ng/middle-east-conflict-ncpc-lifts-ban-on-christian-pilgrimage-to-israel/#respond Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:13:02 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=282076 The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has lifted the ban on Christian pilgrimage to Israel following an assessment of the security situation in the Holy Land. ​The Executive Secretary of the NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, announced the decision in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Adegbite was at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, Israel. ​The […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/middle-east-conflict-ncpc-lifts-ban-on-christian-pilgrimage-to-israel/feed/ 0 Catholic priest stabbed to death in Kogi; govt vows to ensure killers are brought to justice https://freedomonline.com.ng/catholic-priest-stabbed-to-death-in-kogi-govt-vows-to-ensure-killers-are-brought-to-justice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=catholic-priest-stabbed-to-death-in-kogi-govt-vows-to-ensure-killers-are-brought-to-justice https://freedomonline.com.ng/catholic-priest-stabbed-to-death-in-kogi-govt-vows-to-ensure-killers-are-brought-to-justice/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:41:56 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=281996 The Kogi State Government has condemned the gruesome killing of Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi of St. Paul Parish, Ayetoro Gbede, describing the incident as a heinous and unacceptable act. The Government said Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed security agencies to unravel the masterminds behind the crime and ensure they are brought to justice. The […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/catholic-priest-stabbed-to-death-in-kogi-govt-vows-to-ensure-killers-are-brought-to-justice/feed/ 0 Ighele calls on Christian journalists to build influence, plan ahead https://freedomonline.com.ng/ighele-calls-on-christian-journalists-to-build-influence-plan-ahead/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ighele-calls-on-christian-journalists-to-build-influence-plan-ahead https://freedomonline.com.ng/ighele-calls-on-christian-journalists-to-build-influence-plan-ahead/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:07:45 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=273208 The General Superintendent of Holy Spirit Missions (Happy Family Centre), Bishop Charles Ighele, has called on Christian journalists to embrace digital platforms, build personal influence and prepare early for life beyond active service. He spoke recently at the Christian Faith Reporters Association (CFRA) annual training and Retreat 2026 in Lagos, themed “The Future of Faith […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/ighele-calls-on-christian-journalists-to-build-influence-plan-ahead/feed/ 0 Ramadan: MUSWEN urges steadfastness https://freedomonline.com.ng/ramadan-muswen-urges-steadfastness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ramadan-muswen-urges-steadfastness https://freedomonline.com.ng/ramadan-muswen-urges-steadfastness/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:38:12 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=272721 As this year’s month of Ramadan commences, the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has extended warm felicitations and heartfelt congratulations to the entire Muslim community in Nigeria and beyond. The umbrella body representing Muslims across the six states of the South West geopolitical zone—Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo— in a press […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/ramadan-muswen-urges-steadfastness/feed/ 0 Prophet Adele at Divine Favour Prayer Assembly Ministries, lists obstacles to prayer https://freedomonline.com.ng/prophet-adele-at-divine-favour-prayer-assembly-ministries-lists-obstacles-to-prayer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prophet-adele-at-divine-favour-prayer-assembly-ministries-lists-obstacles-to-prayer https://freedomonline.com.ng/prophet-adele-at-divine-favour-prayer-assembly-ministries-lists-obstacles-to-prayer/#respond Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:22:04 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=271403 The General Overseer of Christ Ark Bible Church, Ikotun, Lagos State, Prophet (Dr.) Joshua Adele, has listed major obstacles to prayers. Ministering in the capacity of Guest Minister at the 7th anniversary thanksgiving service of Omu -Ajibode branch of Divine Favour Prayer Assembly Ministries in Ogun State on Sunday, Prophet Adele stated that wrong motives, […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/prophet-adele-at-divine-favour-prayer-assembly-ministries-lists-obstacles-to-prayer/feed/ 0 At Abraham’s Tabernacle’s 21st thanksgiving, Gbenga Daniel hails Tinubu’s security initiative https://freedomonline.com.ng/at-abrahams-tabernacles-21st-thanksgiving-gbenga-daniel-hails-tinubus-security-initiative/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=at-abrahams-tabernacles-21st-thanksgiving-gbenga-daniel-hails-tinubus-security-initiative https://freedomonline.com.ng/at-abrahams-tabernacles-21st-thanksgiving-gbenga-daniel-hails-tinubus-security-initiative/#respond Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:23:57 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=270991 Senator Gbenga Daniel (APC-Ogun East) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s security initiatives in the country, saying that the worst is over. Daniel spoke with newsmen in Sagamu on Sunday on the sidelines of his 21st annual thanksgiving service held at Abraham’s Tabernacle Church. He said that the Federal Government had, in recent times, made visible […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/at-abrahams-tabernacles-21st-thanksgiving-gbenga-daniel-hails-tinubus-security-initiative/feed/ 0 Renowned Islamic scholar, Dahiru Usman-Bauchi, dies at 98 (survived by 61 children) https://freedomonline.com.ng/renowned-islamic-scholar-dahiru-usman-bauchi-dies-at-98-survived-by-61-children/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=renowned-islamic-scholar-dahiru-usman-bauchi-dies-at-98-survived-by-61-children https://freedomonline.com.ng/renowned-islamic-scholar-dahiru-usman-bauchi-dies-at-98-survived-by-61-children/#respond Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:34:11 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=268337 A revered Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman-Bauchi, has passed away at the age of 98. Usman-Bauchi died in the early hours of Thursday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi. Malam Ahmed Mohammed, a member of the family, confirmed the death on Thursday in Bauchi. He said the revered scholar was receiving visitors […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/renowned-islamic-scholar-dahiru-usman-bauchi-dies-at-98-survived-by-61-children/feed/ 0 Alaafin appoints Akinola as Chief Imam for Oyoland https://freedomonline.com.ng/alaafin-appoints-akinola-as-chief-imam-for-oyoland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alaafin-appoints-akinola-as-chief-imam-for-oyoland https://freedomonline.com.ng/alaafin-appoints-akinola-as-chief-imam-for-oyoland/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:57:10 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=267430 The Alaafin and Paramount Ruler of Oyo Kingdom has appointed Barrister Alhaji Bilaan Oseni Akinola, as the new Chief Imam of Oyo land. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Paramount Ruler, Bode Durojaiye. Oba Owoade heartily rejoiced for Allah”s mercy and lesson which He has bestowed […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/alaafin-appoints-akinola-as-chief-imam-for-oyoland/feed/ 0 Ex-Nurse, Sarah Mullally, becomes 106th Archbishop of Canterbury https://freedomonline.com.ng/ex-nurse-sarah-mullally-becomes-106th-archbishop-of-canterbury/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ex-nurse-sarah-mullally-becomes-106th-archbishop-of-canterbury https://freedomonline.com.ng/ex-nurse-sarah-mullally-becomes-106th-archbishop-of-canterbury/#respond Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:53:16 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=265133 Sixty-three-year-old former Nurse, Sarah Mullally, has been named the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. Mullally is the first woman to lead the Church of England. She was named on Friday as the global head of Anglican community. The Church of England is the mother church of global Anglicanism. Her nomination by a committee tasked with finding […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/ex-nurse-sarah-mullally-becomes-106th-archbishop-of-canterbury/feed/ 0 Anglican Church creates 15 new dioceses https://freedomonline.com.ng/anglican-church-creates-15-new-dioceses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anglican-church-creates-15-new-dioceses https://freedomonline.com.ng/anglican-church-creates-15-new-dioceses/#respond Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:34:29 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=264217 The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has approved the creation of 15 new dioceses, bringing the total number to 176 across the country. Mr Korede Akintunde, the Communication Officer of the Church, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, said that the new dioceses include five full-fledged dioceses and 10 missionary dioceses. He said that […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/anglican-church-creates-15-new-dioceses/feed/ 0 Hajj: Pilgrim to pay N8.5m https://freedomonline.com.ng/hajj-pilgrim-to-pay-n8-5m/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hajj-pilgrim-to-pay-n8-5m https://freedomonline.com.ng/hajj-pilgrim-to-pay-n8-5m/#respond Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:46:48 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=263630 The Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has said that intending pilgrims for the 2026 Holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia are to pay N8.5 million as air fare The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji AbdulSalam Abdulkadir, who disclosed this while answering questions from journalists in Ilorin on Monday, said that the National Hajj Commission of […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/hajj-pilgrim-to-pay-n8-5m/feed/ 0 C&S Worldwide marks 100 years with Historic Centenary Album https://freedomonline.com.ng/cs-worldwide-marks-100-years-with-historic-centenary-album/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cs-worldwide-marks-100-years-with-historic-centenary-album https://freedomonline.com.ng/cs-worldwide-marks-100-years-with-historic-centenary-album/#respond Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:45:01 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=262525 The Cherubim and Seraphim Church Worldwide has announced the release of a Centenary Album as part of activities to commemorate its 100th anniversary, honouring the enduring legacy of its founder, Saint Moses Orimolade Tunolase. The five-track album is designed to celebrate the church’s spiritual journey, its role as the first indigenous spiritual church in Africa, […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/cs-worldwide-marks-100-years-with-historic-centenary-album/feed/ 0 Biodun Fatoyinbo to Apostle Ayo Babalola’s family, CAC: I’m sorry https://freedomonline.com.ng/biodun-fatoyinbo-to-apostle-ayo-babalolas-family-cac-im-sorry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=biodun-fatoyinbo-to-apostle-ayo-babalolas-family-cac-im-sorry https://freedomonline.com.ng/biodun-fatoyinbo-to-apostle-ayo-babalolas-family-cac-im-sorry/#respond Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:48:50 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=261995 *PRESS RELEASE BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF ZION ASSEMBLY *RE: PRESS RELEASE BY THE CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH (CAC News) ON REV BIODUN FATOYINBO My attention has been drawn to a press release on statements credited to my person relating to the family of the Late and Highly Revered Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, a most distinguished father […]

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