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Pope Leo XIV Meets US VP Vance and Secretary Rubio at Vatican Following Inauguration

Pope Leo XIV received United States Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican on Monday, a day after his papal inauguration mass attended by 200,000 people.

Nigerian Televangelist Omotoso Banned from South Africa for 5 Years After Acquittal

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Nigerian Televangelist Omotoso Banned from South Africa for 5 Years After Acquittal

Timothy Omotoso, Nigerian televangelist recently acquitted of rape and human trafficking charges, has left South Africa and received a five-year entry ban following his controversial case.

Kwara Airlifts Fourth Batch of 558 Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj

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Kwara Airlifts Fourth Batch of 558 Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj

The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has successfully airlifted its fourth batch of 558 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number of pilgrims from the state to 2,083.

Intersociety Claims 15,640 Christians Killed in Nigeria Under Tinubu's Administration

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Intersociety Claims 15,640 Christians Killed in Nigeria Under Tinubu's Administration

Civil society group Intersociety rejects President Tinubu's papal invitation, alleging 15,640 Christians have been killed and 14,600 abducted by jihadists in Nigeria over the past two years.

2025 Hajj: Nigerian Pilgrims to Enjoy Local Cuisine as NAHCON Inspects Catering Services

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2025 Hajj: Nigerian Pilgrims to Enjoy Local Cuisine as NAHCON Inspects Catering Services

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has implemented strict quality control measures for catering services to ensure over 17,000 Nigerian pilgrims in Madinah receive nutritious m

Last Batch of Ogun Pilgrims Arrives in Saudi Arabia for 2025 Hajj

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Last Batch of Ogun Pilgrims Arrives in Saudi Arabia for 2025 Hajj

Ogun State's final contingent of 247 pilgrims led by Amirul Hajj Samsudeen Apelogun has safely arrived in Saudi Arabia, completing the state's total delegation of 675 pilgrims for the 2025 H

Northern CAN Raises Alarm Over Religious Discrimination, Insecurity in Nigeria

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Northern CAN Raises Alarm Over Religious Discrimination, Insecurity in Nigeria

The Christian Association of Nigeria for the 19 Northern states and FCT has expressed concerns over religious discrimination, security threats, and erosion of constitutional freedoms in the

NSCIA Warns Edo Pilgrims Against Drug Trafficking During 2025 Hajj to Saudi Arabia

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NSCIA Warns Edo Pilgrims Against Drug Trafficking During 2025 Hajj to Saudi Arabia

The Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs has cautioned 206 intending pilgrims against drug trafficking and other prohibited activities during the 2025 Hajj to

Pope Leo XIV to Make Historic First Visit to Ukraine Following Zelenskyy's Invitation

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Pope Leo XIV to Make Historic First Visit to Ukraine Following Zelenskyy's Invitation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Ukraine after their first phone call, with the pontiff already expressing solidarity with Ukrainians amid the ongoin

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Release of Jailed Journalists, Warns Against Hate Speech

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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Release of Jailed Journalists, Warns Against Hate Speech

Pope Leo XIV has called for the release of journalists imprisoned for seeking and reporting the truth, while also cautioning against using media platforms to spread hatred and division.