Pope Leo XIV has condemned the gruesome killing of over 200 people in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria, describing it as a “terrible massacre” of innocent lives. The Roman Catholic Pontiff made the statement via Vatican News on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, as he led heartfelt prayers for the…
In a landmark development, the Vatican has announced the appointment of the first Chinese bishop under Pope Leo XIV, signaling continuity in the Holy See’s controversial agreement with Beijing on episcopal appointments. Joseph Lin Yuntuan has been named the Auxiliary Bishop of Fuzhou, the capital city of Fujian Province in southeastern China. The nomination was…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has made a shocking revelation—God warned him that his firstborn would die if he ever left the RCCG. The revered cleric shared this during the June Holy Ghost Service in the early hours of Saturday at the Redemption City of God,…
Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, has addressed a viral video circulating on social media which appeared to show him pointing what many assumed was a firearm at a driver in Lagos traffic. In the video, a driver reportedly recognized the pastor, who then wound down his car window and pointed…
A total of 62 international airlines operated 3,314 Hajj flights this year, transporting Muslim pilgrims from 238 destinations across 71 countries to Saudi Arabia, according to officials of the Hajj Transport and Logistics Committee. The update was given by Saleh Al-Zuwaid, the official spokesperson for the Hajj Transport and Logistics team, during a press briefing…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays in celebration of Eid-el-Kabir (Eid-ul-Adha), one of the most significant Islamic festivals observed by Muslims worldwide. This announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. NAIJABLOGDAILY.COM…
Controversial Anambra-based cleric, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has advised Nigerian students to steer clear of certain university courses, claiming they are unproductive and a waste of time, especially for those from poor backgrounds. In a viral video trending on X (formerly Twitter), Odumeje bluntly stated that courses like Political Science, History, Microbiology,…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has prophesied that three influential Nigerians — not just Peter Obi — will pose a major threat to President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. In a statement released through his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, on Sunday, Primate Ayodele revealed that…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fostering religious tolerance and harmony in Nigeria, noting that such inclusiveness is contributing to the country’s economic growth and unity. The Sultan made this endorsement during the commissioning of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Darul’Ilm Centre for Islamic Studies in Kaduna,…
VATICAN CITY – In a powerful inaugural homily, Pope Leo XIV, the first-ever American pope, has called for an end to global exploitation, division, and hatred, urging the Catholic Church to become a unifying force for peace, justice, and compassion. Addressing an estimated 200,000 faithful in St Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV—born Robert…
