Demonstrators told local media, Maktoob, that it was wrong to wipe out the existence of a religion to favour another.
Lourdes, a town of 13,400 inhabitants, is one of Europe’s best-known pilgrimage sites.
“There is a need for a strong call on religious and faith communities to work towards checking all forms of hatred,” the Sultan said.
Mr Omonokhua condemned the weaponisation of religion for selfish interests.
Mr Abubakar said that God does not accept corrupt offerings.
The police did not disclose what led to the shooting or whether the target was the church or the Jewish community.
“Anyone who selects a Christian candidate for governor, let us reject them and not vote for them. If we vote for them, they will punish Muslims,” the lawmaker alleged.
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Sunday, began a seven-day spiritual seclusion ahead of the 2026 Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife, Osun State, from September 24 to 28.
Jehovah’s Witnesses revised its blood transfusion policy to allow members to receive or donate four blood components, based on their conscience.
A statement by the dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, J.O. Soyinka, on Thursday said Mr Bolaji died after a brief illness.
