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August 18, 2026

Thousands keep vigil to mourn Jason Arday

Thousands of people gathered on Monday at a vigil in Trafalgar Square for Jason Arday, a 41-year-old Cambridge University professor who died amid allegations of plagiarism.

Thousands at jason ardy vigil
August 14, 2026

NAHCON pegs N7.8 million as Hajj fare, fixes Dec. 2 for payment deadline

The commission said no extension would be granted beyond the deadline. 

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
August 14, 2026

Kidnapped American missionary Kevin Rideout regains freedom after nine months

Kevin Rideout, an American missionary kidnapped in the Niger Republic, has been released after spending nine months.

Kevin Rideout
August 14, 2026

Religious leaders commit to dialogue, cooperation for peace in Nigeria

The leaders adopted resolutions to strengthen social cohesion, religious dialogue and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria.

August 13, 2026

Alleged Christian Genocide: Trump reviews U.S. designation of Nigeria as ‘country of particular concern’

The U.S. noted Nigeria’s reported efforts to date, including the prosecution of hundreds of Boko Haram and ISWAP suspects.

Donald Trump official portrait
August 13, 2026

NAHCON approves five airlines for 2027 hajj operations

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved five air carriers for the 2027 hajj operations.

Pilgrims inside plane
August 12, 2026

Lagos pastor arrested for defiling church member’s daughters

The Lagos pastor allegedly began defiling the petitioner’s eldest daughter when she was 13 years old.

Female cops in Lagos, crucifix
August 12, 2026

‘Nigerian Christians Are Infidels’: NHRC asks police, SSS to arrest Sheikh Jingir for hate speech

“The commission finds these remarks to be hate speech and incitement to religious hatred and potential violence,” said the NHRC boss.

SSS DG, Sheikh Jingir, IGP
August 12, 2026

Kano pilgrims board announces N7 million as 2027 hajj fare

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced N7 million as the final hajj fare for intending pilgrims for the 2027 hajj.

Hajj pilgrims
August 12, 2026

NCPC boss urges employees to embrace excellence, diligence

Mr Adegbite urged employees to embrace continuous learning and diligence to improve productivity and service delivery.

CAN Lagos chairman, Stephen Adegbite