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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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October 14, 2026
Pope Leo XIV
October 13, 2026

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery: Vatican

The Vatican on Tuesday said Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a nodule from his lungs confirms he has cancer.

Pope Leo XIV
October 13, 2026

Pope Leo XIV arrives Rome hospital for lung surgery

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Mr Leo would need about a week to recover after the procedure.

Pope Leo XIV
October 11, 2026

Ijebu chief imam cautions worshippers against immodest dressing, hairstyles during prayers

The Chief Imam of Ijebuland, Miftaudeen Gbadegesin Ayanbadejo, has urged worshippers to avoid indecent dressing, particularly dreadlocks, plaited hairstyles, earrings and tattoos among men, during congregational

Chief Imam of Ijebuland, Miftaudeen Gbadegesin Ayanbadejo
October 11, 2026

Ododo urges Kogi Christian leaders to promote unity, peace

The governor commended CAN for 50 years of faith, worship, unity and service to humanity.

Governor Ahmed Ododo
October 9, 2026

After Gazette report, Meta deletes ‘Nigeria Islamic Revolution’ Facebook page for inciting terrorism among Muslims

“No place on our platforms for people or content that promote or incite violence, and we have removed the content and page…,” the Meta spokesperson told The Gazette.

Facebook/Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg
October 8, 2026

Gov Idris buys house to relocate mosque in Malami’s Birnin Kebbi community

Governor Nasir Idris approved the purchase of a building to relocate a temporary mosque in the Go-Slow Road area of Birnin Kebbi, a community near Abubakar Malami’s family house.

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October 7, 2026

Tinubu mourns as Shari’ah’s supreme council loses Baba-Ahmed

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of the secretary-general of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, Nafiu Baba-Ahmed.

Nafiu Baba-Ahmed.
October 7, 2026

Governor Yusuf mourns Sharia chieftain Baba-Ahmed

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed shock over the death of Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, secretary-general of the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf
October 7, 2026

Abia-born squadron leader Ahamefule Man-Ugwueje died in plane crash days after wedding: Otti

Mr Man-Ugwueje died barely two weeks after marrying his colleague, Damilola Adekunle, in Abuja.

Squadron leader Ahamefule Man-Ugwueje