Oct 3, 2026

Sultan: Nobody Should Be Forced to Embrace Islam

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The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has said nobody should be forced to embrace Islam, stressing the importance of respecting the religious freedom of people of other faiths. The Sultan stated this while addressing the NSCIA General Assembly at the National Mosque in Abuja. He said Islam does not support compulsion in matters of faith, adding that people should be allowed to make their religious choices freely. “We do not intend to force anybody to join Islam,”…

Rivers: RCCG Pastor Dies While Preaching About Death At Burial Ceremony

Oct 3, 2026 topnews

A burial ceremony in Aleto, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, reportedly turned tragic on Friday when a pastor collapsed and died while preaching about the certainty of death. The pastor, identified as Deacon Steve Eyo, was said to be the Resident Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Aleto. According to reports, Eyo was delivering a sermon titled “The Certainty of Death and Hope Beyond” at a burial ceremony attended by more than 300 people when he suddenly collapsed. He reportedly began preaching at about 1:10…