Oluwo of Iwo backs Sharia law in South-West, citing constitutional rights. Sharia Court in Oyo sparks mixed reactions ahead of 2025 launch. Oba Akanbi says Sharia law respects religious freedom and local customs. The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has called for the implementation of Sharia law in the South-West, asserting it as a … Read more
Protests erupt in Syria after a Christmas tree burning sparks outrage over minority protection. HTS detains foreign fighters linked to the incident, pledges to safeguard religious freedoms. Syrians demand tolerance and unity as new leadership faces challenges of governing diverse communities. Protests have erupted across Syria following the burning of a Christmas tree in the … Read more
While Christmas is a time of joy and celebration for millions worldwide, in some nations, the festivities are either outrightly banned or fraught with significant dangers. Religious and cultural restrictions in these countries mean that openly celebrating Christmas can lead to severe consequences, including imprisonment, violence, or even death. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to … Read more
Worshippers were forced to escape Melbourne’s Adass Israel synagogue early Friday after a suspected arson attack, which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned as an “act of hate.” Firefighters arrived at the Ripponlea synagogue just after 4:00 AM local time (17:00 GMT Thursday) to find the building engulfed in flames. Community leaders reported that “a few … Read more
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has revealed that a pastor from one of the church’s branches abroad was arrested for addressing a gathering with the phrase “ladies and gentlemen,” which was deemed discriminatory against individuals who do not identify as male or female. During the RCCG’s … Read more
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have detained three individuals in connection with the death of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Zvi Kogan, whom Israel has labeled a victim of an “antisemitic act of terror.” Kogan, a Chabad emissary and advocate for Jewish life in the UAE, had been missing since Thursday afternoon. According to Chabad’s official website, … Read more
Nigerian activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has criticised Nigerians who consistently try to prevent others from paying their tithes. Adeyanju’s remarks followed a statement by Becky Enenche, wife of Paul Enenche, founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, who warned that any Christian who neglects to pay their tithe “will go back to square one.” The … Read more
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Champion Zonal Headquarters, located along Federal College of Education (FCE) Road in Kontagora, Niger State, was set ablaze by unidentified individuals in the early hours of Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this tragic incident is a disturbing recurrence, as the same church was similarly attacked and burned down … Read more
Justice Samuel Alito warns that support for freedom of speech is “declining dangerously” on college campuses. He cautions that freedom of religion is also under threat, and students will face pressure to abandon their core beliefs. Alito’s remarks come as the Supreme Court prepares to issue major rulings on contentious issues like abortion and gun … Read more
The United States has disclosed reasons behind its decision to blacklist Nigeria over purported religious freedom violations. Eko Hot Blog had reported how the US designated Nigeria and nine others as countries with troubling and worrisome religious freedom record. The development came after years of monitoring the situation of things in Nigeria which prompted its … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has declared its intention to dialogue with the United States government in a bid to remove its name from America’s religious freedom blacklist. The Nigerian government also expressed its displeasure to the U.S. government on this development. This was contained in a statement issued by the … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Tuesday, expressed worry over the blacklisting of Nigeria by the United States for religious freedom violations. Eko Hot Blog reported that the Nigerian government had denied condoning or engaging in any form of religious persecution. Special Assistant, Media, and Communications, to the CAN President, Adebayo Oladeji, who said … Read more
The Nigerian government says it does not condone or engage in religious persecution of any form. Ekohotblog reports that the government said this in reaction to designation of Nigeria by United States as one of the countries with worrisome and questionable religious freedom record. The United state had on Monday said Nigeria, alongside nine other … Read more