A call has been made to General Yakubu Gowon, a former Head of State, to organize a special national prayer for Nigeria in response to ongoing insecurity issues in the country, according to Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo.

A Nigerian man has shared an account of a 2011 encounter in which a junior pastor allegedly gave him a questionable prophecy inside his car and then requested a N100,000 'seed' payment. According to Legit.ng, the man described the incident as a test of faith against reality, casting doubt on the pastor's motives. The story, which has drawn attention online, highlights ongoing public debate in Nigeria over fake prophecies and financial demands made by some church figures.

A prominent cleric has announced new global prophecies, calling for prayers as international tensions and uncertainty increase. The cleric's message emphasizes the need for collective spiritual support during these challenging times.

Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has addressed reports alleging that the country is charging extra fees for Nigerian passports issued in the United Kingdom. According to Legit.ng, the minister, who serves under President Bola Tinubu, broke his silence on the matter, though specific details of his response were not provided in the report's summary. The story centres on clarifying whether additional charges apply to passport services for Nigerians in the UK.

The Ekiti State Police Command confirmed the death of a worshipper abducted during an attack on Christ Apostolic Church in Eda-Oniyo on April 28, 2026, while announcing the rescue of the remaining victims. Additionally, two more Nigerians have been reported in the news, as part of a summary from Nigerian newspapers.

The Spiritual Advisory Council of the Christ Church, an umbrella body comprising the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), the Methodist Church of Nigeria and the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, has expressed support for the creation of state police in Nigeria. According to Daily Trust, the church leadership urged the federal government to ensure full implementation of state policing as a means of tackling the country's security challenges.