German Catholic bishops back blessings for gay couples, ignore Vatican
A large majority of German bishops on Friday supported offering blessing ceremonies to homosexual couples in defiance of the Vatican….
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Police uncover Imo church used as baby factory, rescue pregnant teenager
Imo State Police Command has uncovered a church used as a baby factory along the MCC/Uratta Road. The police stormed…
Naira scarcity: Abuja ‘gun-wielding’ pastor gifts cash to members
Resident Pastor of House on the Rock Church in Abuja, Pastor Uche Aigbe has gifted N2.9m to needy members of the congregation….
UNILAG extends resumption to March 21
The University of Lagos has said it has shifted its resumption date to Tuesday, March 21, 2023. A statement signed…
Hamburg gunman was ex-member of Jehovah’s Witnesses –Police
The gunman who shot dead seven people at a Jehovah’s Witnesses centre in the German city of Hamburg killed himself…
Broadcast stations airing programmes undermining Nigeria’s peace will be shut – NBC
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has vowed to shut broadcast stations airing programmes capable of undermining peaceful co-existence. Its spokesman,…
Belgian government bans TikTok on official phones
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo on Friday banned federal officials from using TikTok on their work phones, making his…
32 survivors of train accident discharged – Lagos govt
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi said 32 patients, rescued from the Thursday’s collision of a train…
NDLEA 2023 recruitment exercise to begin on Sunday …See how to apply
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the commencement of its 2023 recruitment exercise for qualified and interested…
Malaysia’s ex-prime minister charged with corruption
Malaysia’s former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was charged Friday with abusing his power to obtain bribes and money laundering linked…
I did not intend to kill her — Chinese national who ‘killed’ Nigerian lover tells court
Frank Geng-Quangrong, a Chinese national remanded over the “murder” of Ummukulsum Buhari, a Kano resident, says he did not intend…
More than 40 killed in suspected DR Congo rebel attacks
Over 40 people have been killed in twin attacks by suspected Allied Democratic Forces’ (ADF) militants in eastern Democratic Republic…
NDLEA seizes 13,125kgs of illicit drugs, arrests 793 suspects in FCT
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized 13, 125 kilogrammes of drug substances and arrested 793 suspects in 2022….
6.0-magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. However, there were no reports of…
DSS announces creation of social media handles
The Department of State Services, DSS, Monday announced the creation of social media handles to enhance public engagement. Disclosing this…
61 killed in diphtheria outbreak in Kano, says NCDC
At least 61 persons are said to have died from the outbreak of diphtheria in Kano state. Salma Suwaid, Kano…
LASU students shut gates, protest ‘torture’ of colleagues by soldiers
Some students of the Lagos State University (LASU) in Ojo staged a peaceful protest on Monday over the alleged torture…
King Charles invites Harry, Meghan to coronation
Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan have received an invite to the coronation of King Charles III,…
Chrisland: Court fixes inquest for April 4
The Coroner Inquest set up to ascertain the cause of death of a 12-year-old Chrisland School pupil, Whitney Adeniran, who…
Kenya’s First Lady declares national prayers against homosexuality
Kenya’s First Lady Rachel Ruto has declared national prayers against homosexuality in the country, lamenting the family unit was under…