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Italy’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Roberto Mengoni, has used celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic to reaffirm his country’s commitment to democracy, gender equality, international cooperation and stronger ties with Nigeria. Speaking during Italy’s National Day reception in Abuja, Mr Mengoni reflected on the country’s transformation since the…
A 14-year-old girl, Nancy Peter, has died after allegedly being subjected to severe corporal punishment by her mother and a pastor in Cross River State, police have said. The incident occurred in Wula Community, Eastern Boki, in Boki Local Government Area, and has triggered widespread outrage among residents and child…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has responded to a Nigerian youth who suggested that its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, should lead a protest over the country’s challenges. In a statement shared on social media, the church argued that it was unreasonable to expect its 84-year-old leader to…
Teachers on Tuesday staged a protest at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Secretariat in Abuja over the rising wave of school kidnappings across the country. The demonstration prompted assurances from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that efforts were ongoing to secure the release of abducted…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on the Federal Government and security agencies to immediately secure the release of 42 schoolchildren abducted from Mussa Ward in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The lawmakers also urged the implementation of a comprehensive national framework to strengthen the security of…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has called on Nigeria’s security chiefs to eliminate terrorists within 90 days or step down from office, citing growing concerns over insecurity across the country. Adeboye made the call in a video shared on the church’s official…
Iran has announced plans to hold a three-day state funeral for its late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes on the first day of the Middle East war. Khamenei, who led the Islamic Republic for nearly 37 years, was killed at his residence in central Tehran…
Twenty kidnapping victims, including six schoolchildren, have regained their freedom after spending between 36 and 50 days in captivity in Kaduna State. The schoolchildren, their driver and two other adults were abducted by suspected bandits on April 26 along the Akwando-Kachia Road in Kachia Local Government Area. After spending 36…
The Imo State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that students of Government Girls Secondary School, Okigwe Road, Owerri, were abducted by suspected herdsmen, describing the claim as false and misleading. Reports had earlier circulated that four students of the school were kidnapped on Monday, sparking concern among residents. However,…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has dismissed as false claims that its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, once participated in a protest against the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The church said a viral photograph showing Pastor Adeboye holding a placard during a public walk has been…
