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The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, and the Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria (MMWGN) have expressed deep sorrow over the brutal killing of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student at Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, allegedly murdered by Abdulrahman Bello, an acclaimed ‘alfa.’ In a statement issued by…
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Cornelius Manzak Damulak, who was abducted in Abuja, has successfully escaped from his captors. Rev. Damulak, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Shendam, Plateau State, and a student at Veritas University, Abuja, was kidnapped in the early hours of Thursday, February 6, 2025, from…
Pope Francis, 88, has been admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for further treatment and diagnostic tests related to bronchitis, the Vatican confirmed on Friday. The pontiff, who has been struggling with breathlessness in recent days, was hospitalized following his morning audiences. Due to his condition, he has delegated officials to…
February 1 is a date rich with historical significance, cultural observances, and notable events worldwide. From political milestones to groundbreaking achievements in science, sports, and the arts, this day has left an indelible mark on history. Notable Historical Events on February 1 The First Black U.S. Astronaut Takes Flight (1984)…
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Friday, January 31, 2025, as the first day of Sha’aban 1446AH in the Islamic calendar. The announcement was made by Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council Sokoto, in an official…
A man who sparked violent protests after burning the Quran has been shot dead in Sweden, according to local media reports. Salwan Momika, 38, is reported to have been killed in an apartment in Södertälje, Stockholm, on Wednesday evening. Unrest broke out after Mr Momika set fire to a copy…
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved over N4.8 billion for the 2025 Ramadan feeding programme, aimed at supporting residents during the holy month. The State Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed, disclosed this after a council meeting at the Government House in Dutse, the…
Christmas Carol: NUJ FCT Calls for Unity, Love among Journalists Following prevailing challenges in the media space, the Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Council, Comrade Grace Ike, Thursday, asserted that journalists deserve commendation and rest during the yuletide season in order to refresh and render…
The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) has asked the Federal Government to end the “alarming” and “disheartening” spate of killings, kidnapping and banditry recorded in the country in the last week. In a statement on Tuesday, NIREC under the leadership of the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Daniel…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said women who wear makeup do not believe God did a perfect job on them. Adeboye spoke on Saturday during the RCCG ministers’ conference held at the Redemption City, Mowe, Ogun State, as part of activities…
