AFRICA

Catholic Bishops Ban Use of Phones, Social Media During Mass

Nigeria's Catholic bishops have warned against inappropriate importation of secular music into the Liturgy and have rejected indecorous dancing.

2 months ago

Court Stops Imo Government, Others From Building On Disputed Land

A court has restrained the Imo government and Zion Gate Ministries from building on disputed land, citing a public private…

2 months ago

Shettima To Heads of Agencies: Be Guided By Extant Laws In Preparing 2025 Budget

Government will no longer allow mass recruitment into agencies without approval or waiver, says State House permanent secretary.

2 months ago

Business Mogul Deji Adeleke Donates N1bn To C&S Church Centenary Fund

Adedeji Adeleke has donated N1 billion to Cherubim and Seraphim Church's Centenary Endowment Fund in memory of his mother.

2 months ago

Libyan Central Bank Shuts Down Until Release Of Kidnapped Senior Executive

Libyan central bank has announced suspension of all activities, after the kidnapping of top official and threats against other bank…

2 months ago

Businessman Excretes 88 Wraps of Cocaine, NDLEA Intercepts Drugs in Noodles at Lagos Airport

A Vietnam-bound businessman excreted 1.71kg of cocaine at Lagos Airport. He said he was paid $2,000 to serve as courier.

2 months ago

Obasanjo Says Nigeria Is Plagued By Self-Centred Leadership, Calls For Reforms

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo stresses that fixing Nigeria's leadership crisis is key to achieving national progress.

2 months ago

Sule Lamido To The Patriots: Nothing Wrong with Nigeria’s Constitution

Sule Lamido has dismissed the need for a new constitution, condemned palliatives for fostering dependency rather than solving core issues.

2 months ago

Police Deny Allegations Of Unpaid Salary Arrears for Inspectors, Says Reports Mischievous, Unfounded

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed the report of unpaid inspectors' salaries as false and aimed at maligning the Force.

2 months ago

ECOWAS Raises Alarm As Mpox Spreads Across Region with 44 Cases, One Death Reported

ECOWAS has warned of Mpox cases surging across West Africa, with Nigeria leading in reported infections.

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