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Egypt fire: Dozens dead in Giza Coptic church At least 41 people have died in a fire at a church in the Egyptian city of Giza,  An electrical fire broke out as 5,000 worshippers gathered for mass at the Coptic Abu Sifin church,  The fire blocked an entrance, causing a stampede, the sources said, adding that many of those killed were children. Dozens are thought to be injured.Fire services say the blaze has been brought under control.The exact cause of the fire is not clear. “People were gathering on the third and fourth floor, and we saw smoke coming from the second floor. People rushed to go down the stairs and started falling on top of each other,” Yasir Munir, a worshipper at the church, Then we heard a bang and sparks and fire coming out of the window,” he said, adding that he and his daughter were on the ground floor and able to escape, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi offered his “sincere condolences to the families of the innocent victims that have passed on to b...

Domestic violence is evil says Women Affairs commissioner  By Chidimma Ajemba The alleged possible homicide and gruesome story surrounding the death of late Mrs. Chidiebele Iloka, wife of Mr. Mbazulike Iloka, the suspended Transition Committee Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area is one that came as a shock to the general public as the story has gone viral. Addressing newsmen in Awka on the alleged circumstances of the death, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs. Ify Obinabo expressed sadness over the ugly incident. ``This story is so unfortunate and perhaps avoidable; no amount of provocation can justify domestic violence when you can easily walk away. ``Domestic violence is evil and has been on the increase, no week goes by without one or two incidents being reported on social media. ``We sympathize with the family of the victim in this trying time even as we await the outcome of the investigation that will accompany this case. ``It is no longer new...

A 24-year-old Nigerian man who was deported from Malta after he was found abusing a horse has been arrested for murder in Italy. Robert Omo is alleged to have bludgeoned a Chinese man to death using a hammer. He also allegedly seriously injured a Bulgarian man. Omo was charged in an Avellino court last week and pleaded not guilty, claiming not to recall what happened in the incident. Italian media has reported that Omo was unprovoked when he attacked the two men on July 30, first striking the 49-year-old Bulgarian from behind and then attacking a 59-year-old Chinese man who stepped in to stop him. The Bulgarian man is still in hospital with serious injuries while the Chinese man died as a result of the attack. Omo was in Italy after having been expelled from Malta. He had been caught inside a Xewkija stable with his trousers down, standing behind a horse. Video footage showed him chasing the horse around the stables, kicking it and hitting it. He told the Maltese court that he had been...

Traditional Ruler Of Ogbunka, Igwe Anyaoha Admitted Into Order Of Knight Of Saint Mulumba The traditional ruler of Ogbunka Community, Igwe Johnmark Anyaoha has been admitted into the first degree order of knighthood of Saint Mulumba, Onitsha Metropolitan Council. Igwe Anyaoha and wife, alongside thirty-seven others, took the oaths of affirmation and allegiance to the order during a holy mass at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Awka. The Ogbunka traditional ruler will represent Akpu Sub-Council of the order. The Knight of Saint Mulumba, founded on June 14th, 1953, is the first indigenous knighthood order in Nigeria. In a homily during the holy mass, the Metropolitan Chaplain, Knight of Saint Mulumba, Onitsha Metro Council, Reverend Father Paschal-Paul Okeke said that contrary to some wrong notions held about Catholic knighthood, it is a strong pillar of the church, and can, aside being involved in charities, mediate in matters of the church outside the authorities of priests and bi...

GOV AKEREDOLU:RELIGION SHOULD NOT BRING QUARREL AMONG US  •Urges People To Be Vigilant, Report Strange Faces  Chairman of the Southern Governors' Forum and Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has re-emphasised the need for the people to shun religious division.  Governor Akeredolu urged that Nigerians should not allow religion to bring quarrels among them. The Governor reiterated his position on Southern Presidency, stressing that time has come to rotate power to the South in the interest of justice, equity and fairness. He spoke on Sunday at the Agape International Church 34th Annual Convention 2022, held in Akure. The theme of the convention is, "This is my Time.” While pointing out that the people have always lived together in harmony despite their religion differences, Governor Akeredolu gave a practical example of Her Excellency, Omloewa Ahmed, wife of former Governor of Kwara State who is married to a Muslim.  The Governor said:”The theme ...

Gunmen Kidnap Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Bursar The Bursar, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) formerly, Anambra State University was kidnapped on his way back from work during the week. A source confirmed that the Bursar who stopped at a joint around Nimo to have some fresh air was abducted with some other persons. Anambra has witnessed a lot of kidnappings in recent times with some reported cases at Oraukwu, Umuoji, Umueri, etc. As at the time of filing this report, there has been no news about his release.  

35 Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom In Kaduna Thirty-five persons kidnapped at Keke ‘B’ Millennium City in Chikun local government area of Kaduna State, have regained their freedom. The victims, kidnapped about three weeks ago from their houses by bandits, were released by their abductors on Friday night after a payment of N2.5 million as ransom. Meanwhile, one of the kidnap victims is still in captivity because his family was unable to meet the bandits’ demand of two motorcycles for his release. Similarly, another kidnapped Doctor and 15 others, including women and children from Sabon Gero community also in Chikun local government area of the State, have also regained their freedom. The leader of the Civilian JTF in the community, Uwasu Yunusa, confirmed the development to journalists in Kaduna, adding that no ransom was paid for their release.  

2023: Don’t Vote Leaders That’ll Buy Your Conscience, Mortgage Our Future – Jonathan To Nigerians  Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned Nigerians against voting for leaders who will buy their conscience. Jonathan also cautioned Nigerians against voting for politicians that would mortgage the future of their children and grandchildren. He spoke while delivering a keynote address at the one-year memorial summit in honour of late Captain Idahosa Okunbo, in Abuja on Saturday, NAN reports. The former president urged electorates to be circumspect in exercising their voting rights in the 2023 general elections. “Ahead of the 2023 elections, we are getting ready to be wooed and wowed at campaign grounds by various politicians seeking different offices. “But these thoughts are beyond 2023. It is about Nigeria and the kind of leadership it deserves now and in the future to ensure that our country assumes its rightful place among the comity of nations. “My charge to Nigerians is t...

Odeh: Abiodun condems abduction, killing of Miss MAPOLY ...says act barbaric, wicked The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has condemned the murder of a student of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Miss Happiness Odeh by men suspected to be kidnappers. The student and the school beauty pageant winner was reportedly abducted along Iperu Remo road on her way to a movie location in Ipara-Remo last Tuesday. The corpse of the ND Mass Communication student, believed to have been dumped after she was allegedly killed by her abductors, was later discovered on Thursday. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, on weekend, described the killing of the student as barbaric and wicked. He expressed shock over the incident which he noted was putting the state in a situation that was never synonymous with Ogun. Abiodun, who further expressed his grief over the death of the student, said such an inhuman act will not be left unpunished. The governor added that his a...

Late Chidi Iloka's Death : Soludo Orders Autopsy Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo has ordered for autopsy to unravel the mystery behind the sudden death of Late Mrs Chidi Iloka, the wife of the suspended Transition Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government.  Different stories have enveloped her death ranging from 'domestic violence' to 'death by accident'. The breaking News of her death followed numerous outcry on social media with accompanying videos of her bruised remains and that of a journalist who claimed to be hunted by some groups allegedly working for the husband of the deceased, Hon. Mbazulike Iloka. In the heat of the social media protest, the Government of Anambra State through the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters suspended the embattled Chairman. His suspension came barely few weeks of his inauguration and taking oath of office as Administrator of Nnewi North LGA. After his suspension, he spoke to the press and ...

TROOPS OF OPHK RESCUES ANOTHER CHIBOK SCHOOL GIRL AND THREE OTHERS. …NAOWA President donates relief materials and financial support The President, Nigerian Army Officers' Wives Association, Mrs Salamatu F Yahaya today Saturday 13 August 2022 donated relief materials and financial support to a newly rescued abducted Chibok school girl, Aisha Grema and three others at Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri.  Aisha was rescued yesterday, 12 August 2022 with her four (4) years old child by troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade, Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) at Bama Local Government Area (LGA) while the three other girls were rescued by troops of 242 Battalion, Sector 3 OPHK at Mongonu LGA of Borno State.  The General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Maj General W Shuaibu disclosed that one of the abductees, Miss Mwanret Daspan aged 29 was abducted on Monday, 21 December 2022; Claris Fidel aged 22 from N'djamena Chad was abducted on 25 March 2022 while Hauwa (12yrs old) has b...

UPDATED  KDSG Security Update: Saturday 13th August 2022.  Troops neutralize scores of terrorists in Chikun LGA.  - Arms and motorcycles recovered  - KDSG praises tenacious troops  Security forces recorded a major success in ongoing operations against terrorists, as scores of bandits were neutralized by ground troops and air assets during an operation in Galbi, Chikun local government area.  This was conveyed in an operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government from the security agencies.  According to the feedback, troops of the Operation Forest Sanity supported by assets of the Nigerian Air Force conducted clearance operations on an identified terrorist enclave in Galbi general area.  During their advance, the security forces crossed River Kaduna and ran into stiff resistance from the insurgents. After a fierce firefight, scores of terrorists were confirmed neutralized as the military forces prevailed.   Two General Purpose Machin...

NDLEA uncovers 442 parcels of Crystal Meth in heads of smoked fish in Lagos as returnee excretes 77 wraps of Cocaine at Enugu airport . Intercepts 1.1million Tramadol tabs in Kaduna, others in Lagos, Kano Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have uncovered no fewer than Four Hundred and Forty Two (442) parcels of Crystal Methamphetamine concealed in heads of fishes packed in cartons for export to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates through the SAHCO shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos. The 11.90kg consignment was brought to the SAHCO export shed of the airport on Friday 5th August by a freight agent, Adekunle Oluwapelumi Paul, 32, from Yagba West LGA, Kogi State, who was promptly arrested upon the discovery that the seven cartons he presented for export contained parcels of the dangerous drug wrapped with foil paper and concealed in the heads of hundreds of smoked catfish. The following day, Saturday 6th August, another consignment cont...