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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.