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  King Charles has attended an Advent Service at Westminster Abbey, highlighting themes of Advent ecumenicism, and the experience of persecuted Christians.  The congregation included Christian leaders from across the UK and the world; members of Anglican Clergy; and representatives of other faiths and charities. An Advent message from His Majesty The King, featured in this morning’s Order of Service at Westminster Abbey.: "It is a great joy to gather with you in the most glorious setting of Westminster Abbey as we celebrate the light, hope and, above al, the peace of this secason of Advent. This period is one of preparation, of readying oUrselves and looking forvward to the wonder of Christ's birth. Today, we gather for prayer, reflection and music, and to celebrate the Good News in which all Christians rejoice: those around us, and those in areas where it is not easy to live out one's faith. I am so pleased to be joined by church leaders from across the UK and Middle East...

 ANAMBRA POLICE ACHIEVES MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH: ARRESTS A NOTORIOUS ARMED ROBBER LINKED TO HIGH PROFILE MURDER AND RECOVERS ARM In a significant development, Anambra State Police, through operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, successfully arrested a notorious and heavily injured armed robber during a major offensive operation in Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) on December 8, 2025. The suspect, identified as Ugochukwu Uzor, a 26-year-old male, is a dangerous criminal with a long history of violent offenses. He was apprehended in Iyowa Odekpe, Ogbaru LGA, after a fierce confrontation with the Police Operatives. During the operation, one locally made Beretta pistol and eleven live ammunition rounds were recovered.  Uzor, who is known for his violent criminal activities, was found to have a large tattoo on his body with the inscriptions “No Forgiveness” + “No Mercy,” a disturbing reminder of the hardened nature of his criminal mindset. Upon interrogation, the suspe...

 Rita Daniels Loses AGN Presidency To Abubakar Yakubu Abubakar Yakubu has emerged as the new president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) after narrowly defeating Rita Daniels in a closely contested election. The poll was held on Saturday during the guild’s annual general meeting in Benin City, Edo State. Yakubu secured 116 votes to beat Daniels, who polled 113 votes, while three votes were declared invalid. The veteran actor and administrator takes over from Emeka Rollas. His victory is historic, as he becomes the first AGN president from northern Nigeria since the guild’s official registration in 1998. Yakubu previously served as national secretary from 2019 to 2025 and has also held other positions including national vice president, national treasurer, and public relations officer. A graduate of Dramatic Arts from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, the Kaduna-born actor brings over 25 years of experience in television, film, and stage productions to his new role. Daniels, who is ...

 US urges Rwanda, M23 to 'withdraw' troops from eastern DRC The United States and European powers have called on Rwanda's military and M23 fighters to halt immediately an offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, days after the countries' presidents signed an agreement in Washington. The group led by the United States voiced "profound concern" about the fighting near Burundi and said it had "a destabilising potential for the whole region." A joint statement said the coalition "urges the M23 and the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) to immediately halt their offensive operations in eastern DRC, in particular in South Kivu, and calls on the RDF to withdraw from eastern DRC." Rwanda has repeatedly denied reports of working alongside M23 to fuel instability in eastern DRC. The joint statement issued by the US State Department also calls on the M23 "to return to its positions and uphold... commitments of the Declaration of Principles...

 At least 19 killed after apartment blocks collapse in Morocco Two four-storey buildings collapsed in the Moroccan city of Fes, killing at least 19 people, according to a provisional toll reported by the country's official news agency on Wednesday, AFP reported. "Sixteen other people were wounded, with varying degrees of gravity," the MAP agency reported, adding that search operations were still ongoing to "save other people who may be buried under the rubble". The two adjacent structures, which housed eight families, collapsed overnight in the major northern city's Al-Moustakbal neighbourhood, in the Al-Massira area, according to MAP. Local authorities have indicated that the toll could rise in the coming hours. Securing area MAP said that safety officials had conducted "necessary preventative measures", including securing the surrounding area and evacuating neighbouring buildings. The agency reported that the injured were taken to Fes's Unive...

 "My name is Amb. May Yul-Edochie MAY Yul-Edochie widely known as Queen May and I am a super Mom of a graduate.  How I stepped out on that gracious day for my Ada beeke Danielle Diana Dubem  I can’t thank God enough. He has been too faithful and has proven Himself too many times in my life. If God be for me, who can be against me? Thank you D3 for making me proud.  Meanwhile it was a struggle selecting the cover page but I think the last photo is the actual cover page.". More photos below. 

 Zimbabwean National Arrested with 582 Fake Passports and R20 000 Cash  A 43-year-old Zimbabwean national was arrested by a multidisciplinary police team in Mpumalanga.  The operation involved Middelburg Flying Squad, Nkangala District Anti-Hijacking Team and Waterval Boven SAPS. Police acted on information received about a suspicious white Chevrolet Utility bakkie with Gauteng registration plates.  The vehicle was intercepted on 08 December 2025 at around 13h00.  A search was conducted and the following items were discovered:  582 fake passports, some containing cash and hidden in a compartment.  R20 000 cash, wrapped inside a black plastic bag.  Investigations suggest the suspect was planning to meet someone the next day, allegedly to have the passports stamped.  Police believe the recovered cash was possibly intended for payment.  The total cash seized amounted to R147 300.00, and the vehicle was also confiscated for further investiga...