Three Shi’ite members reportedly sustained injuries on Tuesday when policemen allegedly fired gunshots and tear gas canisters to disperse a protest by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria at the Berger junction in Abuja. It is not clear whether the victims were injured by bullets or other projectiles. The IMN members were on a protest against… Continue reading 3 Injured in Shiite Police clash in Abuja_Ada Ogar

In a special New Year’s Eve liturgy Tuesday, Pope Francis offered a rare direct message to Rome, encouraging locals weary after a year of political bickering that has left many more confused than clear about their future. He also appeared to issue a subtle chastisement of those who take a hard line on immigration, urging… Continue reading POPE FRANCIS MESSAGE AT NEW YEAR_Ada Nkong

As Catholics commemorate the feast of Holy family today, Pope Francis has urged people to talk to each other at mealtimes instead of using their mobile phones, citing Jesus, Mary and Joseph as an example for families to follow. They “prayed, worked and communicated with each other”, the pope told the faithful gathered in St.… Continue reading PUT DOWN YOUR MOBILE PHONES- POPE FRANCIS_Ada Nkong

Following mixed reactions over the declaration of Pastor Daniel Olukoya , GO Mountain of fire, that his church does not celebrate Christmas because it is not in the bible, the Church’s Public Relation Officer, Collins Edomaruse, yesterday, in a press release made known the stance of the ministry over the alleged misconception. The statement reads… Continue reading OLUKOYA REACTS TO CRITICISM OVER CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS COMMENT_Ada Nkong

Pope Francis ushered in Christmas on Wednesday for the world's 1.3 billion Catholics with a message of unconditional love, saying "God continues to love us all, even the worst of us." "You may have mistaken ideas, you may have made a complete mess of things, but the Lord continues to love you," the pontiff told… Continue reading POPE FRANCIS MESSAGE AT CHRISTMAS_Ada Nkong