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At least three people have been killed and nine injured in an explosion that hit a Catholic Church in Southern Philippines during mass on Sunday morning, authorities have confirmed. According to the Regional Police Director, Brigadier General Allan Nobleza, the incident occurred at the gymnasium of Mindanao State University in Marawi, the country’s largest Muslim city. “On 3rd December, an …

Darosha Losobeh, the cousin and personal assistant of the late artist Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has spoken out, in response to the viral footage of the singer’s coffin purportedly revealing a broken neck. The former Marlian record signee passed away on September 12 at the age of 27. His passing sparked controversy as many Nigerians demanded justice for …

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Saturday, upheld the victory of the member of the House of Representatives for Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency in Bayelsa State, Fred Agbedi. The National and State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Bayelsa State had on September 7 nullified Agbedi’s victory in the February 25 election following a petition filed by his All Progressives Congress (APC) …

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Friday night, called on his congregants at the 2023 convention to pray for his death if he consults demonic powers. Speaking at the church’s convention themed: “Beyond Expectations,” the cleric said his attention was drawn to some publications on the internet where some so-called prophets, clerics …

The Federal Government (FG) has made a strong commitment to addressing greenhouse gas emissions from the transport industry head-on. Sen. Said Alkali, the minister of transport, made the pledge at the ongoing COP28 summit in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement released on Sunday, and signed by his special assistant for public affairs, Jamilu Ja’afaru. Alkali also described …

Hoodlums on Thursday broke into the palace of the Olu of Ogunmakin town in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, late Oba James Sodiya, and took away the crown and the staff of office. The monarch died in August. The spokesperson for the state police command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the news to journalists on Saturday in Abeokuta, said …

Crowned champion of the men’s singles event at the US Open, Novak Djokovic has expressed his excitement after clinching a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title. Djokovic, who defeated Daniil Medvedev in a punishing US Open final in New York, said he was living his childhood dreams. The 36-year-old Serb won 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 to level Margaret Court’s 50-year record. …

Big Brother Naija All-Stars winner Ilebaye has dropped a hint few days after winning the show’s N120 million grand prize. The reality star revealed that she will change her phone to reflect her new status.  The Kogi-born-model who revealed that she doesn’t keep friends because of her experience with friendship betrayals also said she has people she talks to but haven’t …

Video has captured moment, the deputy governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu, jumped into celebration as Bendel Insurance piped Plateau United in NPFL clash. The post VIDEO: Edo deputy governor jumps to celebration as Bendel Insurance pip Plateau United in NPFL clash appeared first on Blueprint Newspapers Limited.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio to use his leadership position to reject the plan by the Minister of the FCT, Nysome Wike to spend N15 billion for the construction of ‘a befitting residence’ for the Vice President, Mr Kashim Shettima. SERAP urged him to “assert Senate’s authority and constitutional oversight …