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In a groundbreaking move, the Vatican has issued the “Fiducia supplicans,” a declaration that permits the blessing of same-sex couples, albeit without adopting any rites or implications resembling a marriage. This act of blessing does not signify the Church’s approval of these unions but rather represents a gesture of pastoral support without altering the doctrinal…
Mr. Abu Shawesh, the Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, has passionately urged for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians, stressing the critical need for a complete ceasefire. In his address to the media in Abuja on Thursday, Shawesh emphatically advocated for the initiation of discussions aimed at achieving a two-state solution to…
In a groundbreaking decision, Justice A. O. Onovo of the Enugu State High Court has declared the ban on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) imposed by the South-East Governors’ Forum as unlawful, unconstitutional, and void. This landmark judgment has far-reaching implications, as it effectively overturns the ban on IPOB operations in the South-East region….
In a recent series of overnight raids in the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces arrested hundreds of individuals and left two people dead in the Jalazone refugee camp, near the city of Ramallah. The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed the casualties, shedding light on a tense situation that continues to escalate in the region. Residents…
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, has pledged to ensure the safety of #EndSARS protesters as they marked the third anniversary of the movement at Lekki Toll Gate. Speaking to journalists at the memorial event, Owohunwa assured protesters that their safety was guaranteed and that they had the right to exercise their freedom…
Nigerian comedian and social commentator, Mr Macaroni, alongside other citizens, gathered at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos to mark the third anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred during the #EndSARS protests on October 20, 2020. Despite a heavy police presence, they came together to remember the events of that fateful day. In a poignant…
In a tense and rapidly escalating situation, Israel is preparing for a large-scale military operation along its border with Gaza as the death toll from Saturday’s devastating Hamas attack continues to rise. This brutal assault by Hamas, which marked the deadliest militant attack in Israel’s history, has left more than 1,000 casualties, including both innocent…
In the midst of heightened tensions between Israel and Hamas, President Joe Biden has announced that the United States will provide military assistance to Israel. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken confirmed that Israel had made specific requests for additional assistance as it prepares for what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned could be an…
Russian authorities on Wednesday said that the military was able to repel drone attacks in several regions during the night, but some got through, causing damage at a military airfield. Several heavy army transport aircraft have been damaged in a drone attack on the airfield of the north-western Russian city of Pskov, according to authorities….
The Delta State Police Command has apprehended over 100 individuals suspected of participating in a same-sex wedding ceremony at a hotel in Delta state. The police’s announcement via social media indicates a crackdown on homosexual activities, in line with Nigeria’s 2014 anti-gay law imposing a 14-year prison term for same-sex engagement. This incident follows a pattern of similar arrests and parades of individuals involved in homosexual activities in recent years, reflecting the ongoing societal debates surrounding LGBTQ+ rights in Nigeria.