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Photo: Dr Obiagbaosogu – after and before By Hanson Hugo Dr. Echezona Obiagbaosogu, a former Catholic priest with 17 years of service, has announced his resignation from the priesthood to adopt African Traditional Religion. The 48-year-old academic, who now lectures on African Traditional Religion at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, explained that his decision stemmed from his deepening interest in African spirituality, particularly the practice of rainmaking. Dr. Obiagbaosogu’s academic journey culminated in the defense of his PhD dissertation titled “Rainmaking and Control in Igbo African Medicine”. He expressed his belief that African culture and spirituality hold significant…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Defence Headquarters on Wednesday said over 34 terrorists and six troops lost their lives during a fierce encounter in Sabon Gari village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, on January 4, 2025. According to a statement by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, the Islamic State of West Africa Province and Boko Haram terrorists had launched an attack on troops stationed in the area to retaliate against the recent killing of their commanders and other combatants by troops. Buba said the insurgents, riding on motorcycles and gun-like trucks, were met with…

By Deborah Nnamdi The United Kingdom has implemented its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for visitors from dozens of additional countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. The system, reportedly aimed at tightening border security, took effect on Wednesday, allowing eligible travelers to enter Britain with pre-travel authorization. The ETA, which costs £10 and permits stays of up to six months within two years, was first introduced in 2023, beginning with Qatar. Last year, it expanded to include five Gulf countries and now covers citizens from approximately 50 more nations, such as Argentina, Brazil, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea,…

Photo: a victim receiving treatment in a hospital By Deborah Sunday The death toll from the gas explosion at the Oroazi area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State has reached five persons after a further three victims were confirmed dead on Monday. Official sources said three of the latest victims died on Sunday night. Two fatalities were reported on Monday from the explosion, which occurred on Saturday at a gas refilling station, where a welder was operating. Some 25 individuals were reportedly affected, many of whom were passers-by caught in the blaze.In response to the disaster, Chijioke Ihunwo, Chairman of the…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Ondo State Police Command has disclosed that a total of 19 people have been arrested in connection with the cult clash which occurred on Monday, in Owo town, the Owo Local Government Area of the state. No fewer than four persons were killed during the clash which ensued between two rival cult groups in the community. As a result, the state government imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the community as part of efforts to ease the tension. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Wilfred Afolabi, who visited the community on Tuesday disclosed that 19 people have…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has shut down a Chinese supermarket in Wuse 2, Abuja, over allegations of selling expired products and goods labeled in Chinese without English translations, violating NAFDAC regulations. The supermarket, located at Azba Mall, 2 Durban Street, is owned and managed by Chinese nationals who claimed they were in the process of obtaining NAFDAC licensing and translating product labels into English as required by law. Leader of NAFDAC’s enforcement team, Shaba Mohammed, revealed that the agency acted on credible intelligence about regulatory violations at the supermarket, “We…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has celebrated his son Jordan’s academic milestone as he earned a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from Queen Mary University of London, UK. Wike shared the proud moment in a post on X, writing: “Happy to witness, alongside my wife, the graduation ceremony of our son, Jordan, who just earned a Master of Laws (LLM) Degree at the Queen Mary University of London, UK. As a father, I am happy for the progress Jordan is making in the pursuit of his career.” Wike also posted photos from the ceremony, featuring himself,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested three suspects for hacking into the WhatsApp account of the state’s Criminal Investigation Department head, Deputy Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni, and defrauding his family and friends of over N1.1 million. The Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, disclosed this on Monday while parading the suspects and others involved in various crimes at the command headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta. Ogunlowo identified the suspects as Tolani Jeremiah (31), Akande Suru (20), and Edwin Jatto (24), who were apprehended at their hideout in Edo State. The trio allegedly hacked into DCP…

The grieving family of Ross Ogbeinde, an international student in the United Kingdom, who reportedly collapsed and lost consciousness before passing away on December 29, 2024, is seeking financial assistance for his burial arrangements. Ogbeinde, originally from Benin City in Edo State, was an international student at the University of South Wales and resided at Pontypridd, South Wales, with his wife and three children. According to a note from Benedicta, the deceased wife, on GoFundMe, Ogbeinde was set to graduate from the University of South Wales in January 2025. However, he collapsed and died a week ago before the arrival…

An outbreak of human metapneumovirus in China has raised concerns of another widespread respiratory illness, but HMPV has been around for years and it’s likely infected most people once in their lifetime. An outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China is drawing attention due to local reports of cases spreading across some parts of the country. HMPV is a virus first identified by a research group in the Netherlands in 2001 and had likely spread among human populations for many years prior to that. News of the outbreak followed an announcement by China’s National Disease Control and Prevention Administration that…