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Pope Francis open to allowing married priests in Catholic Church

Pope Francis said he is open to the possibility of permitting married men to become priests to address the serious shortage of Catholic priests in some countries. The pope raised the idea in an interview with the German newspaper Die Zeit. He ruled out the prospect of allowing single men who are already priests to marry but …

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Huge Crowd As Bonnke’s Farewell Crusade Kicks Off In Lagos

  The Farewell Gospel Crusade of German Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke kicked off on Wednesday in Lagos with a huge crowd attending the evangelistic campaign. The crusade, which held behind Sparklight Estate, Opposite OPIC, Berger area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria witnessed a revival moment as thousands of people made a decision for …

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26 Italy-Bound Nigerians Girls Died In Mediterranean Sea – Govt

The Federal government has finally confirmed the identity of the 26 Italy-bound migrants who were drowned in the Mediterranean Sea on Sunday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the migrants are all teenage girls and they are all Nigerians heading for Italy in search of the greener pastures. Hundreds of others, …

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2018 UTME: JAMB Bans Pens, Wristwatches In Centres

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), organisers of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), has banned the use of wrist watches and pens during the conduct of its 2018 test. The board’s Registrar, Prof. Is’haq Oloyede disclosed this to newsmen on the sideline of a one-day sensitisation workshop for …

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We’ve recovered $3bn in 2 years –EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has recovered N738.9 billion or $2.9 billion in less than two years.  Acting EFCC chairman, Ibrahim  Magu disclosed this to a gathering of more than 100 participants at the ongoing Seventh Session of Conference of State Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption …

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Bola Attah, UBA group head of marketing wins top award

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Mrs Bola Atta was recemtly honoured as a top marketing professional in West Africa at the 7th Marketing World Awards (MWA) & Marketing 360 Summit.  The prestigious award was presented at the event held in Accra, Ghana.   Speaking …

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Manchester City is committed to success as it announces record revenue

Manchester City announced record revenue of £473.4 million and a third consecutive year of profitability as the club’s annual report for 2016-17 was published on Wednesday. Premier League leaders City posted a profit of £1.08 million, down from £20.5 million last year. The club said an extended 13-month reporting period …

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Bloodbath in Plateau as gunmen open fire on Villagers

There was pandemonium in Riyom community of Plateau State on Tuesday night when gunmen opened fire on villagers of Rim-Dyem market in Riyom, Plateau State.Eleven persons were killed and four others injured when gunmen opened fire on villagers returning from on Tuesday night. Confirming the incident, the Plateau State Police …

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