The Kano Emirates Council has placed a ban on this year's Ramadan's Itikaf, seclusion in mosques, a move endorsed by a prominent muslim cleric. Read more »
Gunmen attacked the All Saints Catholic Church on Sunday morning in Gombe State, killing a policeman who was on duty at the church. Read more »
The police have arrested three suspects in connection with the Monday and Tuesday bomb and gun attacks in Okene, Kogi State, in which a total of 20 persons, including two soldiers, ... Read more »
At least 16 people were killed and many others wounded by unidentified gunmen, who stormed the Deeper Life Church at Otite area in Okene, in central Nigerian state of Kogi. Read more »
A bomb blast was reported at Dunamis church, however, police say that no such explosion was recorded, adding that it was just a scare. Read more »
The army unveiled and presented vehicle stoppers to some churches and mosques to help defend them against attacks by groups. Read more »
Pastor Bakare of the Save Nigeria group has restated his aim to continue the fight for democratic governance in the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe will host the biggest and most diverse showcasing of books, magazines and journals amongst other materials in Africa. Read more »
Ex-presidential candidate, Hamdeen Sabahi, called on political parties to unite in a democratic national development front in preparation for upcoming elections. Read more »
A federal court has allowed Senator Ali Ndume to travel to Mecca on Hajj while he faces accusations that he finances the Boko Haram sect. Read more »
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