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Lethebo Rabalago, founder of Mount Zion General Assembly has arrested and convicted in South Africa for contravening the law. The South African self-styled prophet who sprayed his followers with the insecticide, Doom, has been found guilty of assault, local media report. Rabalago – widely known as the Doom Pastor – was also found guilty of contravening the Agricultural Stock Remedies Act, a court ruling said. Rabalago claims the insect repellent he used in 2016 could heal cancer and HIV. A sentence is yet to be handed down after the verdict by Mookgopong Magistrates Court in Limpopo province. On Friday, magistrate…

Muslim women from all over the globe are sharing stories about suffering sexual harassment and assaults while in the holy city of Mecca on pilgrimage. After one Pakistani woman bravely detailed her account about how she had been harassed while in the Saudi Arabian city, others have felt inspired to follow in her footsteps. A majority describe being touched inappropriately or harassed while performing ‘tawaf’, the key pilgrimage ritual of circling the Kaaba, the most sacred site in Islam, inside the Al-Masjid Al-Ḥarām mosque. In a widely shared Facebook post, first highlighted by Stepfeed, Sabica Khan reveals that she was…

Britain’s export finance agency will add the naira to its list of “pre-approved currencies”, allowing it to provide financing for transactions with Nigerian businesses denominated in the local currency. The naira will become one of three West African currencies that UK Export Finance has pre-approved for its programme of funding transactions that promote trade with Britain, it said. Britain voted in 2016 to leave the European Union, which has forced London to rethink its trade ties with the rest of the world. The United Kingdom and the EU struck an agreement in December that opened the way for talks on…

…Buratai, Dalung, Pinnick, A-List Artistes, Celebrities, Others To Participate Ahead of today’s Lagos City Marathon, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday said the State Government has set a target to get the event listed in the annual calendar of the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) that would make the Marathon earn a Gold Label award within the next two years. Governor Ambode, who spoke during an interview with Kwese TV, said it was gratifying that the Lagos City Marathon had, within three years, earned a Bronze Label rating, saying that the past two editions have put Lagos…

A speechwriter has become the second White House aide this week to resign amid allegations of domestic abuse. David Sorensen denies his former wife’s allegations he was violent and emotionally abusive. His departure comes just days after another Trump official, Rob Porter, quit over allegations of abuse from two ex-wives, something he denies. The scandal has put pressure on Chief of Staff John Kelly, who has faced questions over what he knew and when. Mr Kelly and the White House have both denied reports he offered to resign over his handling of the allegations made against ex-staff secretary Rob…

Action returns to the Premier League this weekend, with many marquee football games on show from today through Monday. The showpiece is the North London Derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal today. All the matches will be live in HD on Supersport, exclusive to DStv. Speaking on the Premier League fixtures and the North London Derby, Mr. Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing and Sales for MultiChoice Nigeria, said: “Millions of people around the world tune in to watch the Premier League and its showpiece games including the North London Derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, a game that has always…

Sotibe Nigeria Limited, makers of Dolait Yogurt, says the new product is made to boost immune system. Its General Manager, Mr Monah Chalabi, said that the product was unique and healthy. Speaking during the unveiling of the product in Lagos, Chalabi said that the unveiling of the product marked the beginning of a healthy era for both children and adults, male and female in Nigeria. He said that Sotibe Nigeria Ltd, the manufacturer of Dolait Yoghurt, had existed in Nigeria since 2016. “We thought this is the right time to formally launch our product to the yearning people of Nigeria,…

Troops of the Guards Brigade deployed to Mararaba, Nasarawa state for internal security operations arrested a man with arms and ammunition on Thursday during a stop and search operation at “the checkpoint.” The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Usman confirmed the arrest in a statement on Friday and gave the suspect’s name as Peter Iorlaha. Usman said the suspect arrested with a bag containing two locally made pistols, one locally made short gun, two rounds of 7.62mm (Special), five live cartridges, two torch lights, a screw driver, charms and a Tecno mobile handset. READ: Train kills woman…

A Thai woman died after being hit by a train while taking a selfie on the railway track, police said on Friday. “Walailak Sukuma, 28, was proclaimed dead at a Bangkok hospital hours after an oncoming train hit her and her friend while the pair was taking a selfie, Wissanusak Suebin,’’ a police investigator in charge of the case, told newsmen. Wissanusak said Walailak’s right leg was cut off by the train’s wheels, while her friend, 24-year-old Amnaj Nawantip, suffered a head injury and a broken arm. The pair was part of a group of five friends who had been…

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that English players in the Premier League may be the “masters” of diving. Tottenham’s Dele Alli was booked for simulation in Sunday’s draw at Liverpool. Team-mate Harry Kane was accused of diving by Reds defender Virgil van Dijk in winning a penalty. “I remember there were tremendous cases here when foreign players did it,” Wenger said. “But English players have learned very quickly and might be the masters now.” The Frenchman said in November that Raheem Sterling “dives well” following Arsenal’s 3-1 defeat at Manchester City. Wenger, whose side face Spurs in the Premier League…