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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the senior cleric of the Church of England, resigned “in sorrow” on Tuesday, saying he had failed to ensure a proper investigation into allegations of abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps decades ago. Welby, also spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, had faced calls to resign after a report last week found he had taken insufficient action to stop arguably the Church’s most prolific serial abuser. In his resignation letter, Justin Welby said he must take “personal and institutional responsibility” for lack of action on the “heinous abuses”. “The last few days…

At least 13 persons have been killed in a collapsed mining site in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau, jos. The Chairman of the LGA, Dr Joshua Riti confirmed this to newsmen yesterday. Riti expressed sadness over the number of deaths recorded, saying that the incident occurred during the weekend. The collapsed mining site is located at the boundaries between Bassa, Jos South and North LGAs. According to the local government boss, seven of the deceased hailed from Bassa LGA. Explosion rocks Jos, many feared dead “This is an unfortunate incident, these young people were only out in search of…

An explosion on Tuesday shook Jos Plateau, sending shockwaves through the surrounding communities. Eyewitnesses reported that the blast occurred around 10:30 am near the densely populated Terminus market area. The blast injured several people, and some sources speculate that there may have been fatalities, reports said. The extent of the damage remains unclear, but witnesses described scenes of destruction and chaos. “I was nearby when I heard a loud bang,” said an eyewitness. “I saw people running and screaming. It was terrifying,” added Gyang Buba, a clothes vendor who confirmed the incident. Emergency services, including the police, fire department, and…

Questions are being asked of Manchester City title defence after they slipped five points behind leaders Liverpool at the weekend but centre back Ruben Dias has told the critics to write off Man City’s chances at their peril. Man City slumped to a fourth consecutive loss in all competitions with a 2-1 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday, marking the first time Pep Guardiola lost four games in a row in his managerial career. Man City, who are chasing an unprecedented fifth straight Premier League title, were also dumped out of the League Cup…

The Lakurawa terror group in parts of northern Nigeria is not new, a security expert and a chieftain of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) have said. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said a few weeks ago that a new terrorist group ‘Lakurawa’ had emerged in the north-western part of Nigeria. But the security expert Bulama Bukarti and the Publicity Secretary of the ACF Tukur Muhammad-Baba said the group has existed before now, . “The group that is called Lakurawa today has been sporadically living or camping in the northwestern part of Nigeria for over six years now. They first started illegally…

Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler called on Israel to respect Iran’s sovereignty and refrain from attacking Iranian soil, highlighting warming ties between the Middle East rivals. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told a summit of Arab and Muslim leaders on Monday that the international community should oblige Israel “to respect the sovereignty of the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran and not to violate its lands”. Sunni Muslim-majority Saudi Arabia and Shiite-majority Iran have often found themselves on opposing sides of regional conflicts including Syria’s. In 2015, Saudi Arabia mobilised a military coalition to support Yemen’s internationally recognised government after Iran-backed…

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has promised to address the historical grievances of the Ogoni people and work toward building a united and prosperous nation for future generations. He said this vision would be realized through constructive engagement and mutual respect. Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and healing among all ethnic nationalities that make up our great nation. In a special message commemorating the 2024 Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day, Tinubu stood in solidarity with the National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP) and all Ogoni citizens to honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defence of…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia called for an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza, warning that “the conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering.” Addressing the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit, convened to address the current situation in the Middle East, Tinubu expressed deep concern on the humanitarian conditions in Gaza. This was disclosed in a statement singed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. He said that the one-day summit was a follow-up to the Riyadh summit last year and was attended by Heads…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has secured an agreement with Dangote Refinery to lift products directly. IPMAN National President, Abubakar Garima, announced this in Abuja on Monday after a meeting of the National Working Committee of the Association. He said the partnership will ensure steady, and affordable supply of PMS products nationwide. Girima said After meeting with Aliko Dangote and his management team in Lagos, “we’re pleased to announce that Dangote Refinery has agreed to supply IPMAN with PMS, AGO, and DPK directly for distribution to our depots and retail outlets.” Garima urged IPMAN members to support…

The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP), says private hospitals in Nigeria are folding up due to the ravaging economic downturn. It also revealed that the nation’s economic situation has forced several Nigerians into self medication, resulting in organ failure and subsequently, death. ANPMP’s Chairman, Dr Odia Festus Ihongbe in Abuja, said that morgues were being filled up with dead bodies, while hospital beds were empty, Daily Post reported. According to him, “people come only when it becomes critical and they just want you to do magic. And some want to die in the hospital, maybe because of confusion…