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The Russian news agency has reported that Russia’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Jehovah’s Witnesses was an “extremist” organisation and must hand over all its property to the state. Interfax News Agency quoted Sergei Cherepanov, a Jehovah’s Witnesses representative, as saying that the group will appeal the decision in the European Court of Human Rights. “We will do everything possible”, he said. Russian authorities have put several of the group’s publications on a list of banned extremist literature and prosecutors have long cast it as an organisation that destroys…

President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), David Babachir Lawal and the Director General (DG) of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayo Oke. A statement by the presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, said both officials remained suspended until they were fully investigated. Lawal is being probed over allegations of an award of contracts under the Presidential Initiative on the North East (PINE). Oke, on the other hand, is facing scrutiny for his agency’s role in the $43 million and other local currencies found…

Armed robbers who disguised as worshippers to gain access, have reportedly robbed no fewer than 16 churches in Delta State metropolis, carting away offerings and musical equipment during service. At every Sunday in Asaba, Ibusa, Okpanam, Ughelli and its environs, there are hues and cries of frequent robbery attacks by the armed hoodlums on churches, particularly those with large crowd of worshippers. Investigations showed that many of the churches in Asaba and its environs were raided by the hoodlums who operate with sophisticated guns and vehicles without plate numbers, particularly…

President Buhari, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, yesterday, congratulated Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for the foresight and maturity of leading his people to the polls to decide on the future of leadership for the country that will further deepen peace and stability. Buhari was quoted as saying that the Turkey referendum showcases the democratic credentials of the country and reflects a willingness of the Turkish people to live together and jointly pursue a better future. But the Lower Niger Congress…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested one Ifeanyi Ajaero, a 37-year old man, for allegedly cuffing his wife to a generating set as punishment for alleged wrongdoing. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the incident said the incident happened at the couple’s home in the Ewuuluwo area of Sagamu town. He said the suspect, who was a member of the disbanded merchant navy, used handcuff to chain his 28-year old wife, Obiageli, to a generating set after beating her severely. The police said Obiageli remained chained…