Robbers have allegedly stolen a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament (Holy Communion) from St. Mulumba Parish, Wetheral Road, Owerri, Imo State, says the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri on Thursday. The Archdiocesan Chancellor/Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick C. Mbarah, disclosed this in a letter addressed to priests, religious and the laity of the Owerri Archdiocese. Mbarah described…
By Frank Ulom While residents of Calabar, Cross River State, are yet to count their losses following the torrential rainstorm that swept across the city 10 days ago, another rainstorm has destroyed properties worth several million in Obanliku Local Government Area of the state. Over 100 houses are said to be affected. The rainstorm which…
By Converseer Reporter The Court of Appeal Abuja Division, has ordered a former deputy governor of Edo State, Godwins Adebayo, to face the contempt proceedings filed against him for not obeying a valid order of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Another former deputy governor of the state, Philip Shaibu and the State Assembly, after obtaining…
By Collin Rugg Members of an Islamic sect have been arrested in the UK for slavery and forced marriages. Over 500 police officers have raided the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe, England. Police say members were arrested for human trafficking, s*xual assault, r*pe, forced marriage, and modern-day slavery. A total of six…
By Collin Rugg Woman who was awarded $300,000 after she blamed Carnival Cruise for her blacking out, seen throwing back shots of alcohol on security footage. The woman drank 14 shots but says her getting drunk and falling over is Carnival’s fault. She sued the cruise liner, claiming they negligently over-served her during an 8-hour…
By Harrison Essien A fire outbreak has destroyed a residential building at No. 10 Nsentip Street, Uyo, leaving a staff member of the Akwa Ibom State Judiciary, Mr Otobong Edet Akpantem, and his family homeless. The incident occurred at about 4pm while Mr Akpantem, his wife and other occupants of the building, including three tenants,…
