Jerusalem: Monastic Relics Bound by Metal Chains Prompt Scholars to Reevaluate Byzantine Monasticism

Jerusalem, February 17, 2025      A recent archaeological discovery near Jerusalem has challenged the established scholarly understanding of ascetic practices in the Byzantine era. In a burial typically associated with male ascetics, researchers found remains of a woman wearing chains, prompting a reconsideration of women’s role in extreme religious traditions of the 5th century. The…

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Tragic Incident in Katsina: Military Airstrike Claims Lives of 6 Family Members and One Additional Victim

A military airstrike meant to target bandits has instead claimed the lives of seven civilians in Yauni community, Zakka ward of Safana Local Government Area, Katsina State, leaving the community in shock and mourning. The incident, which occurred in the aftermath of Saturday’s local government elections, unfolded after security operatives attempted to thwart an attack…

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Tinubu Administration Allocates N36 Billion for International Travel in 2024

A review of data from the Open Treasury Portal by SaharaReporters has revealed that the Bola Tinubu-led presidency spent N36 billion on international travels in 2024. According to the State House Headquarters expenditure breakdown, N12.2 billion was allocated to “international travel and transport (training),” while N24.19 billion was spent on “international travel and transport (others).” …

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