By our correspondent The leadership of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Nigeria has urged Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State to ensure fairness in resolving the ongoing conflict with the breakaway faction, the Global Methodist Church (GMC). At a world press conference held in Jalingo on Tuesday, Bishop Ande Emmanuel, Resident Bishop of UMC Nigeria and Mission Districts of Senegal and Cameroon, called on the state government to take decisive steps in addressing the dispute over church properties. He emphasized the need for dialogue to foster peace between the two factions. “We call on the governor to be just…
Author: WorldClass News
Two alleged silent partners of the controversial Zanzou nightclub have reportedly left South Africa as police intensify their investigation into serious allegations of sexual assault, torture, and extortion linked to the establishment. The scandal erupted after disturbing videos surfaced online, showing security staff violently abusing club-goers. In response, the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) raided the Hatfield-based nightclub, leading to the arrest of a 41-year-old man from the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, authorities have now shifted their focus to the club’s financial backers, who may have played a role in its operations. Police are actively searching for seven additional…
A tragic auto crash along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway claimed the lives of nine people and left three others seriously injured in the early hours of Monday. The accident occurred around 5:30 a.m. in the Ayetoro area and involved a Toyota Hiace bus (UYY 165 ZY) and a stationary truck (DKA 244 XC), according to a statement by Mrs. Florence Okpe, Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command. Okpe attributed the crash to excessive speeding and driver fatigue, which resulted in the loss of control and the bus colliding with the parked truck. The incident…
By our correspondent The reinstated local government chairmen in Osun State have issued a 72-hour ultimatum for council workers to return to work or face dismissal, according to the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Monday by Kola Olabisi, the APC’s Director of Media and Information, the party warned that any local government worker who failed to resume work by Wednesday would lose their job. The directive follows the recent reinstatement of the chairmen, a move that has intensified the political crisis in the state. The APC also accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of…
By our correspondent The Benue State Government has announced a ban on the use of unauthorized sacks in markets and village squares across the state. In a bid to enforce measurement standards, the government has directed all sack dealers to sell only the Benue Customized Sacks, which measure 28 x47 inches, as the largest size permitted for use. The directive was issued during a meeting involving the Benue state Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, the office of the Special Adviser on Local Government Areas Coordinator and Monitoring, and traders from Gboko Main Market. Addressing the traders, the Commissioner for Industry,…
By our correspondent The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ramped up efforts against infrastructure vandalism, apprehending 17 suspects in Yobe State for allegedly damaging electrical power installations, telecommunications masts, and other critical assets. The operation was led by Commandant AS Dandaura of the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’S SIS) under the directive of NSCDC Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, who has declared zero tolerance for acts of vandalism and economic sabotage. Dandaura stated that the latest crackdown is part of a series of operations targeting telecommunications equipment, power transmission gadgets, rail infrastructure, and pipeline vandals.…
By our correspondent Angola is set to make history as the first Portuguese-speaking nation to host the 12th Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA) Conference and the 14th Roundtable in 2025. The announcement was made during a preparatory meeting in Lubango, where AFTRA President Dr. Ebby Mubanga expressed gratitude to the Angolan government for accepting the request to host the prestigious continental event. Dr. Mubanga, who also serves as the Registrar of the Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ), congratulated Angola on its upcoming 50th Independence Anniversary, to be celebrated later this year. He emphasized AFTRA’s commitment to supporting the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke and the people of Osun State for the smooth and successful conduct of the local government councils election held on Saturday, February 22, 2025. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP described the election, conducted by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), as a victory for democracy, the rule of law, and true federalism. The party emphasized that the peaceful and transparent electoral process reflected the will of the people, despite what it called attempts by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC)…
By our correspondent The Adamawa State Police Command has launched a manhunt for armed kidnappers who abducted two Catholic priests, Reverend Father Mathew David Dusami of Yola Diocese and Reverend Father Abraham Samman of Jalingo Diocese. According to a statement released on Sunday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the abduction occurred in the early hours of Saturday at the priests’ residence in Gwaida Malam, Numan Local Government Area. The armed assailants were said to have stormed the house around 4:00 a.m. and forcibly took the clergymen to an unknown location. Adamawa State Commissioner of Police,…
President Salva Kiir Mayardit, of South Sudan, has called for an immediate end to ongoing inter-communal violence in Warrap State and the Abyei Administrative Area, emphasizing the need for peace and stability in the region. Speaking in Juba during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Governor of Warrap State, Gen. Magok Magok Deng, and the Chief Administrator of Abyei, Charles Abyei Jok, President Kiir urged local leaders to work towards fostering harmony among communities. He also cautioned community leaders residing in Juba against inciting violence in their home areas. The President encouraged the newly appointed officials to prioritize the rule of law…