The Catholic priest and two others kidnapped by gunmen at Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Gidan Maikambo, Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State, have been released.Chris Omotosho, the Director of Social Communications for the Sokoto Catholic Diocese, confirmed the release of the victims.Omotosho, who appreciated the support of the general public, their prayers, and encouragement during the trying moments of the church, expressed gladness that the four victims...

Gyenger Paul, a social media activist from Benue, was remanded in prison custody for alleged defamation on Thursday at the Federal Correction Center in Makurdi.On his Facebook page, he is alleged to have posted a defamatory article about the State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia.The activist was remanded in custody after the trial's magistrate, TK Attah, rejected the activist's oral application for bail due to a lack of jurisdiction.Gyenger was charged with Cyberst...

The controversial cum renowned scholar and Islamic rights activist in Nigeria, Prof. Lakin Akintola, has retired from the services of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, after spending 39 illustrious years in the institution.Akintola, who is a Professor of Islamic Eschatology, today (Monday) clocked the age of 70, necessitating his retirement as an accomplished academic.The don is popular in the country for his relentless agitations for Muslim rights, under the ausp...