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In continuation of his subtle shuttle diplomacy to seek global peace, General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Archbishop of Canterbury and Head of the Anglican Communion, Dr. Rowan Williams. Reliable sources close to RCCG told our reporters that the two church leaders held bilateral talks in Williams’ ...

Syrian President Bashar Al Assad is seeking Africa’s support to overcome a mounting international pressure against his regime. President Assad sent his deputy Foreign minister Fayssal Mikdad to Africa Union headquarters in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa over the weekend to meet to the commission chief Jean Ping. AU’s spokesperson Nouredin Mezni said the Syrian envoy stressed the importance of solidarity ...

Lagos State government, yesterday, said plans had been concluded to utilize N700 million of the fund for the construction of resettlement housing scheme for flood victims. However, the government had warned residents of Mile 12, Agiliti, Isheri North, Owode-Onirin, Ikorodu, Majidun, Ajegunle and Agiliti, all within the water path, face imminent disaster, if they fail to relocate. The communities were ...