St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, in Ondo state is set to be reopened for worshippers on Easter Sunday, ten months after worshippers were massacred by gunmen. Speaking at this year’s Chrism mass as part of activities to mark the Easter celebration, the Bishop of the Ondo Diocese, Rev Bishop Jude …
Read More »Breaking: Canada-based man involved in tragic accident during Nigerian visit (Graphic Photos)
A Canada-based Nigerian man, Mayowa Fawole, has found himself at the centre of a tragic accident during his visit to Nigeria. Also read: ‘Just in’ Six people lost their lives in Kaduna road accident According to an anonymous source close to the family, the sequence of events leading to the …
Read More »‘Horror!’ Gunmen attack workers at construction site in Owo
Gunmen have reportedly attacked a construction company in Owo, Ondo State. Gunshots were said to have occurred at the site of Craneburg Construction Company, Owo on Wednesday evening. In a tweet, the police confirmed that some people were injured during the attack. “Tonight, there was a shooting incident at Craneburg …
Read More »‘Deeply saddened’ Pope Francis mourns victims of Owo massacre
Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome, head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, has expressed sadness over the attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria, which left many dead and others injured. “I was deeply saddened to learn of the horrific attack …
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