A Catholic Priest has died after a large crucifix fell from a wall and struck him during a religious service in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died on Saturday, 17 October 2026, while celebrating Mass at Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Church, also known as Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The incident occurred
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Nigerian faith-based film Agbara Nla: The Return has grossed more than ₦307.2 million at the box office, according to figures announced by its distributor, Nile Group, on Friday, 16 October 2026. The distributor said the film had become the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood title released in 2026 and the highest-grossing Nollywood film ever released in October.
Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will undergo surgery to remove a small nodule in his lung after doctors recommended an operation following recent medical examinations. Speaking after the Angelus prayer on Sunday, 11 October 2026, the Pope said the nodule had been detected early and was confined to a small area, according to Vatican
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Nigeria’s Oma Osele has been crowned Miss Continental World 2026 at the competition’s final in Ayutthaya, Thailand. According to TheCable Lifestyle, the final took place on 9 October. India’s Shreeya Panda finished as first runner-up, while Thailand’s Pornpaya Rianju placed second runner-up. The result was also reported outside Nigeria. The Philippine Entertainment Portal, known as PEP.ph, named Osele
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Some universities in the United Kingdom are withdrawing admission offers to international students, including Nigerians, following an increase in visa refusals and tighter government rules for institutions recruiting from overseas. The development has raised concerns among prospective students who have already received offers or are preparing to apply for courses in the UK. According to
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has proposed closing the runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, for approximately 25 days to carry out essential repairs and resurfacing work. The proposed closure is expected to begin on 20 October 2026, but FAAN says the dates are not yet final. According to a statement
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MTN Nigeria has confirmed a service disruption affecting some customers in parts of Lagos, Oyo, Rivers and Delta states, as well as the Federal Capital Territory. The company said customers in the affected areas may experience temporary difficulty accessing its services while work continues to restore normal connectivity. At the time of publication, MTN
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Nigerian faith-based film Agbara Nla: The Return earned more than ₦71 million from preview screenings attended by over 12,100 people, according to its distributor, Nile Entertainment. The distributor described the result as the highest gross from single-day film previews in West Africa. That record claim comes from Nile Entertainment; the available reports do not provide
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Nollywood actress Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha has announced the death of her father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka, in apersonal Instagram tribute shared on Friday. She said she had kept the news close while trying to process her grief. Her announcement did not give the date of his death, his age or the cause. Remembering her father Chukwuka-Akpotha said
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Swedish entertainment investment company Pophouse has announced an agreement covering a 50 per cent stake in Australian singer-songwriter Sia’s publishing and master recording rights. The announcement, issued on Thursday, 1 October, sets out a partnership to manage her existing work and develop new creative ventures. Pophouse said the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions.
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