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CSO writes open letter to Father Mbaka, TB Joshua, others over Apostle Suleman  SE Editor's note:  The executive secretary of a civil society in Nigeria, Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET), Ikpa Isaac has written an open letter to Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, Temitope Joshua and other men of God in Nigeria. Ikpa in his letter called on the men of God to intervene and caution other clerics against the use of hate speeches in Nigeria. Ikpa's open letter comes on the heels of the comment made by the founder of Omega Fire Ministries Apostle Johnson Suleman calling on his church members to kill any Fulani herdsman that tries to attack them. Open Letter to the Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry, Enugu State, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka and the Founder, Synagogue Church Of All Nations, (SCOA) Pastor TB Joshua and other anointed men of God in Nigeria on the topic; “Hate sermons: Urgent need for prayers and understanding,” in the light of prevail...

MPs trade bitter blows over Brexit trigger bill 21:53, UK,   Tuesday   31   January   2017 Video: Clarke: Tories have become 'mildly anti-immigrant' Pro-Leave and Remain MPs have argued long into the night on a marathon first day of debate on the Government’s bill to trigger Article 50. Speaker John Bercow revealed that no fewer than 99 MPs had applied to speak in more than 11 hours of debate, which ends at midnight. While much of the debate has been good-humoured, with appeals for unity after last year's divisive referendum, there were fierce clashes between Leavers and Remainers - often between MPs in the same party. Early in the debate, there was high drama as veteran pro-European Ken Clarke was cheered and applauded by pro-Remain MPs. Video: Highlights of the Article 50 debate During his speech, the former Cabinet minister inc...

18:14, UK,   Tuesday   31   January   2017 Image Caption: Supreme Court rulings have been responsible for some of the biggest social changes in US history Donald Trump is used to delivering some primetime jeopardy to the American public. The former host of The Apprentice thrilled millions for more than a decade with his casual "You're fired" despatch of hopefuls. There is considerably more at stake with the decision Trump will announce on US primetime tonight. Image Caption: Antonin Scalia died in 2016 having served as a Supreme Court justice for 30 years Many of those who voted for the tycoon did so because of their concerns about who would fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court created by the death of Antonin Scalia a year ago. Scalia was famously conservative and on the campaign trail Trump promised he would name a justice who would adhere just as vehemently to the US Constitution. His choice will need to be confirmed by the Senate - and Trum...