The faith is primarily known around the world as the Mormon Church but a new directive issued last week by Russell M Nelson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, now dictates that the term “Mormon” may no longer be used to describe the church or its followers.
US President Donald Trump has said he is worried he might face perjury charges if he gives statements under oath to the investigation into Russia's alleged role in his election victory.
Mr Antonio Guterres, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, says the late Kofi Annan was an embodiment of the UN, and has expressed profound sadness at the news of his passing.
A North Carolina man who sexually abused his stepdaughter two decades ago has been stripped of his US citizenship and will now be deported to his native Ghana.
The United States (US) of America Embassy in Abuja has temporarily been closed for both visa and for American Citizen Services, according to the US government.
A Burundian head teacher has been sentenced to five years in prison after disguising himself as a student and attempting to sit a national exam on another person's behalf last week.
