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Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church. His death has triggered a mourning period which involves centuries-old rites. It has also set into motion the process for electing a new pontiff. A conclave can be expected to be held between 15 and … [Read more…]

Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, has died at 88, the Vatican has announced. The pope’s death was announced on Monday morning by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo. “Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father … [Read more…]

…As IGP Commends Bravery, Resilience of Officers in combating crimes In a series of successful operations, the Nigeria Police Force has demonstrated its resolve in ensuring public safety and combating all forms of criminal activities. These operations, exemplified in several states across the country, have led to the arrest of 3 suspected terrorists, recovery of … [Read more…]

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian Christians to use the Easter period to pray for compassionate leaders—those who can truly share in the people’s pain. In his Easter message on Saturday, Obi stated that compassionate leaders are those who always consider the impact … [Read more…]

A devastating collapse of a three-storey building at 9 & 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu-Berger, on April 19, 2025, has claimed five lives, with 12 victims rescued alive as of 02:41 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), which confirmed the figures, reported that the deceased include three females and two … [Read more…]

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced a change in the commencement date of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The exam is now scheduled to begin on April 24, 2025, instead of the previous April 25. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, and shared … [Read more…]

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has extended season’s greetings and warm congratulations to Christians in Anambra State and across Nigeria on the happy celebration of Easter, which marks the end of the Lent season as well as commemorates the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In his reflective goodwill message, … [Read more…]

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has described Easter as a time for forgiveness, love, and strengthening of the bonds of unity across creeds and tribes. Mbah stated this in his Easter message to the people of Enugu State and the nation on Saturday. “As Christians in Nigeria join other Christian faithful across the … [Read more…]

The Chairman, Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), Hon. Uche Anya, has denied an online report claiming that he was grilled and detained for a day over an alleged N417 million fraud at the agency linked to him. Anya explained that his agency is a task-based agency, not a contract-awarding institution. He noted that although … [Read more…]

…Enugu-PH Railway Project Top Priority for FG – NRC MD The newly appointed Managing Director (MD) of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has said the Enugu-Port Harcourt railway project is already receiving attention as one of the top priority projects of the Federal Government (FG). While assuring that the project had been … [Read more…]

The Federal Government has secured the release of six Nigerian women who were wrongfully detained by authorities in Cape Verde on unfounded allegations of human trafficking. Their release was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, April 17, and Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), shortly after the women departed the island nation. According to a … [Read more…]

A Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square on Thursday heard testimony from Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the murder of Super TV CEO, Michael Usifo Ataga. Ojukwu, a 300-level, Mass Communication student of the University of Lagos (Unilag), is facing trial for the alleged offence alongside her sister, Chioma Egbuchu, and … [Read more…]