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In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope, marking the first time an American will hold the papacy.

White smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Thursday evening, signalling that the Catholic Church has elected a new pope. The momentous signal was met with jubilation and loud cheers from the thousands of faithful and onlookers gathered in St. Peter’s Square, many of whom had waited in anticipation through the day.

Bill Gates has unveiled his ambitious plan to distribute nearly all of his estimated $200 billion fortune through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, aiming to tackle some of the world's most pressing issues.

The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that pilot error due to spatial disorientation, coupled with systemic safety lapses by the operating company, led to the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of former Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son, and three others in February 2024.

Pirates have kidnapped twelve boat passengers and their driver on the Isaka River in Rivers State.

Hotoro North, a community in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State, has achieved near-total compliance and recorded one of the highest polio vaccination turnout rates in the state.

The Kano State government has clarified that ongoing road repairs are not limited to those leading to the Government House, but are part of a larger urban renewal initiative encompassing over 300 projects across the state.

Malaria continues to be a major public health concern in Nigeria and Kano State, particularly where year-round transmission is prevalent. 

A Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has sentenced Andrew Nice Ominikoron, a former Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, to death by hanging for the murder of 22-year-old, Bamise Ayanwola.

Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, has denied allegations of abduction, coercion, and bribery made against him by the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Atiku Abubakar Isah.

The Federal Government has declared Thursday as a public holiday to mark the 2025 Workers Day.

An FCT High Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, on Monday sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, to death by hanging.

The Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) is calling on all commercial users of music to obtain proper licenses to ensure creators are fairly compensated, contributing to a sustainable music industry. 

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the long-term credit ratings of Kaduna, Kogi, Lagos, and Oyo states in Nigeria from 'B-' to 'B', reflecting improved macroeconomic stability and recent policy reforms. The outlook for all four states is stable.

Arsenal delivered a stunning performance against Olympique Lyonnais, overturning a 2-1 first-leg deficit with a commanding 4-1 victory on Sunday night.

Liverpool clinched the Premier League title in style as they came from behind to thrash Tottenham 5-1 at Anfield on Sunday.

Residents of Aguata Local Government Area in Anambra State have endorsed Governor Chukwuma Soludo for a second term, lauding his significant infrastructure accomplishments over the past three years.

In a bold move to tackle economic challenges, the Nigerian government has pledged to reduce inflation to single digits and boost job creation.

The National Counter Terrorism Centre has praised Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State for his proactive stance and strong commitment to tackling insecurity in the region.

Unions in the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have suspended their strike following the intervention of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.

Aviation workers at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) have warned that any passenger choosing to travel during their indefinite strike does so at their own risk, as critical safety and support services remain offline.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has described the failure of area council chairmen to pay primary school teachers the newly approved minimum wage as a lack of conscience.

The Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, Felix Obuah, has ordered the immediate closure of Myra Event Centre over noise pollution.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the go-ahead to arrest and detain six promoters of the failed Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX).

The Governing Council of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi state has dismissed a lecturer for alleged sexual harassment.

Nigeria is targeting a 7 percent economic growth, according to the finance minister Wale Edun.

The federal government is set to launch its Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP) on 29 May.

A student of the University of Ibadan (UI), Saheed Ahmed, has been announced as the 2025 winner of the World Veterinary Association Global Veterinary Award.

President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate and comprehensive overhaul of the national security strategy to end the escalating violence in Borno, Benue, Plateau, and Kwara States.

The Easter break is over, office desks are filled again, and buses are back on the roads, hustling in full action. But what Port Harcourt witnessed during the holidays shouldn’t be left behind with the long weekend, because in the city, it was a quiet story of reflections and hardship.

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has defected from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressive Congress, APC.

In a bold and controversial Easter message, Pastor Tunde Bakare accused the 10th National Assembly of being an extension of the Presidency, thereby undermining its role as a check on executive power.

The Kano State government has launched a large-scale vaccination campaign targeting over 4.1 million children under five across the state, with special attention on 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs) identified as high-priority zones.

In recent weeks, Nigeria's democratic fabric has come under intense scrutiny following the controversial appointment of a Sole Administrator in Rivers State, a move that legal minds, political analysts, and civil society actors have widely condemned as unconstitutional.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global economic growth forecast for 2025 to 2.8 percent and predicted the wave of tariffs and uncertainty unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump will lead to a worldwide economic slowdown.

A Shari’a Court sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna, ordered the remand of an unnamed female spectator whose phone rang during court proceedings on Tuesday.

The United Nations International Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called on the Kano State government to declare a state of emergency on polio and routine immunisation in response to a recent resurgence of the disease in the state.

As Easter unfolded in Port Harcourt, the city found itself at a crossroads of faith, sacrifice, and renewal.

A wave of extreme heat, with temperatures soaring over 41°C, poses serious health risks and makes daily life increasingly unbearable for Kano residents.

 President Bola Tinubu returned to the country on Monday,  after a two-week working visit to Europe.

Pope Francis, the 266th head of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88. His death marks the beginning of a significant chapter in the life of the Church, filled with tradition, reflection, and decisions that will shape its future.

Pope Francis has passed on at the age of 88, the Vatican announced on Monday. His death came just one day after he made a much-anticipated appearance at Saint Peter’s Square during Easter Sunday celebrations, despite recovering from a serious illness.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has been at the forefront of this undemocratic practice

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With almost everything set for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations between host country Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria, the Confederation of Africa Football CAF has vowed to address issues of possible threats and harassment from home fans towards Nigerian fans.

On July 17, 2023, Russia decided to pull out of the Black Sea grain deal. The deal would have allowed Ukraine to continue exporting grains through the Black Sea

Reactions and condolence messages have continued to pour in for Lagos based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem who was shot dead on Christmas Day by an operative of Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah.

The Premier League and English Football League have postponed this weekend’s round of fixtures following the Queen’s death on Thursday.

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has announced Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate. 

The member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajola Federal Constituency, (Oyo State) at the House of Representatives, Shina Peller has announced his exit from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). 

The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu has praised the emergence of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the vice-presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has found Safiyanu Ameerah (Amira) the lady whose tweet of being abducted went viral Tuesday.

Over eighty AC technicians were trained in two-day intensive sessions by Gree Air Conditioning Company, which focused on different installation techniques and common mistakes that cause AC damage and fires. 

The presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has chosen Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate.

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Muhammad Bello, on Tuesday swore in the six newly elected area council chairmen and their deputies in compliance with a court order. 

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja has sentenced two drug traffickers, Chibunna Patrick and Emeka Ezenwane to six years imprisonment.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured protesting indigenous youths of Abuja that it will inaugurate the chairmen-elect of six area councils on Tuesday, 14 June at 10 am. 

Staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Friday afternoon regretted coming to work as protesting Abuja indigenes invaded the FCTA Secretariat premises and ground all activities. 

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi is calling on the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a smooth process of registering Nigerians ahead of the 2023 general election.

A presidential aspirant and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has donated N75 million to support victims of the Owo church massacre.

Nigerians are reacting to the statement by the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Ahmed saying he deserves to be Nigeria’s President in 2023.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Screening Committee has screened out 10 of the 23 aspirants seeking the party’s presidential ticket.

A group known as "Jonathan Support Group" on Fridaya besieged the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) demanding the adoption of former President Goodluck Jonathan as the concensus candidate of the party.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced a shift in the date of the resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service which was earlier fixed for Monday, 23 May.

The FCT Minister, Mohammad Bello has ordered the indefinite closure of Dei-Dei International Market, Abuja following Wednesday’s destruction of the market by thugs.

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all members of the Federal Cabinet as well as all appointees vying for elective offices in 2023, to resign from office.

A fire has destroyed the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osibajo has commended Physicians in Diaspora for contributing ‘’very considerably to healthcare in Nigeria.’’

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has made an offer to buy Twitter for the sum of $54.20 per share in cash. 

7:15 am on Thursday, a lady identified as Toyosi put out a disturbing tweet that she was being kidnapped and raped. She also added an address of her location and a number to call.

The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to hand over tickets and passengers’ identification to Secure ID, the company in charge of the e-ticketing platform for the Abuja-Kaduna rail service.

As the political plot thickens ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, there are strong indications that many state governors whose tenure expires next year may aspire to be in the Senate. 

Last week, I started this piece talking about the three individuals who I think are best placed, to be the closest thing to what Nigeria needs as president, come 2023. 

The former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Adedibu Ojerinde wants the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission to grant him soft landing over an alleged N5bn fraud.

It’s that season when politicians battle for positions. And the fight for Nigeria’s highest office will be an interesting watch. In this piece, our Head of News, Ufuoma Egbamuno takes a critical look at some of the candidates he believes are the country’s best options.

President Muhammadu Buhari has formally unveiled the National Development Plan 2021-2025.

The Senate has passed the 2022 Appropriation bill of N17.126 trillion. The figure is N735 billion higher than the N16.391 trillion presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari.

United' Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) has joined civil society groups in reminding the federal government of Nigeria not to forget its promise of creating enabling environment for persons living with disability. 

Family of a medical doctor, Morenikeji Oluwaniyi, who was killed by a four-man gang in Abule Egba area of Lagos State, is seeking speedy justice into the matter.

The lawmaker representing Oyigbo/Tai/Eleme at the House of Representatives, Chisom Dike is giving reasons why he left the ruling Peoples Democratic PARTY (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). 

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced a Prophetess, Edina Loverly-Worleru and Onyema Bright-Worlu to life imprisonment. 

Commandant General of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), Major-General Ibrahim Yusuf says efforts are in place to ensure the release of the abducted soldier during the attack on NDA last month. 

British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) in Lagos, Ben Lewellyn-Jones, says Lagos loses about 3.9 billion dollars - that’s almost 2 trillion naira - every year in the economy as a result of flooding. 

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army Senator Ali Ndume, has charged the security agencies to be ruthless with bandits terrorizing the country. 

Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has debunked reports that he likened IPOB, Yoruba Nation Agitators with Boko Haram and ISWAP.

Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus is shocked at the decision of a court in Port Harcourt which affirmed his suspension in his ward.

As Nigeria’s Super Eagles get ready to play Liberia this weekend, 2013 FIFA U17 world cup winning team coach, Manu Garba has been speaking about one of his protégés who is on the fringes of breaking into the team.

Nigeria’s male basketball team, D’Tigers may have started their 2021 Afrobasket campaign on a winning note but former captain, Olumide Oyedeji believes it will be difficult for the country to win the ongoing competition in Kigali, Rwanda.

President Muhammadu Buhari is defiant despite the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy insisting it will not “throw a dampener into the morale of our Armed Forces as it is intended to.”

Oil is Nigeria’s moneymaker, it has remained a major contributor to the financial strength the country attained through decades of boom and it has also led to failed earnings during difficult times. It’s believed that the management process of administration of petroleum products had given way to many tunnels of corruption and exploration since its inception.

Why do we have more clean up regulations but less clean up action