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.
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has announced a statewide ban on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, citing a surge in criminal and anti-social activities in Maiduguri and surrounding areas.
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.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on São Tomé and Príncipe in the final game of the 2024 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers on Sunday.
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Manchester City has started the Premier League season in good form, winning their first three games; the only team to do so.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has moved to reiterate strongly its stand on its reported working relationship with the Chairman of Lagos State Parks Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) ahead of the general election.
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Heinous, beyond the pale, and utterly repugnant; what "crime" could best be described with these words put together?
But the big question is: Who ended up beating the drop on the final day?
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.
World number 1 and the defending champion of the Australian Open, Jannick Sinner, has successfully defended his title at the 2025 Australian Open, defeating world number 2, German Alexander Zverev in straight sets, 6-3 7-6(7-4) 6-3.
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