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Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69 of the USA is Appointed Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.…
Israel Air Force Destroys Yemeni Int’l Airport, Six Aircrafts Blown Up
Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has crippled the Sana'a International Airport in Yemen following a retaliatory attack on Houthi Rebels in its fight to decapitate Iranian-backed terrorist groups in the Middle East.
The retaliatory attack was…
Adesina’s 1960s Comparison Misses the Mark on Nigeria’s Progress
A recent statement by outgoing African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, suggesting that Nigerians are worse off today than in 1960 has sparked scrutiny, particularly due to discrepancies in the economic data he…
Alleged Exploitation: Quitting Nigeria Does Not Absolve Meta of Liability – FCCPC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has responded to WhatsApp’s claim that it may be forced to exit Nigeria following a recent regulatory order, describing the move as “calculated” and intended to provoke…
Jonathan, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Bishop Kukah Lead Nigeria Delegation to Vatican for Pope Francis…
L-R: Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, former President of Nigeria, Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, President of Catholic Bishops…
Police Aircraft Crashes, Kills All Six Onboard
A Thai Police Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft plunged into the sea shortly after takeoff from Hua Hin Airport on Friday morning, killing all six officers onboard.
Eyewitnesses on the beach captured the harrowing moments as the plane,…
FG Lauds Ghana for Rescuing 219 Young Nigerians Forced into Internet Fraud
The Federal Government has lauded Ghanaian authorities for rescuing at least 219 young Nigerians who were trafficked to the West African country and forced into cybercrimes.
It also restated its commitment to providing the…
Ethiopian Airlines, AfDB Sign $7.8B Deal to Build Africa’s Largest Airport
Ethiopian Airlines has announced plans to construct Africa’s largest airport near Bishoftu, Ethiopia, in a landmark move set to redefine aviation in the region.
The airline recently signed a $7.8 billion funding agreement with the…
Finance Minister to Lead Drive for Investment, Debt Solutions, and Climate Finance at IMF-World Bank…
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, will lead the country’s delegation to the upcoming 2025 IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., where he is expected to push for increased…
ECOWAS @50: Tinubu Asks Leaders to Tackle Poverty, Invest in Education
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to work assiduously in tackling poverty and high unemployment among youth.
He also charged them to invest in education,…