Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the new Pope.  A native of Chicago, he made history by becoming the first Pope from the United States. He was born on September 14, 1955. He was elected following the conclusion of the election process conducted by the 2025 papal conclave. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV. While paying tribute to the late Pope Francis before a crowd of cheering…

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to address long-standing developmental challenges facing the state and the wider Southeast region. Tinubu, who spoke yesterday during a state visit to Anambra State, also pledged to address ecological threats, infrastructure gaps, and exclusion from key national projects. The President, who spoke at a civic reception at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, assured the people of Anambra of the federal government’s commitment to inclusive development, road…

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security in Nigeria, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said Nigeria has lost over N1.3 billion to the outbreak of Tuta absoluta (Tomato Ebola) in three states

Two tax reform bills out of the four proposed by President Bola Tinubu were passed by the Senate on Wednesday. The remaining two bills—the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 and the Tax Administration Bill—will be passed on Thursday. An ad hoc committee made up of senators presided over the bills to deliberate on the proposed legislation before passage. After reviewing the report chaired by Senator Sani Musa, representing Niger East, the…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has expressed deep sympathy with the people and government of Plateau State over the recent wave of violent attacks. Pastor Adeboye, during a courtesy visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, declared that the season of bloodshed in the state has come to an end. READ ALSO: Plateau killings: How my…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for collective and innovative efforts to tackle the critical challenges confronting cocoa production in Nigeria. These include the effects of climate change, inefficiencies in the value chain, and poor succession planning within the sector. The governor made the appeal while declaring open the two-day ‘National Cocoa Stakeholders’ Workshop and Excellence Award Ceremony’, held on Wednesday at The Dome, Akure. READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa reaffirms commitment…

The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that pilot error, triggered by spatial disorientation, was the primary cause of the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of former Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe.

As part of efforts to curb the rising incidence of the disease, the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government (FG) to introduce free cancer screening services across the country. This appeal came during Wednesday’s plenary, following a motion sponsored by Adeyemi Oseni, who raised concerns over the escalating cost of cancer care and the alarming spread of the disease in Nigeria. READ ALSO: Reps investigates National Hajj Commission…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has underscored the critical role of secure and lawful data sharing in driving Africa’s development. Shettima, who spoke at the official opening of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) conference in Abuja yesterday highlighted the need for robust digital cooperation across the continent. The Nigerian Virtual Privacy Academy (NVPA) was also launched at the event where Shettima was represented by Deputy Chief of Staff…

A newlywed woman, Saudat Jibrin Adam, has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband, Salisu Idris Ibrahim, just nine days after their wedding in the Farawa community of Kumbotso Local Government Area, Kano State. The tragic incident, which occurred late Monday night, has shocked residents of the area. According to eyewitnesses, Saudat allegedly asked her husband to close his eyes for a “surprise” before fatally slitting!ng his throat with a…

The Nigerian Senate has inaugurated an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of the Rivers State Sole Administrator.

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has revealed that security forces neutralised more than 8,000 terrorists and armed criminals across Nigeria in 2024,