Pope Leo’s grand inaugural mass is planned for Sunday next week in St. Peter’s Square. Leaders and representatives from all over the world are expected to attend. Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic convert, is expected to attend remotely from the United States, the new pope’s native country. Leo made his first remarks as pope…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, fixed July 2 for the trial of 109 foreigners, over alleged involvement in high-level cybercrime and hacking activities said to be threatening the nation’s security. The matter could not go on due to the absence of the trial judge, Justice Ekerete Akpan, in court. The judge was…
The Senate’s Spokesperson, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, says the coalition of opposition forces which recently adopted African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a platform for the 2027 general elections is merely providing comic relief within the political circle. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, Adaramodu said that the ruling All Progressives…
Investors on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd. traded 2.200 billion shares worth N75.409 billion in 70,329 transactions during the week under review. This contrasts with 1.854 billion shares worth N56.025 billion traded last week in 51,386 deals. As a result, transaction value rose by 34.6 per cent, with investors gaining N19.384 billion on the Exchange….
The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Senate President, Mr David Mark, says the party has no preferred presidential aspirant for 2027 general elections. Mark stated this while addressing stakeholders of the Kogi chapter of the ADC at a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. He assured Nigerians that, under his…
Sky Bet Championship club, Watford are interested in Sevilla forward, Kelechi Iheanacho. Iheanacho linked up with Sevilla as a free agent in the summer after severing ties with Leicester City. The Nigeria international has however failed to live up to expectations at the club.’ The 28-year-old is yet to register a goal or assist in…
Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urged Christian faithful to imbibe the acts of kindness and charity by reaching out to the marginalised and the poor. In a message marking the 2025 Easter, Okoh, also urged them to promote dialogue and reconciliation for a more just and caring society. “As…
Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has urged African countries to strengthen policy frameworks and governance to protect children’s rights and end all harmful practices. Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this at the Community Children’s Fund Launch Event with the theme, “Advancing Africa’s Agenda for Children 2040: Protecting StreetConnected Children in West Africa’’ at SOAS University of…
Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President, Centre for Change, has urged Ghana President, John Mahama to deliver dividends of democracy to the people. Okei-Odumakin gave the advice in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. The human rights activist said Mahama’s second tenure provided an opportunity for him to continue his good works and translate his noble vision…
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that this could be the “last opportunity” to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by militants. Blinken spoke at a morning meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog before later holding talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “This is a decisive moment,…
