Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing on Sunday, appearing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in front of delighted crowds in what marks his highest-profile appearance yet since being discharged from hospital. The 88-year-old pontiff has not led the main Holy Week and Easter services but has made brief appearances over the Easter…
The Abia State Standing Committee of the Nigeria Union of Teachers has concluded plans to embark on strike action on Thursday over what they described as “stringent measures on teachers” by the state governor, Alex Otti. This decision follows deliberations held during an enlarged meeting of representatives from the national, state, and branch levels of…
The white wedding ceremony of Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux captivated attention, with notable guests in attendance. Davido’s daughter, Imade, served as a little bridesmaid, while the late Mohbad’s son, Liam, acted as the ring bearer. The couple’s union has been widely celebrated, with the hashtag #JP2025 trending on social media. Their wedding festivities were…
The General Officer Commanding 3 Division of Nigerian army and Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) Major General Folusho Oyinlola has attributed the renewed killings in Plateau State to a tragedy fueled by long-standing grievances, mistrust, and failed leadership. Gen Oyinlola disclosed this during a high-level stakeholders meeting conveyed by the GOC to review the…
Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon after surpassing the existing record of 61 hours. Alongside United States chess master Shawn Martinez, Onakoya crossed the 62-hour mark on Sunday and is now aiming to complete the feat in an…
The Nigerian political atmosphere is awash with speculation about the 2027 presidential election, particularly as it concerns a potential alliance involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi. Atiku first hinted about the alliance in 2024 after what he described as a “friendly meeting” with Obi sparked speculations….
Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has gifted Portable N20 million to celebrate his victory over Speed Darlington in a celebrity boxing match. The bout, which took place on Saturday, was part of the ‘Chaos In The Ring’ event, organised by Game Rush and Balmoral Promotions. Portable won the match after Speed Darlington reportedly broke his arm…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is advocating for mandatory drug testing for all prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The NDLEA Chairman, Buba Marwa, said the agency is tackling drug abuse by promoting drug testing in universities, communities, and among families. He spoke during a ‘Training the Trainer’ event, organised…
A young man identified as Sheriff Salifu and a woman, Blessing Adama from Ojogobi -Ankpa were found dead together in a room at Alo in Ankpa local government of Kogi state, on Friday. An alarm raised by the deceased’s landlord, Salisu Ibrahim, drew attention to the scene where their lifeless bodies were found on the…
Dr Kayode Fayemi, the immediate-past governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has called on Nigerians to reflect on the message of Easter by being compassionate, helping one another and being Christ-like. In a message to mark the Easter celebrations issued by the Fayemi Media Office, Fayemi extended warm…