May 8, 2025
Cardinal Prevost becomes the first American Pope, to be known as Pope Leo XIV
The new pope is American Robert Prevost. The doors on the balcony have opened. Stick with us as we bring you all the live updates from the balcony. A papal tapestry is unfurled and draped over the edge of the balcony as cardinals gather on the left and right sides of the balcony, looking out […]
Fierce rainstorm wreaks havoc in Cross River University, destroys homes in Calabar
Many important buildings and other infrastructures have been brought down in the University of Cross River State, many parts of Calabar and adjoining towns. This followed a fierce rainstorm which swept most parts of Calabar and nearby towns in the state. The rainstorm affected some offices within the University campus, including the conference room in […]
JUST IN: New pope elected
Anew pontiff has emerged following rounds of election by cardinals. This was announced by the white smoke pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday. The White smoke signals the cardinals have elected a new pontiff, who polled two-thirds majority of votes. The election of the 267th Pope which commenced on Wednesday featured 133 […]
Breaking: APGA adopts Tinubu for 2027 presidential election
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State announced on Thursday that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially adopted President Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Governor Soludo further emphasized that APGA and the All Progressives Congress (APC) would work together, as both parties share a common belief in progressivism. The […]
JUST-IN: Katsina Gov Storms National Assembly As 3 PDP Reps Defect To APC
In a dramatic political shift on Thursday, Katsina State governor, Dikko Umar Radda, made a surprise appearance at the House of Representatives to witness the defection of three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers from his State to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor arrived at the green chamber at exactly 11:10am in company […]
I fell into depression after buzz around my song, ‘Ramadan’ faded – Tolibian
Nigerian singer Tolibian has opened up about battling depression after the buzz around his viral hit, ‘Ramadan’, faded. ‘Ramadan’ became a social media sensation during the Ramadan fasting from February to March 2025. The social media buzz led to famous rapper Odumodublvck doing a remix version of the song with Tolibian. In a recent conversation […]
No new Pope yet: Again, black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel Chimney
For the second consecutive day, black smoke rose from the chimney above the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signaling that the cardinals in conclave have yet to agree on a new pope. The smoke, a centuries-old tradition, indicates an inconclusive result from the latest round of voting in the papal conclave. White smoke, in contrast, […]
Wigwe’s Helicopter Crash Due to Negligence, Pilot’s Error, NTSB Reveals
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the accident investigation body of the United States has released its final report on the helicopter crash that killed Herbert Wigwe, former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, along with his family and others. According to the report, the crash which claimed the lives of Herbert, his […]
Anambra beefs up ahead Tinubu’s visit
Security measures have been intensified across Awka, the Anambra State capital, ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s scheduled visit on Thursday. Some roads were said to have been cordoned off, with a heavy presence of security personnel at various strategic points in the city. Operatives from the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian […]
Troops Nab 4 Suspected Terrorists, Recover Arms In Taraba
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have apprehended four suspected terrorists and recovered cache of weapons and ammunition at Tau Village in Ardo-Kola local government area of Taraba State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Captain Olubodunde Oni, in a statement made available to […]