Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church has entered the sede vacante period—Latin for “the seat being vacant”—signaling the start of the papal conclave to elect a new pope. Pope Francis, who led the Roman Catholic Church from 2013 until his passing at the age of 88, left behind a…
As the Catholic Church mourns the passing of Pope Francis, attention has turned to who will become the next spiritual leader of over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide. Among the prominent contenders is Cardinal Peter Turkson, a Ghanaian cleric who could make history as the first Black Pope. Who Is Peter Turkson? Born in Western Ghana…
Vatican City – Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed. He passed away peacefully at 7:35 a.m. on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence in Casa Santa Marta within Vatican City. The announcement was made by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo…
A new round of anti-Trump protests erupted across major US cities on Saturday, as thousands took to the streets to oppose President Donald Trump’s controversial policies, especially his stance on immigration, civil liberties, and science funding. In New York City, demonstrators gathered outside the main public library, waving placards reading “No Kings in America” and…
On Easter Sunday, 2025, Pope Francis issued a powerful appeal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The call came during his traditional “Urbi et Orbi” Easter message from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Despite recovering from a serious bout of double pneumonia,…
Hamas has stated that the fate of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander remains uncertain following the death of the guard assigned to him during a recent Israeli military operation in Gaza. Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli soldier and native of New Jersey, was reportedly being held by a group of militants with whom Hamas says it has…
Top officials from the Donald Trump administration could be facing criminal contempt charges after allegedly violating a U.S. federal court order that halted the deportation of Venezuelan migrants. According to a report by Reuters, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled on Wednesday that there is “probable cause” to hold Trump-era officials in criminal contempt. The…
A 400-level Mathematics student of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kazeem Sanusi, has made Nigeria proud by setting a new Guinness World Record for the Longest Mathematics Lesson ever recorded. Sanusi delivered a jaw-dropping 31-hour, 42-minute, and 54-second nonstop lecture, surpassing the previous global record of 26 hours. The historic achievement took place on Tuesday,…
A United States District Court in Washington, D.C., has ordered the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release documents related to the criminal investigation of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over alleged drug trafficking activities. The ruling, delivered by Judge Beryl Howell on April 8, 2025, followed a lawsuit filed…
Seeking opportunities abroad is a popular choice for many Nigerians, whether for higher education, employment, or simply to experience life in a new environment. However, the visa application process can be a major hurdle. While some countries have complicated and lengthy processes, several European countries offer easier visa systems for Nigerians. Here’s a look at…
