Pope Leo XIV has condemned the gruesome killing of over 200 people in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria, describing it as a “terrible massacre” of innocent lives. The Roman Catholic Pontiff made the statement via Vatican News on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, as he led heartfelt prayers for the…
A Nigerian healthcare worker, Adewale Kudabo, has been sentenced to one year in prison in the United Kingdom for sexually assaulting a female patient while on duty at York Hospital. The 47-year-old was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault after forcibly kissing a vulnerable patient twice during her hospital stay. The incidents occurred…
In a major development for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced it will commence nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel starting August 15, 2025. The announcement was made in a statement released Sunday, revealing the deployment of 4,000 brand-new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tankers to facilitate fuel distribution across…
DUTSE, JIGAWA STATE — The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has taken disciplinary action against 239 teachers found guilty of long-term absenteeism, withholding their salaries, and demanding accountability. The action was disclosed by SUBEB Chairman, Prof. Haruna Musa, during a press briefing held after the conclusion of a five-day teacher training programme for…
ABUJA – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and widespread rainfall across various parts of the country from Saturday, June 15 to Monday, June 17, 2025. In its three-day weather outlook, released on Friday, NiMet advised Nigerians to prepare for early morning thunderstorms, heavy rain showers, and strong winds that may pose risks…
OGBARU, ANAMBRA – June 14, 2025: Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has approved the sum of ₦15 million to support the mass burial of 43 indigenes of Ogwuaniocha, an oil-producing community in Ogbaru Local Government Area, who lost their lives during a deadly communal crisis in November 2021. The cheque was presented by…
BONNY, RIVERS STATE – JUNE 13, 2025 – Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has broken his silence with a powerful message of hope and defiance amid the political turmoil that rocked the state earlier this year. Speaking to supporters during a visit to Bonny, Fubara stated: “No king lives forever. That’s the truth….
ABUJA- JUNE 14, 2025. In a bold move to strengthen Nigeria’s banking sector, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks under regulatory forbearance to temporarily suspend dividend and bonus payments to their foreign subsidiaries and ventures. This was announced in a circular released on Friday and signed by the CBN Director of…
In a major development in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted into evidence a radio transmitter allegedly smuggled into Nigeria to aid the operations of Radio Biafra, the media arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The transmitter, along with a 20-foot container used to transport…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has officially denied any connection to a viral Instagram post suggesting he is planning to contest the 2027 presidential election. The post, which was shared by an account bearing Jonathan’s name, featured a politically charged message claiming that Nigeria’s current leaders are “pretending to sleep” and urged citizens to make better…
