Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope and a strong voice for the poor. The 88-year-old pontiff died on Monday after suffering a stroke and heart failure, just weeks after battling pneumonia. Francis …
“I just wanted to do music.” – Davido opens up about running away from home and the army search that followed
Nigerian music star Davido has shared a powerful story from his early days, revealing how far he went to chase his dream. Living alone with his father in a massive 16-bedroom mansion, Davido secretly built a studio within the house. His mother had passed, his siblings were abroad, and with his father often away, Davido …
Football legend Luis Figo ‘moves out of his family home and is living apart from his model wife’
Football legend, Luis Figo has reportedly left his family home and moved into a rental property, and is living a ‘separate life’ from his wife Helene Svedin. This comes after he attended the Laureus Awards in Spain earlier this week, where he named the ‘best’ things in his life, in which he named his daughters …
Nigerian man bites off police officer’s ear after being arrested in Malaysia
A policeman had part of his ear bitten off by a Nigerian man during a scuffle after being arrested at a clinic in Metro Prima, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa stated that the incident occurred at 10.03 am on Friday, April 25, 2025 when the corporal responded to …
Company Plans To Support 25,000 Nigerians
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has teamed up with Wardiere Oakmount Development, a real estate company based in Houston, Texas and Abuja, to support 4,000 farmers in the Federal Capital Territory under an initiative tagged “Operation Feed the Nation.” As part of the program, the ministry …
World Leaders Set To Attend Pope Francis’s Funeral
The Vatican has confirmed that more than 130 foreign delegations will attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, with about 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs among the guests. Here’s a breakdown of some key VIPs who have confirmed their attendance: Americas Argentina: President Javier Milei Brazil: President Luiz Inácio Lula da …
NANS Urges NDLEA To Start Drug Tests With Politicians
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Thursday urged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to expand its proposed mandatory drug testing policy to include political office holders and aspirants. NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), has consistently advocated for drug integrity tests targeting corps members, prospective …
Ibas Warns Protesters In Rivers, Threatens Clamp Down
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has issued a stern warning to protesters in the state demanding the reinstatement of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, threatening to utilize his sweeping powers against them. Recalled that President Bola Tinubu on March 18, 2025, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending the …
Lawyers Call For NBA Leadership Resignation Over ₦300m Rivers Scandal
A coalition of prominent legal professionals under the banner of the Public Interest Lawyers League (PILL) has demanded the resignation of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President Afam Osigwe and the Chairman of the Annual General Conference Organising Committee, Emeka Obegolu, following the controversy surrounding a ₦300 million payment from the Rivers State Government. The money, …