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President Bola Tinubu has joined a host of global leaders in Vatican City for the highly anticipated inauguration of Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, marking a significant moment in the history of the Catholic Church. The Chicago-born cleric officially becomes the 267th pontiff and the first American to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Rome to join global leaders for the solemn installation mass of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and newly elected leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The significant religious event is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, 2025, at St.…
Nollywood actress Judy Austin has delighted fans by sharing breathtaking photos from her recent maternity shoot. The beautiful star, who is expecting her third child with popular Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, radiated elegance and joy in the newly released images. Judy took to social media to unveil the gorgeous pictures,…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has officially commenced its advocacy and partnership drive ahead of its landmark 70th Anniversary celebration, scheduled for June 21, 2025. The Planning Committee for the Nigeria Union of Journalists 70th Anniversary flagged off a courtesy tour of key media establishments on Thursday, May 15,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially published the personal particulars of candidates contesting in the upcoming 2025 Anambra State governorship election. This development follows the successful conclusion of party primaries conducted by 16 registered political parties and the subsequent submission of candidates’ nomination forms via the commission’s dedicated…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the creation of a Candidate Counselling Emergency Support Centre (CCESC) aimed at providing urgent assistance to candidates with immediate concerns. This move comes in response to the growing need for timely support during the ongoing fallout from the 2025 Unified Tertiary…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on the Federal Government to take decisive action by declaring a full-scale war against human trafficking in Nigeria. She made the appeal during a strategic meeting with the Director-General of the National…
The recent controversy surrounding the 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) results, particularly affecting candidates from Nigeria’s South East, has sparked widespread concern among education stakeholders, parents, and civil society groups. Many within the academic community and beyond have begun networking and advocating to ensure that what they describe…
Ministers of Trade, Industry, and Investments from ECOWAS Member States gathered in Abuja this week to assess key regional trade and investment policies, as the West African bloc advances efforts to deepen economic integration amid evolving global trade dynamics. The high-level meeting reviewed strategic policy instruments and expert committee reports…
In a groundbreaking move to address the intersection of climate change and human trafficking, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reducing climate-induced vulnerabilities across the country. The MoU, signed on…
