News as it breaks
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has pledged federal support for Bauchi’s new N6.7 billion Oil and Gas Academy project. Speaking at the groundbreaking in Alkaleri Local Government, Lokpobiri said the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s economic growth agenda as oil drilling resumes at the…
The third batch of 560 intending pilgrims from Kwara State has successfully departed Ilorin for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. Before their departure, the State Amirul-Hajj and Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Barrister Ismail Yahaya Alebiosu, addressed the pilgrims, urging them to remain law-abiding and conduct…
Operatives of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Nasarawa State Police Command have apprehended a suspected kidnapper and cattle rustler, Abashe Gizo, at the Shinge Market in Lafia. According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Superintendent of Police (SP) Rahman Nansel, the suspect was arrested following credible intelligence…
The Vatican is witnessing a historic moment today as Robert Francis Prevost is officially inaugurated as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The grand ceremony, taking place in St. Peter’s Basilica, has drawn a host of world leaders and dignitaries from across the globe. Among the high-profile attendees…
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…
