During a speech at a national Catholic event held at the city’s convention centre, Pope Francis expressed concerns about the current state of global democracy. “Democracy is not in good health in the world today,” the pope stated, without specifying any particular countries. Pope Francis warned against “ideological temptations and populists,” coinciding with the second…
The controversial Rwanda deportation scheme, which aimed to deter illegal immigration by sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, has been officially abandoned. “The Rwanda scheme was dead and buried before it started… I’m not prepared to continue with gimmicks that don’t act as a deterrent,” declared Sir Keir Starmer at his first news conference following Labour’s…
The management of Oduduwa University has debunked a report currently disseminated on social media, linking the institution with cult-related clashes. As stated in a statement, Oduduwa University has zero tolerance for cultism-related affairs and wishes to inform the public that nothing of such ever happened at any time within the school. In the statement, the…
In a historic political shift, the Labour Party has won the general election, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceding defeat and congratulating Sir Keir Starmer on his victory. In a solemn address after being re-elected to his seat, Sunak said, “The Labour Party has won this general election, and I have called Sir Keir Starmer…
The 83-year-old ultra-conservative Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, known for his calls for Pope Francis to resign, has been found guilty of schism by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. The verdict was announced following a trial that began last month. The Dicastery’s statement highlighted Vigano’s public refusal to recognize and submit to the…
The Kogi State legislature has resolved to extend the tenure of the Transition Committee Chairmen during its plenary session on Friday. This decision follows a letter from Governor Usman Ododo, citing financial constraints and a high wage bill as reasons for the postponement of local government elections in the state. The Speaker of the House,…
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) have jointly inaugurated a state-of-the-art ICT Centre at Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG). The centre was officially opened on Thursday, as announced by NNPC Limited’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, via his X account on Friday. Soneye highlighted that the initiative reflects the…
Lagos, July 6, 2024 – In a decisive operation, the Lagos State Police Command confirmed the death of nine suspected kidnappers following a shootout on Thursday. The confrontation occurred in the Ladipo area of Mushin, resulting in the recovery of multiple weapons and vehicles. Lagos police spokesperson, Superintendent Benjamin Hundeyin, addressed journalists at the command…
In a significant move to address Nigeria’s economic challenges, Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun Tinubu approved a N2 trillion accelerated stabilization and advancement plan on Thursday. This plan was presented during the inauguration of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) at the State House in Abuja, three months after the…
