Pope Francis Makes First Appearance After Five Weeks In Sick Bed
Pope Francis has appeared at his window of the Gemelli hospital in Rome and offered a blessing for the first time since being admitted on 14 February. The 88-year-old pontiff was discharged minutes later and doctors say he will need at least two months of rest at the Vatican. During the past five weeks, he…
Fubara Makes First Public Appearance Since Ouster From Power
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, arrives at the headquarters of the Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt, on March 23, 2025. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has made his first public appearance since the declaration of a state of emergency in the state and his subsequent suspension from office. The governor was seen arriving…
Dominant In Football, Inferior In Development—A Contrasting Tale Of Nigeria/Rwanda
Hmmm, even before I write a single word from the thousands on my mind, I can feel the pain of millions of Nigerians especially one driver located in the heart of Lagos as he was about to pay all he has made today to a fuel attendant for fuel that cannot even fill his tank…
VIDEO: Suspension Of Fubara, Lawmakers Dents Nigeria’s Image — Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, saying the move is capable of denting the country’s image. While speaking as the Chairman at the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja on Saturday, Jonathan said he was disappointed that elected officials had been removed. “These…
Heavyweight Boxing Legend George Foreman Dies Aged 76
Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76. Known as Big George in the ring, the American built one of the most remarkable and enduring careers in the sport, winning Olympic gold in 1968 and claiming the world heavyweight title twice, 21 years apart – the second making him the oldest champion in history…
PDP Governors Move To Challenge Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers
The Peoples Democratic Party’s state governors have instructed their Attorney Generals to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, saying that Section 305(3) of the Constitution is subject to judicial interpretation. After their Zoom meeting on Wednesday, the PDP Governors, in a communiqué signed by the Forum’s Chairman and…
Horror in Ibadan: Police Bust Syndicate Selling Human Body Parts for Rituals
The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended two suspects for allegedly exhuming corpses and selling body parts to ritualists, uncovering a disturbing trade in human remains. In a statement issued on Friday in Ibadan, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, announced the arrests, stating that the operation was conducted after detectives at the Iyaganku…
Osimhen’s Brace Secures Nigeria’s First Win Of World Cup Qualifiers
Victor Osimhen scored a first-half brace to lead the Super Eagles to a 2-0 victory over the Wasps of Rwanda in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C encounter at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali on Friday evening. The Galatasaray striker’s brace is his 24th and 25th international goal for Nigeria. He secured the Super…
Emergency Rule: ‘Democracy Is Dead In Nigeria’ — Utomi Tells Nigerians
Professor Pat Utomi has blasted the National Assembly for endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State, saying Nigeria does not have democracy anymore. The professor of political economy said the Senate and House of Representatives’ endorsement was an insult to Nigerians. Recall that President Tinubu recently declared a state of…
Osimhen Moves TO Second Spot In Nigeria’s All Time Scorer List
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen on Friday evening overtook the legendary Segun Odegbami in the list of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers. This follows his goal in the 11th minute of the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali. Osimhen came into the match level with Odegbami on 23 goals. READ ALSO: W/C…