Nigerian Worshippers Hope Pope Leo Continues Francis’s Work
Catholic worshippers in Nigeria welcomed the election of the new pope, Leo XIV, hoping he would continue the legacy of his liberal predecessor, Pope Francis. In a sparsely attended morning mass at Holy Emmanuel Catholic Church in the working-class Karu district of the capital, Abuja, the priest opened his homily with words for the newly…
South Africa Rearrests Nigerian Pastor Acquitted Of Rape
A Nigerian televangelist recently acquitted of multiple rape charges has been rearrested on immigration offences, South African police said on Saturday. Timothy Omotoso was released last month, nine years after he was jailed to be tried on charges of raping and sexually assaulting several young women from his church. His acquittal drew anger across South…
NCAA Sanctions Kenya Airways Over Passenger Rights Violations
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has issued a formal letter of sanction to Kenya Airways following multiple violations of consumer protection regulations involving three passengers, including Gloria Omisore. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, made this announcement on his official X account. “According to the NCAA, the sanctions…
VIDEO: Telling The Truth Is Not De-Marketing Nigeria, Obi Replies Critics
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has dismissed recent criticism accusing him of de-marketing Nigeria, saying truth-telling about the country’s challenges is essential to national growth. Obi, in a post on X on Thursday, said his remarks about Nigeria’s economic and political realities are meant to…
2025 Conclave Day 2 Brings More Black Smoke As Cardinals Continue Voting To Pick New Pope
Black smoke was seen wafting from a chimney on Thursday above the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the 133 Catholic cardinal electors tasked with choosing a new pope to succeed Pope Francis had voted inconclusively for a third time. The cardinals were sequestered for a second day Thursday as the 2025 conclave continued. On Wednesday evening,…
Federal Government Warns Nigerians Amid Pastor Chris’ Salt Consumption Claims
The Federal Government has addressed growing concerns over a viral video in which a respected religious leader urged Nigerians to disregard medical advice on salt consumption. Recall that Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy recently urged Nigerians to ignore medical advice concerning salt consumption. The Nigerian government dismissed the clergyman’s admonition in a statement by…
Court Remands Self-Imposed Ondo Monarch
A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital, on Thursday remanded a self-imposed monarch, Adekolajo Aladeseyi, 67, for alleged unauthorized installation as the traditional ruler in Ijare, Ifedore Local Council Area of the state. Aladeseyi was arraigned along with two chiefs, Fasore Lawrence, 63, and Adegbenro Akanle, 63, on a three-count charge of…
Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC’s Witness Says No Fee Transfer From Kogi State Govt, LGAs To AISA Account
The third prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, admitted before the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, that there was no wired transfer of fees from the Kogi State Government or any of…
VIDEO: Very Dark Man Opens Up On Detention By EFCC
Following his release on Wednesday, Popular Nigerian social critic VeryDarkMan has revealed the reason for his recent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Recall that VeryDarkMan was arrested on Friday, 2nd May, following a visit to a GTBank branch in Abuja. His detention sparked widespread reactions across the country, as fans and…
Nigerian PhD Student At Drexel University Earns Global Recognitions For Groundbreaking Research On Climate Change
Essien Oku Essien, a 26-year-old doctoral candidate in Communication at Drexel University, has earned international acclaim for his groundbreaking research at the intersection of climate communication and cultural studies. His work challenges dominant narratives surrounding climate change by integrating Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural perspectives from Africa and the Americas. Through this approach, Essien is…