Vatican City — History was made Thursday evening as white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signalling the election of a new pope — the 267th leader of the Catholic Church. Thousands of faithful erupted into cheers and applause in St. Peter’s Square as the unmistakable white plume drifted into the Roman sky, … Read more
The Federal Government, through its Nigerian Women Project, has unveiled an ambitious initiative to economically and entrepreneurially uplift more than five million Nigerian women nationwide. Announced by the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Suleiman‑Ibrahim, this landmark programme is designed to bolster financial capacity, stimulate small‑business growth, and remove longstanding structural obstacles to women’s full … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has fully repaid its $3.4 billion loan to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), resulting in the country’s removal from the global financial body’s list of debtor nations. According to newly released data from the IMF as of May 7, 2025, Nigeria is no longer listed among the 91 countries with outstanding loan obligations. The … Read more
Late singer Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba reveals how he paid N16M for his son’s autopsy following speculations that trailed his death. The Afrobeats singer, it would be recalled, had passed away in 2023. However, the exact cause of his death was most controversial, with many assuming he had been murdered. Following his death, an autopsy was carried out by pathologists who … Read more
Black smoke rose from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel at 11:50 on Thursday afternoon, signalling the second ballot of the first full day of the conclave – and the third ballot overall – was inconclusive. As the cardinals break for lunch, the people in the square continue to look up at the chimney in … Read more
Following his release from EFCC custody, controversial social media personality Verydarkman has sparked mixed reactions with a new video showing him watching a football match in an unusually calm state. The video, which surfaced shortly after his release on Wednesday evening, captures Verydarkman quietly watching the PSG vs Arsenal Champions League match. This demeanour shows a rare appearance of … Read more
The Nigerian naira continued its downward trend at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), closing at N1,612 per dollar on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. This marks a slight depreciation from N1,609/$1 recorded the previous day, according to data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Despite the CBN’s ongoing efforts to stabilise the currency, including … Read more
Activist, Verydarkman’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju gives update following the release of his client by the EFCC. Recall that on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency had released Verydarkman, 5 days after picking him up and holding him in detention. Following his release, Deji Adeyanju, his lawyer, noted that despite all that had happened, he still admires the current EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede. He … Read more
A video showing VerydarkMan’s walking posture after his release from detention has sparked concerns online. Recall that VerydarkMan was released on May 6, 2025, following his arrest on May 2, 2025, which sparked widespread outrage online and nationwide protests demanding his release. Amid the buzz, a video has surfaced online showing VerydarkMan’s walking posture after his release from detention. … Read more
The Federal Government has commenced a comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), signalling a major reform agenda aimed at making the scheme more relevant and impactful in today’s Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration of a review committee in Abuja on Tuesday, Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, said the NYSC, established in … Read more
