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When the conclave for election of a new Pope begins, the focus will be on the cardinals, including some who are less well-known and a woman

Headlines

Leading Vatican figures during the conclave

In the Roman Catholic Church, the Conclave is the assembly of cardinals for the election of a pope.
Shaped by centuries-old rituals, the conclave to choose a successor to the late Pope Francis is set to begin on Wednesday.

News, Top Stories

Cardinals gather to elect new pope in secretive conclave

A two-thirds majority is required to elect the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. There are 1.4 billion Catholics…
Court jails two Kaduna based internet fraudsters after they pleaded guilty to separate one-count charges filed against them by the EFCC.

Metro

Two jailed for internet fraud in Kaduna

Gupa was arrested in Bafra Hotel, while Yusuf was picked up at Command Junction area, all in Kaduna metropolis by…
Umahi

News

Umahi unveils plan to involve APC chairpersons in monitoring of road projects

Umahi who revealed this during a courtesy visit by members of the Forum of APC to his office in Abuja…
FG commissions N5.7bn Gashua water supply scheme in Yobe, as part of its efforts to expand access to safe and potable water across Nigeria

Headlines, News

FG commissions N5.7bn Gashua water scheme in Yobe

Unveiled on Tuesday, by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, the project is expected to serve…
Kano

News

Kano 18-year-old housewife stabs husband to death

Saidat who hails from Farawa Quarters, allegedly cut off Idris's throat with a sharp knife during a violent scuffle, the…
Governor Monday Okpebholo declares that Edo State would play a leading role in ensuring President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027

Politics

Okpebholo: Edo will play leading role in ensuring Tinubu’s re-election

The Governor noted that Edo has been on a path to accelerated growth with the full backing of President Bola…
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) explains how President Bola Tinubu administration's “Nigeria First” policy will boost economy

Business

How FG’s “Nigeria First” policy will boost economy – Manufacturers

It is a cheering news and long awaited relief to resilient Nigerian manufacturers, who, in spite of the tough economic…
Delta Commissioner, Charles Aniagwu, defends massive defection of elected political leaders in the state from the PDP to APC.

Headlines, Politics

‘Anchored on good governance,’ Aniagwu defends massive defection to APC in Delta

Aniagwu dismissed the notions that the movement was borne out of weakness, adding that PDP was still strong in Delta…
.NESREA seals Bond Chemicals Industries Limited in Oyo State over violations of national environmental regulations

News

Three Abuja men arrested for trading in endangered wildlife

The suspects were arrested in different parts of the city for illegal sale of prohibited exotic birds and wild animals…
NAFDAC seals warehouse for illegally selling large quantities of MSG, a food additive banned from bulk importation in Suleja

News

NAFDAC busts warehouse with banned food additives in Suleja

NAFDAC told journalists during the enforcement exercise that the sale of MSG in bulk had already been banned by the…
Senate

Headlines, News

Senate sets up 18-member committee to oversee emergency rule in Rivers

Akpabio stressed the need for having a committee like that of the House of Representatives to oversight the functions of…
Police

Metro

Police nab man for robbery, murder in Kano

Two suspected armed robbers stormed the residence of one Shehu Muhammad, a 30-year-old male and attacked him with a long…
NIMC concludes arrangements to begin free registration of National Identity Numbers (NIN) for pupils and students of public schools in Kano.

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NIMC commences free NIN registration for pupils, students in Kano

Regional Coordinator, NIMC, Emmanuela Igbinovia, disclosed in Kano that the project is crucial in view of the increasing demands for…
Maj.-Gen. Folusho Oyinlola,

Headlines, News

Army Commander raises alarm over influx of cattle into Plateau

The Army General who doubles as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, Jos, said…
Kano

Metro

Kano teenager found dead in pool of water

The teenager was found in the pool of water on Tuesday afternoon, but it could not be ascertained whether he…
Oil rich Delta State turns into one party with defection of House of Assembly Speaker, Dennis Guwor, 21 other lawmakers from PDP to APC

Headlines, Politics

Big loss for PDP in Delta as Speaker, 21 lawmakers defect to APC

Addressing newsmen shortly after the plenary, the majority leader said that the defection was prompted by the crisis within PDP.
Police arraign the two Ibadan CAC church members on charges bordering on conspiracy and threat to life by the police.

News

27-year-old Abuja man bags life jail over rape of minor

Ahmed who allegedly lured a minor 15 (name withheld) of Angwan Fulani, Aso Lugbe to his house with a promise…
Release Nnamdi Kanu or return him to London, S’East monarch tells President Tinubu

Headlines, News

Nnamdi Kanu admitted to us that he called for attacks on police officers – DSS

The witness who is an operative of DSS identified as BBB for security reasons, spoke in the terrorism trial of…
Lokoja

Headlines, News

Gunmen rattle Kogi community, kill SSS 3 student

Kola Sunday, a senior secondary school 3 student of United Comprehensive College, Gbaraga, and two of his friends had gone…
Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf gifts N17 million to 85 grown-up orphans in Kano Children's Home to enable them start small-scale businesses

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Kano governor Yusuf splashes N17m on 85 grown-up orphans

Each beneficiary received N200,000 during an elaborate ceremony held at Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano.
EFFC says a “picker” or “azaman” who has collected and laundered over $300,000 for is among internet fraudsters recently arrested in Auchi

Metro

Internet fraud: ‘Azaman’ with record $300,000 transactions arrested in Edo

As a “picker” or “azaman” in internet fraud lingo, investigations revealed that the suspect has collected and laundered over $300,000…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Metro

Alleged $236,400 fraud: Court fixes date for trial of Lagos businessman Jerald Lebechi

The Inspector General of the Nigerian Police force had filed 21 count amended charge of conspiracy and obtaining the sum…
Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities

Opinion

Celebrating a development, inclusivity Champion at 54!

One defining trait of Deputy Speaker Kalu's strength of character is his unwavering commitment to his ideals and convictions. He…
N2.7bn fraud case: How ex-minister Hadi Sirika split aviation contracts among family members

News

Alleged N2.7b fraud: Court admits more evidence against Sirika, others

EFCC is prosecuting the former minister alongside his daughter Fatima Sirika, son in-law Jalal Sule Hamma and Al Buraq Global…
Governor Monday Okpebholo signs bill for the establishment of Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology into law

Education, Health

Okpebholo signs bill to establish new College of Nursing, Health Sciences

The Governor noted that the bill "Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology Law, Udomi, 2025 and other…
Court jails one Daniel Ameh for defrauding one Inalegu Egwa of N35 million in a bureau de change, BDC, registration deal

News

Abuja man Daniel Ameh jailed over N35m BDC registration fraud

Ameh in 2021 advised Egwa to register a bureau de change, BDC business, which Egwa agreed and engaged the convict…
EFCC nab Kaduna social media content creator, Muhammed Kabir Sa'ad, days after he a video where he deliberately stepped on naira notes

Metro

Naira abuse: Kaduna content creator arrested after ‘daring’ EFCC

Sa'ad made a video of himself on his Tik Tok and Instagram account @youngcee0066 where he was seen throwing Naira…
APC

Politics

Lagos LG poll: APC aspirants warn against imposition of candidates

Speaking on behalf of 12 aspirants, Messrs Segun Sekoni and Mustapha Rasheed, said that good leaders would never emerge through…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Tuesday removed Alhaji Abdullahi Musa from office as the state's Head of Service with immediate effect.

News

Gov. Yusuf bombs sacked SSG: You are a frustrated liar

Governor Yusuf issued a blistering response to recent accusations made by Baffa Bichi, describing the claims as, "baseless fabrications intended…
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