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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming the first pontiff from the United States. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV. White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney just after 6:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, signalling the successful conclusion of the conclave. Tens […]
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has disclosed that a forensic audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) will soon be carried out as part of ongoing economic reforms by the Federal Government. Speaking at the Nigerian Investor Forum in Washington DC, held on the sidelines of […]
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, the country’s political landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with the opposition—particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Labour Party—experiencing heavy losses as top members defect en masse to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Among the most significant recent defections are those […]
In a major political realignment, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire structure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made on Wednesday in Asaba by Senator James Manager following a six-hour closed-door meeting held at the […]
Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis, has died aged 88. He died on Monday at 7:35 am, a day after making a much-hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. “Dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” […]
The recent political and legal crisis surrounding the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State has triggered a significant constitutional battle between the Federal Government and governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has begun draughting […]
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has issued a stern warning to the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), over what he described as unconstitutional appointments and restructuring of boards across the state. In a statement released, George criticised Ibas for appointing officials to […]
The Labour Party (LP) has strongly condemned a threat by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to take over its offices nationwide, describing the move as blackmail aimed at discrediting the party’s leadership. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the LP said it will seek protection from security […]
The Supreme Court has overturned the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had previously recognised Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous ruling delivered by a five-member panel, the apex court held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to declare Abure as chairman, […]
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