Pope Leo XIV meets Nigerian Catholic Bishops in Rome
Pope Leo XIV received members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria in Rome during their Ad Limina Apostolorum visit. The tradition allows bishops to meet the Pope and report on the state of their dioceses and pastoral activities. The visit follows the bishops’ recent conference in Nigeria, where key issues affecting the Catholic Church […]
Trump urges nations to deploy warships to protect Strait of Hormuz
Former U.S. President Donald Trump urged several countries to send naval vessels to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global oil. He emphasized the need for joint efforts to keep the passage open amid rising Middle East tensions. Trump specifically mentioned major economies, including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the […]
Former Syrian colonel accused of crimes against humanity by ‘murdering and torturing protesters’ faces trial in 2027
A former Syrian colonel, Salem Al-Salem, 58, is set to stand trial in October 2027 over alleged crimes against humanity, including shooting and torturing protesters in Damascus in 2011. He faces charges of murder, torture, and conduct ancillary to murder, which he is likely to contest. The case, heard at the Old Bailey, is the […]
Singer Asake seen trying to touch the Black Stone at the Kaaba during pilgrimage at Saudi Arabia
Nigerian singer Asake was seen among pilgrims at the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, during his Hajj pilgrimage. A video circulating online shows him moving through the crowd, attempting to reach the Black Stone, a sacred object in Islam. The clip highlights the devotion of pilgrims as they gather to perform one of the key […]
Italy Ruling Tells Millions With Italian Roots They’ve Lost Right To Citizenship
Italy’s Constitutional Court has indicated it will uphold a controversial 2025 law restricting citizenship for descendants of Italians born abroad. The ruling affects millions who had hoped to claim Italian citizenship through their parents or grandparents, marking a major change to the long-standing principle of ius sanguinis. The law limits eligibility to those with a […]
Man Utd manager Michael Carrick responds after Paul Scholes criticism
Michael Carrick has said he was not offended by comments made by former teammate Paul Scholes about Manchester United’s recent performances. Scholes had earlier criticised the team after their defeat to Newcastle United, suggesting the side had not played well in their last few matches despite getting results. Scholes made the remark during a discussion […]
Queen Camilla ‘told friend Meghan Markle ‘brainwashed’ Prince Harry’ amid royal family feud
Queen Camilla reportedly once told a close friend that Meghan Markle had “brainwashed” Prince Harry during the early period of tensions within the British royal family. The claim appears in a book written by author Tom Bower, which discusses events following Harry and Meghan’s wedding in 2018. According to the book, disagreements within the royal […]
Operation WHIRL STROKE troops rescue five kidnap victims in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have successfully rescued five kidnapped victims in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. According to Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the victims regained their freedom after troops intensified pressure on the kidnappers, forcing them to abandon the captives. The rescued victims were identified as Babaji Muhammad, Yamusa, Annumba Obunde, Babangida Ibbi […]
NNL: Sporting Lagos will give everything against Akwa United – Butter
Head coach Jeffrey Butter has said Sporting Lagos will give everything to secure a good result against Akwa United in their upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) match. The encounter is scheduled for Sunday at the Uyo Township Stadium. Butter explained that the team is well prepared and focused ahead of the important fixture. According to […]
Fayose’s ally Omolase emerges Ekiti PDP Chairman
Hon. Lanre Omolase, a close ally of former Ayodele Fayose, has been elected as the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State. His emergence followed the party’s state congress held in Ado‑Ekiti on Saturday. The exercise was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies. During the congress, several […]