The Oyo State police command has clarified that the viral video circulating on social media showing Boko haram invading the state is not new but, rather, recycled footage. The statement was made by CSP Adewale Osifeso, Public Relations Officer for the command, in a press release issued on Tuesday in Ibadan. A video clip is currently being circulated on social media alleging the arrest of suspected Boko Haram members, who […]
Catholic cardinals will meet on May 7 to start voting for a new pope, the Vatican announced on Monday, a week after the death of Pope Francis. The date for the papal election was decided on Monday after cardinals held the first daily congregation since Pope Francis’ funeral. It follows the death of Pope Francis who died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday and whose funeral was held […]
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested prominent business executive and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu. According to a statement by her legal team on Tuesday, Achimugu was taken into custody at around 5am shortly after voluntarily arriving in Nigeria from London. At the time of filing this report, EFCC’s spokesperson had not responded to requests for official comments. Achimugu had been declared wanted in March by […]
The Italian government has declared a five-day period of national mourning following the death of Pope Francis. The flags in front of public buildings are flying at half-mast. Strict security measures are in place in the Italian capital ahead of the funeral services and burial on Saturday. Top-level dignitaries from all over the world are expected to attend. Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 […]
Controversial street-pop musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has declared his intention to fight former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua following his victory over Speed Darlington in their celebrity boxing match. The “Zazuu” crooner, who defeated Speed Darlington at the “Chaos In The Ring” bout on April 18 at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, also confirmed receiving N20 million from Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy. The celebrity boxing match […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the indefinite suspension of Dr. George Oshiapi Egabor, the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom in Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area. According to a statement from the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the suspension follows a series of kidnapping and killing incidents within the monarch’s domain, and is aimed at addressing growing insecurity in the area. In a related development, the traditional […]
The Federal Government has announced full closure of the Ijora Bridge in Lagos, starting from April 27 2025. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known during an inspection of the bridge on Monday. While acknowledging the disruption the closure may cause, she emphasized that the move is critical for ensuring the safety of commuters and preventing further deterioration of the Ijora Bridge. Kesha emphasised the […]
The funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square. This was according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Holy See Press Office. According to the statement, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, “Will preside at the Mass, which will be concelebrated by Patriarchs, Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, and priests from across the globe.” He […]
The Vatican has said the body of Pope Francis will be taken to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. (0700 GMT). In a statement on Tuesday, the Vatican said the pontiff’s body is currently laid out in a coffin in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence, where he lived during his 12-year papacy. According to the Vatican, the cleric spent five weeks in hospital earlier this […]
