Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep sorrow over recent violent attacks on communities in Nigeria, following reports that gunmen killed as many as 162 people in one of the country’s deadliest incidents in recent months. The pontiff made the remarks in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, offering prayers for the victims and…
A middle-aged man, identified simply as Segun, has committed su!cide after he attempted to k!ll his daughter at Ise Ekiti in the Ise/Orun Local Government Area of Ekiti State. Sources told Punch that the man had attempted to slit the throat of his elder daughter before hanging himself on a tree behind their residence in the…
The Nigerian Senate has scheduled an emergency plenary sitting for Tuesday, February 10, at 12 noon. The Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, issued a notice on Sunday, February 8, stating the session was convened on the directive of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The emergency sitting occurs amidst significant public pressure on the National…
A would-be thief in the United Kingdom saw his escape cut short by an unexpected group of guardians — a vigilant herd of llamas. The incident unfolded on Monday evening in South Normanton, Derbyshire, after a man allegedly snatched tobacco from a woman and fled into nearby farmland. Attempting to evade capture, the suspect jumped…
Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has disclosed that her children received death threats during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, an experience that forced her to significantly reassess her approach to activism. Speaking on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds on Sunday, February 8, the actress, who has spent over three decades in the film industry, said she was…
Nigeria’s table tennis star, Quadri Aruna, advanced to the quarter-finals of the ITTF Africa Cup Championship in Benghazi, Libya, after a commanding 4–0 win over host nation player Alajaebi Habeb in Sunday’s men’s singles round of 16 encounter on February 8. The Nigerian number one was in complete control throughout the match, cruising to victory…
A suspect described as a “key participant” in the deadly 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, has been taken into American custody, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced. The suspect, Zubayr Al-Bakoush, arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday, according to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who disclosed…
United States lawmakers on Wednesday held a hearing to examine global threats to religious freedom, with Nigeria emerging as a major focus of concern. The session, convened by the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, revisited long-standing allegations of persecution against Christians in Nigeria—claims the Nigerian government has consistently denied. Opening the hearing, Subcommittee…
Spanish giants, Barcelona have announced it has withdrawn from the Super League project, leaving Real Madrid as the only club still involved. A total of 12 clubs had initially joined the controversial breakaway competition back in 2021. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham, the six Premier League clubs involved, quickly withdrew following…
President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will embark on a state visit to the United Kingdom from Wednesday, March 18, to Thursday, March 19, 2026. The announcement was made on Sunday, February 8, via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the British Royal Family. The visit is being undertaken…
