Catholic priest Fr. Kelvin Ugwu has expressed his lack of respect for President Bola Tinubu, citing the president’s actions and behavior.In a statement, Ugwu criticized Tinubu for allegedly mocking Christians by fabricating fake bishops, cardinals, and pastors to support his Muslim-Muslim ticket.“We Are Not Fools”“I don’t have respect for the man who mocked all Christians…
Controversial Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso has been deported from South Africa after being declared an undesirable person by the Department of Home Affairs.Omotoso was officially deported on May 18, 2025, and was escorted by South African police and Home Affairs officials as he boarded a flight back to Nigeria.Omotoso was acquitted in April of 32…
President Bola Tinubu has informed Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, that he is the head of Nigeria’s delegation to the Vatican.The remark was made during the installation mass of Pope Leo XIV.Tinubu, Peter Obi, and former Ekiti State governor Kayode Fayemi met each other at the event, providing an opportunity…
Nduka Obaigbena, the embattled media mogul, has been evicted from his upscale office complex in Ikoya, Lagos, over unpaid rent exceeding $1 million. The eviction has led to the closure of operations for his media companies, including ARISE News and THISDAY Newspapers, as well as oil firm, General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL). This development adds to…
The Nigeria Police Force has addressed a viral video depicting a police helicopter operation in Kogi State. Contrary to claims that the helicopter was delivering food to bandits, the police clarified that the video shows a legitimate security operation. The operation, conducted on May 10, 2025, involved joint security forces, including local vigilante groups and…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara recently visited FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, accompanied by two APC governors, to seek reconciliation amid their ongoing political rift. The visit was in response to President Bola Tinubu’s repeated calls for peace in Rivers State, according to Wike, who spoke at a press briefing in Abuja. Wike emphasized that full…
Suspended Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has revealed that his spirit has already left the Government House, hinting at his disconnection from the current state of affairs. Fubara warned that some actions taken by his supporters have worsened his situation, emphasizing the need for a more strategic and less confrontational approach to resolving the…
The Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana, has expressed concern over the influx of unauthorized persons into the National Assembly Complex, citing growing insecurity challenges. While declaring open a 3-day retreat in Abuja, Ogunlana tasked stakeholders to work out modalities towards strengthening the internal security mechanism to address the issue. The retreat,…
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, celebrated his first Mass on Friday in the Sistine Chapel with the cardinals who elected him. This significant event marks the beginning of his papacy, leading 1.4 billion Roman Catholics worldwide. Born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, Illinois, in 1955, Pope Leo XIV grew up in a devout…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that he will not resign from his position despite mounting pressure from civil society organisations (CSOs) and other groups. Akpabio has come under fire over allegations of sexual harassment and claims linking him to electoral fraud in the 2019 general election. It will be recalled that in March, Natasha…
