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. Princes of the Church under the age of 80 will meet in the Sistine Chapel to choose a new religious leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. The…
The biggest music award event in Nigeria made a grand return after two years of hosting in Atlanta, United States. This edition is the first of two ceremonies planned for 2025, with the 18th Headies Awards scheduled for December, compensating for the event’s absence in 2024. The highly anticipated night celebrated musical talents across Nigeria…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will review the documentation requirements for transactions conducted through the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS) in Nigeria. This initiative is part of CBN’s ongoing commitment to foster seamless intra-African trade, financial inclusion, and operational efficiency for Nigerians engaging in cross-border payments within Africa. In a circular dated April…
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered Aisha Achimugu to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, to answer questions regarding an ongoing investigation. The judge also directed that she must appear before the court on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.According to a statement by…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced the investigation into the $86,500, 305,150 Saudi Riyals, and €200 seized by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The Kano Zonal Directorate if the Agencysaid the funds were discovered in an unaccompanied bag suspected to have been smuggled…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, seeking to reclaim a vast estate in the city comprising 753 duplexes and apartments which has already been forfeited to the governmentJustice Jude Onwuegbuzie ordered the final forfeiture…
Husband of late gospel Singer, Osinachi, Peter Nwachukwu has been sentenced to death by hanging. Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Wuse Zone 2, Abujs sentenced Nwachukwu to death after the court had held that the prosecution had proven the burden of proof placed on it by the law…
Remo Stars have secured the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League title with three matches to spare, following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes in their Matchday 35 encounter in Ikenne on Sunday. Substitute Olamilekan Adedayo was the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 83rd minute after a sustained effort from the team in…
Liverpool secured their first Premier League title since 2020 with a commanding 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, marking their second league title in 35 years. With four games left in the season, the Reds are now 15 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal and are level with Manchester United for the most top-flight titles…
The presidency has dismissed claims that recent defections of opposition figures to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were forced, insisting the moves were made voluntarily and in line with democratic rights. In a statement released Sunday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, rejected suggestions that Nigeria is sliding…
