Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a historic moment for the Roman Catholic Church, U.S. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected pope—the first American to hold the position. Prevost, 69, chose the name Pope Leo XIV. Born in Chicago, he spent much of his career as a missionary in Peru, where he also led the…
Papal Identity Papal Name: Pope Leo XIV Date of Election: 8 May 2025 Predecessor: Pope Francis Distinction: First Pope born in the United States First North American Pope Personal Background Birth Name: Robert Francis Prevost Date of Birth: September 14, 1955 Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA Citizenship: Peruvian-American (Naturalized Peruvian citizen in 2015) Education…
John Nwokocha, Abuja, Nigeria 69-year-old Leo XIV has been elected as Pope Francis’ successor. He was born in Chicago, USA as Robert Prevost. The new Pope emerged after the white smoke emitted from the Sistine Chapel Chimney on Thursday in the Vatican, in the fourth round of voting by cardinals. With his election, Leo XIV…
Jubilation and cheers erupt at the Vatican as a new pope is elected Thursday, much faster than previous conclaves. Faithful and visitors cheer the news of the election of a new Pope. Reports said it took cardinals only four rounds of voting to pick a new pope and the white smoke came out of the…
Many people have cleared out from St Peter’s Square in the Vatican, as we have several hours to wait before the third vote of the day is due. The excitement over the prospect of a new pope emerging on Wednesday thinned as black smoke emitted the Sistine Chapel chimney. Next Vote The next vote will…
The Kano State Government has announced a ban on live political programmes and introduced new media regulations prohibiting journalists from asking what it describes as “provocative questions” during interviews. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, following a meeting with media executives…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by partnering with the Bank of Industry and Sterling Bank. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to provide MSMEs with access to affordable financing, offering loans at a remarkably low interest…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Global Congress on Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) has reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying the fight against this prevalent health challenge in Nigeria, which has the highest rate of sickle cell disease globally. The chairperson of the local organizing committee, Obiageli Nnodu emphasized the significance of Nigeria’s role, stating, “As the…
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has debunked claims made by a popular religious leader discouraging Nigerians from reducing their salt intake, warning that such misinformation could worsen the nation’s rising burden of preventable diseases. In a statement released Wednesday by Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun, the Ministry clarified…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano In a strategic move to expand healthcare access in Bauchi State, the North-East Development Commission (NEDC), in partnership with the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), has launched a large-scale medical and surgical outreach targeting over 4,500 beneficiaries. The intervention, which spans four…
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