Hussaini Kafi in Kano In a bold move to curb rising criminal activities and restore law and order within Minna, the capital of Niger State, Governor Umar Mohammed Bago has issued a sweeping executive order targeting thuggery, drug-related offenses, and street violence. The executive order, released on Tuesday, outlines a series of strict measures, including…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Niger State Government has announced new restrictions on vehicular movement within the state capital, limiting movement from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. as part of efforts to address rising insecurity in the region. Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago made the announcement during a security stakeholders’ meeting attended by traditional rulers and…
The newly appointed first female Acting Director of Nigerian Army public relations, Lt Col. O.A. Anele has pledged to lead the directorate of Army public relations with transparency and respect. Lt Col Anele disclosed this on Tuesday in her maiden speech during the handing over ceremony in Abuja. “As I begin this journey, I pledge…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Uganda’s Ministry of Health has announced that the total number of confirmed mpox cases has surged to 5,431, with 40 deaths reported since the outbreak began nine months ago. In the latest 24-hour period alone, 44 new cases were recorded. The situation report also noted a rise in the severity of…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs reports that on April 20, 2025, security operatives conducted a successful operation against armed bandits on the outskirts of Karda village in Yantumaki B Ward of Danmusa Local Government Area. Acting on intelligence provided by its security formation regarding bandit activities…
The Vatican has announced the funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. According to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office on Tuesday, the Mass will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of…
Spain will observe three days of official mourning to honour Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88, Justice Minister Felix Bolaños announced in a televised address according to AFP “We regret the death of a good man and a great pope. Therefore, the government of Spain will declare three days of…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano A cross-section of Catholic faithful in Kano have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, describing him as a spiritual leader whose humility, compassion, and advocacy for justice touched lives across the globe. Rukevew Obinna, a Catholic originally from the South-East, said the news of the Pope’s death…
The race for who becomes the next Pope following the demise of Pope Francis on Monday has begun. African Cardinal Peter Turkson is among the contenders. A Black pope would be unprecedented. But with obstacles can this be possible? African Catholics could comprise nearly one-third of the global Church, yet the top echelons of ecclesiastical…
“A Sacred Return to His Maker” – President Tinubu, Hails Legacy of Justice and Peace Juliet Jacob President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, describing the late Pontiff as “a humble servant of God” and “the world’s most trenchant voice for justice and action against climate change.” In…
