Whenever a new pope is elected, one of the first traditions he observes is selecting a new papal name — a practice rich in symbolism and history within the Catholic Church. This centuries-old custom gives the incoming pontiff a chance to adopt a name that mirrors his vision, reflects the legacy of past saints or […]
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Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has announced an immediate ban on the sale of petrol within Bama Local Government Area, covering both Bama town and the Banki border community. This move comes as part of intensified efforts to curb the lingering security threats posed by insurgents in the state. According to reports from
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The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has dismissed reports claiming the Federal Government has initiated moves to extradite separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa. This clarification was made in a statement released on Friday by Kamarudeen Ogundele, Special Adviser to the President on Communication and Publicity (Office of the AGF).
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Controversial social media personality, Martin Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has made it clear that while he’s open to cooperating with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), he will not tolerate any attempt to misrepresent his image to the public. In a video currently circulating online, the outspoken activist revealed that his
Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed that the idea of Nigeria becoming a one-party state isn’t something entirely out of the question. The former Kano State Governor shared his thoughts during a chat with journalists on Friday. This followed a meeting at the Presidential Villa where he led
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. Naturenex reports that candidates who participated in this year’s examination can now check their results. The development was confirmed in a statement made public on Friday, offering candidates several ways to access their results. As
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially confirmed that Nigeria has completed the repayment of the $3.4 billion loan it obtained in 2020 through the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) to cushion the economic shock caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, the country remains liable for additional charges linked to the loan facility. According to reports,
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Amid growing speculation, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has firmly denied claims suggesting she intends to dump the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Naturenex reports that Ojukwu, who also holds a position as a principal member on APGA’s Board of Trustees, addressed the
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the General Overseer of Christ Embassy has voiced his deep concern over doctrinal issues within the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches. Speaking in a recent YouTube video, the Loveworld leader emphasized that his concerns are rooted in the presence of large Christian populations within these denominations. “Why are we concerned about the
The National Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party (LP-NCC), under the leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman, has officially announced the suspension of Julius Abure, the party’s factional National Chairman, and its National Secretary, Farouk Umar, for a period of six months. This development was disclosed in a statement released on Thursday evening, jointly signed by
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Leo is now tied for the fourth most common name chosen by popes, along with Clement. Only John, Gregory and Benedict have proven more popular. But we haven’t had a Pope Leo in more than a century. The last Pope Leo was Leo XIII, who was born in French-occupied Rome in 1810. He served as
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History was made on May 8, 2025, when Robert Francis Prevost emerged as the newly elected pope, taking the name Leo XIV. The announcement was met with thunderous cheers from tens of thousands gathered at St. Peter’s Square as he appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, smiling and waving warmly to the crowd.
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Cardinals have selected the 267th leader of the Catholic Church, the Vatican has reported. Naturenex reports that the white smoke has risen above the Sistine Chapel, the signal that cardinals have chosen a new pope on the second day of the conclave. His identity, and the name he will take as pontiff, will be revealed
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has thrown out a case filed by MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, challenging regulatory objections to its recent price adjustments for DStv and GOtv services. According to Naturenex, Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling on Thursday, describing MultiChoice’s suit as an abuse of court process. The judge pointed out that
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, lauded Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, for his remarkable leadership style and impressive infrastructural strides in the state. According to a report by Naturenex, Tinubu, who arrived in Anambra to commission several landmark projects completed under Soludo’s administration, expressed deep admiration for the governor’s efforts in reshaping the state’s
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