The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has barred a total of 574 secondary schools in Nigeria from conducting the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) due to their involvement in confirmed cases of exam malpractice. Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of WAEC’s National Office, made the announcement during a media briefing held at the […]
A coalition of civil society organisations under the platform Civic Room for Rule of Law has joined the growing voices calling for the dismissal of Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd.) as the sole administrator of Rivers State. The group expressed strong support for human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), who recently made a similar appeal
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Burkina Faso’s ruling military has revealed it successfully thwarted a “major plot” aimed at toppling the country’s junta leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. Authorities allege the plot was orchestrated by individuals operating from Ivory Coast. The announcement was made on national television Monday by Security Minister Mahamadou Sana, who described the attempted coup as a coordinated
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Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former aide to Vice President Kashim Shettima, has cautioned that any plans to compromise the integrity of the 2027 general elections could have severe consequences for Nigeria. In a widely circulated video shared by Politics Nigeria, Baba-Ahmed expressed strong concerns over the possibility of electoral manipulation, stressing that such actions would not
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The Vatican has disclosed that Pope Francis passed away as a result of a stroke, which led to a coma and eventually cardiac failure. The confirmation came through a formal statement issued by the Holy See Press Office on Monday, April 21, 2025, accompanied by a certified medical report from the Vatican’s chief health official.
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In the aftermath of Pope Francis’ death, the Vatican has named Cardinal Kevin Farrell as the interim head of the Catholic Church. The Dublin-born cleric, who later became a naturalized American, assumes this vital position as the Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church during the papal interregnum. As Camerlengo, Cardinal Farrell is tasked with overseeing
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The Vatican has officially made public the final wishes of Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, who passed away on Monday morning. Naturenex reports that the 88-year-old pontiff, originally known as Jorge Mario Bergoglio and born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, had documented his burial preferences, desired resting place, and concluding prayers in
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Following the announcement of Pope Francis’ passing at age 88 on Monday, April, attention has turned once again to the long and significant legacy of the papacy—a spiritual office that has existed for almost two thousand years. From the time of St. Peter, traditionally acknowledged as the first Bishop of Rome, the papal office has
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Veteran actress Joke Silva has opened up about the initial opposition she faced from her father regarding her relationship with fellow Nollywood legend, Olu Jacobs. Speaking on the Stephen Akintayo Leadership podcast, Silva revealed that her father’s concern stemmed from the significant age difference between her and Jacobs. According to Silva, she met the seasoned
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Pastor David Ibiyeomie, founder of Salvation Ministries, has responded to the backlash surrounding a recent sermon in which he claimed that Jesus Christ hates poverty. The message, which quickly spread across social media, stirred mixed reactions, with critics accusing the Port Harcourt-based pastor of promoting questionable theology. In the now-viral sermon, Ibiyeomie stated that during
Following the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88, the Catholic Church now faces the crucial task of selecting its next spiritual leader. The Pope, who assumed the papacy in 2013 after Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, had been battling double pneumonia before his death. His absence has prompted global discussions about who may
The death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 has stirred renewed attention toward an ancient and mysterious document known as “The Prophecy of the Popes”—a 900-year-old text that some claim foretells the end of the Catholic Church and predicts Judgement Day will occur in 2027. According to historical accounts, the prophecy is attributed
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The death of Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, has sent waves of grief across the world. The pontiff died peacefully at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta, Vatican City, a day after making a public appearance during the Easter Sunday celebrations in St. Peter’s Square. He had
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Before his passing, Pope Francis had clearly expressed his wish to be laid to rest in a simple wooden coffin—an act consistent with his lifelong embrace of humility and modesty. The late pontiff had once remarked that a wooden casket would be what “would surface after his death, and the time they were to bury
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The passing of Pope Francis in April 2025 marked the end of a transformative era for the Catholic Church. Known globally for his humility, compassion, and progressive approach, the Argentine-born pontiff left behind a legacy that reached far beyond Vatican walls. Yet, behind the public figure was a man shaped by a life of unexpected
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