Pope Francis, the 266th Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, is either significantly delayed in his expected activities or has passed away, according to sources within the Vatican. The Holy See has yet to release an official statement, fueling concerns about the Pope’s health following his recent hospitalization in Rome.   Just days ago, the 87-year-old Pontiff shared a...

The naira was strengthened to 1,494.03/$ at the official window on Thursday, according to data from FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited. Similarly, an appreciation to 1,510.00/$ was recorded in the parallel market, reducing the spread between the two markets to 15.5/$. The gap between the official and parallel foreign exchange rates has been narrowing due to various policies implemented by the...

Ah, Nigeria – the land of endless opportunities, vibrant culture, and a whole lot of hustle. As we step into 2025, some brands have cemented their place as the heavyweights of the Nigerian market, dominating everything from your morning breakfast to your evening Netflix binge. Let’s dive into the top 10 biggest brands you can’t avoid in 2025. 1. Dangote Group The word...

The Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, stated that none of the 31 proposals for state creation met constitutional requirements. Over 200 bills seeking changes to the 1999 Constitution were also received by Parliament. The statement was made during a two-day retreat for the Constitution Review Committee in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. The Deputy Speaker,...

President Bola Tinubu has put the brakes on the National Population Commission’s (NPC) ambitious N942 billion budget for the long-awaited national housing and population census. The verdict? Too expensive. Insiders at the February 24, 2025, meeting at the State House revealed that Tinubu was firm on cost-cutting measures, suggesting a more budget-friendly approach. His solution? Deploy...