The Pope’s funeral is allegedly being rehearsed after the 88-year-old warned he may not survive pneumonia. The Swiss Guard protecting the Pope, 88, is rehearsing his funeral, with members under a curfew as they are ‘preparing for the pontiff’s death’, Swiss newspaper Blick claims. The Pope previously revealed he had ‘already prepared’ his tomb, but …
Netherlands to return 119 looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria
The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) has said Nigeria will be receiving 119 looted Benin Bronzes from the Netherlands in June. The bronzes were looted during the British attack on Benin Kingdom in 1897 and found their way to the Netherlands. Of the 119 objects being returned, 113 of them were among the …
Benue assembly crisis deepens as 13 members are suspended for opposing Chief Judge’s removal
The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended 13 members who distanced themselves from the removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambase. The lawmakers had met after Tuesday’s plenary to publicly dissociate themselves from the decision, describing it as unconstitutional and a violation of the principles of separation of powers and fair hearing. …
Lagos state police command denies reports of a kidnapping attempt in Victory estate, says men in viral video had gone to the estate to visit a friend
The Lagos state police command have denied reports of a kidnapping attempt in the Okota area of the state. A video making the rounds on social media shows three men being interrogated by some residents of Victory estate in the Okoto area of the state. In the viral video, the suspected assailants claimed they were …
How suspect escaped from custody while appearing for a court hearing
A suspect facing trial for housebreaking and theft has fled from custody while appearing in court for a hearing. The suspect, identified as Onoshana Thando Sadiki, was brought to the Johannesburg Court in Jeppe, South Africa, to face the charges brought against him when he scaled the court building and fled the scene during the proceedings. …
Police arraign man for killing his 65-year-old neighbor in Ondo
The police on Wednesday arraigned a 32-year-old man, Emmanuel Fasuyi, in a Magistrates’ Court in Akure for allegedly killing his 65-year neighbour, Grace Ogunsulire after stealing from her house. The police charged Fasuyi with one count of murder. The Prosecution Counsel, Owolabi Edu told the court that the offence was committed on September 16, 2024 …
Girl luckily survives after getting hit by a train while wearing earphones
A teenage girl is fortunate to be alive after being struck by a train near Chegutu, Zimbabwe. The girl, whose name has not been disclosed, was walking along the railway line when the accident occurred. She was reportedly wearing earphones at the time. The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) confirmed the incident, stating, “A teenage …
South African politician trends following leak of her sex tape in her party’s Whatsapp group
Norah Mahlangu, the mayor of Tswaing Local Municipality in North West, has taken a one-month special leave after a nude video of her was leaked on a WhatsApp group belonging to her party’s provincial structures. The video, which shows Mahlangu undressing and later engaging in explicit acts were widely circulated among members of the African …
Nigeria is a great nation and we deserve to be treated with respect – Defence Chief again reacts to his visa denial
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has stated that Nigeria will not tolerate any form of disrespect from foreign nations towards its citizens. Speaking at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, February 19, Musa emphasized that Nigeria deserves respect on the global stage. During the maiden annual lecture of the National Association …
Diddy wants ‘Mann Act’ federal charge dismissed, calls it old and racist law
Sean “Diddy” Combs is pushing back against federal charges, claiming the government is targeting him because he is a successful Black man. In new legal documents filed Tuesday, February 18, Diddy’s attorneys argued that the prosecution is relying on the Mann Act, a law he describes as historically racist, to bring him down. The Mann …