In a symbolic gesture that underscores continuity with his predecessor’s pastoral style, Pope Leo XIV has signaled openness towards LGBTQ Catholics after granting a private audience to James Martin, the American Jesuit priest renowned for his outreach to sexual minorities.The 30-minute closed-door meeting, held inside the Apostolic Palace, was described by Martin as “warm, welcoming,Continue reading "Pope Leo XIV Extends Hand of Welcome to LGBTQ Catholics in Landmark Vatican Meeting"
Rage in Ado-Ekiti: Federal Polytechnic Students Storm Streets, Accuse Rector of Malpractice, NYSC Exclusion
Tension erupted on Monday at the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, as angry students staged a massive protest against the institution’s management, accusing the Rector of gross maltreatment and deliberate sabotage of their future by allegedly barring them from participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.The visibly frustrated students, who carried placards and chanted solidarityContinue reading "Rage in Ado-Ekiti: Federal Polytechnic Students Storm Streets, Accuse Rector of Malpractice, NYSC Exclusion"
Rachel Kufre Nse Joins NCDC Board: A Bridge for Inclusivity
History was made on Thursday, August 28, 2025, when Hon. Rachel Kufre Nse was inaugurated as the South-South representative on the Board of the newly established North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja and presided over by the Minister for regional development- Abubakar Momoh, was notContinue reading "Rachel Kufre Nse Joins NCDC Board: A Bridge for Inclusivity"
BREAKING: Niger State Governor Bago Sacks Commissioners, Dissolves Cabinet
In a bold political move, the Governor of Niger State, Umaru Mohammed Bago, has approved the immediate dissolution of all commissioners and senior political appointees in the state.The announcement, made public via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, marks a sweeping shake-up in the state’s executive council, signaling the governor’s intent to restructure hisContinue reading "BREAKING: Niger State Governor Bago Sacks Commissioners, Dissolves Cabinet"
Jigawa Youths Storm Streets in Massive Rally for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid
The Nation online news has announced that, KAFIN HAUSA, JIGAWA — Hundreds of enthusiastic youths on Sunday thronged Kafin Hausa town, headquarters of Kafin Hausa Local Government Area in Jigawa State, in a show of solidarity for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections.The political rally, whichContinue reading "Jigawa Youths Storm Streets in Massive Rally for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid"
TRANSFER BOMBSHELL: Man City Close In On Donnarumma As Ederson Edges Toward Fenerbahce Move
Manchester City are on the brink of completing one of the most sensational transfer twists of the summer, with Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma set to replace Ederson between the sticks at the Etihad.The Premier League champions are in advanced negotiations with PSG to land the Italian shot-stopper in a deal worth €35m (£30.3m), just hoursContinue reading "TRANSFER BOMBSHELL: Man City Close In On Donnarumma As Ederson Edges Toward Fenerbahce Move"
BREAKING: Police Nab Suspected Car Thief in Adamawa, Recover Two Stolen Vehicles PRESS RELEASE Adamawa State Police Command
The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded yet another major breakthrough in its relentless war against crime, with the arrest of a suspected car thief and the recovery of two vehicles in Yola.Operatives of the Command, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Yola Division, acting on credible intelligence, arrested one Musa Suleh, male,Continue reading "BREAKING: Police Nab Suspected Car Thief in Adamawa, Recover Two Stolen Vehicles PRESS RELEASE Adamawa State Police Command"
BREAKING: Shockwaves in Abuja as FCT Pioneer Head of Service, Grace Adayilo, Passes On
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was plunged into mourning on Monday following the sudden death of its pioneering Head of Civil Service, Mrs. Grace Adayilo, who reportedly passed away in the early hours of September 1, 2025.Her demise was confirmed to our correspondent by her Special Assistant on Media, Anthony Odey, in a terse messageContinue reading "BREAKING: Shockwaves in Abuja as FCT Pioneer Head of Service, Grace Adayilo, Passes On"
CBN Approves Union Bank–Titan Trust Merger: A New Era in Nigeria’s Banking Landscape
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, one of the nation’s oldest and most respected financial institutions, has officially completed its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited, following final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).The landmark transaction, which began with a Share Sale Agreement in 2021, has successfully consolidated Titan Trust’s assets, operations, and customerContinue reading "CBN Approves Union Bank–Titan Trust Merger: A New Era in Nigeria’s Banking Landscape"
“Mockery of Democracy”: Peter Obi Condemns Rivers LG Poll, Says Illegality Can Never Birth Legitimacy
By Matthew Atungwu | September 1, 2025 Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the recently concluded local government elections in Rivers State, branding the exercise as nothing short of a “mockery of democracy.”Obi, who took to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle lateContinue reading "“Mockery of Democracy”: Peter Obi Condemns Rivers LG Poll, Says Illegality Can Never Birth Legitimacy"
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