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Bells tolled as the white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney, where thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square and chanted, “Long live the pope!” Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announced American Robert Prevost—who took the papal name Leo XIV—as pope on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday evening, about an hour after white smoke billowed. When Leo XIV came out on the balcony to address the world for the first time as pope, he said, “peace be with you all,” and called for people to go forward “without fear,” saying: “God loves us, all of us, evil will not prevail,”…

After mourning Pope Francis, more than 130 cardinals have gathered to take part in the secretive conclave election to pick a new Pope. On Wednesday, May 7, the 133 voting cardinals began the day in St. Peter’s Basilica at 10:00 a.m. local time with a pre-conclave votive mass, during which they prayed for guidance in regards to electing a new pope. The voting won’t actually begin until the afternoon — at which point the cardinals will be sequestered in the Sistine Chapel until they reach a two-thirds majority. Also read:  Pope Francis buried At Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica  Although the…

An 18-year-old boy has impregnated no fewer than 10 girls including his former boss’ daughter in Anambra State. The Anambra State Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, stated this on Facebook, while stating that the matter is beyond her and she needs advice on how to handle it. Obinabo explained that the boy was sent to learn a trade from a businessman, but just three months after he arrived, he impregnated his boss’ daughter and the sales girl. Also read: Deceased Lawyer joins mother in mortuary same day in Anambra He was sent packing and just two…

Resilient Paris Saint-Germain progressed to the UEFA Champions League final with a 3-1 aggregate victory over hard-fighting Arsenal. This followed a 2-1 semi-final second-leg win at the Parc des Princes, becoming the third Ligue 1 side to reach multiple finals. PSG held a slender first-leg advantage over the Gunners, who came into the clash having never advanced from a European knockout tie after losing the first leg at home in five previous attempts. Related news Inter reach Champions League final After drowning Barcelona Barcelona and Inter Milan share spoils in Champions League semis thriller  Dembele Strike Gives PSG Advantage over…

The Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN), has urged Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno to sign into law the Bill seeking to upgrade the Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit to the status of a university. The foremost internationally recognised civil society-cum-human rights organisation in Nigeria, made the call during a press briefing by its Director, Otuekong Franklyn Isong flanked by members of the organisation at the office of the Center in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital on Wednesday, 7 May, 2025. CHRAN stated that it has been at the head of advocacies towards…

By Ibanga Isine Your Excellency, My Dear Governor, The Nation is not Smiling Beyond the personal and political ramifications, there is a deeper concern: the country itself. Nigeria is bleeding, and most of the agony is the result of the policies and programmes of the federal government. Millions of people have found life miserable. Fuel costs have severely impacted transportation and trade. Food has become a luxury item in majority of homes based on data from the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics and the World Bank. Nigerians are paying so much in tax and receiving very little or no value for…

An Associate Professor in the University of Uyo, Herbert Bata is reported to have been kidnapped at Owerri in Imo State while he was returning from a trip Tuesday afternoon. Batta is the Head of the Department of Information and Communication Studies, Faculty of Communication Arts, University of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State. Facebook posts by two Uyo-based journalists: Idongesit Ashameri and Aniefiok Udonquak solicit ”Our security agencies need step up efforts.  Prof has been a great blessing to generations of communication scholars and researchers. ”His freedom would mean so much to the academic world and the society at large.…

By Ibanga Isine My Dear Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, No harm intended I write this letter with the deepest respect for you, not just as the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, but also as a man I have personally admired for your humility, compassion, and genuine desire to better the lives of our people. I do not engage in praise and worship save for the Almighty God. As a result, this is not a political attack or a subtle attempt at praise-singing and should not be construed as such under any circumstances. This is a genuine conversation and an…

Inter Milan beat Barcelona 4-3 after extra time in another rollercoaster encounter Tuesday to reach a second Champions League final in three years. In the end it took extra time, two astonishing Barcelona fightbacks and 13 goals – some of them mesmerizing – to separate the two sides and see Inter prevail 7-6 on aggregate. Substitute Davide Frattesi was the extra-time hero for Inter, firing home in the 99th minute to leave the Barcelona players slumped to the ground and all his Nerazzurri teammates – including those on the bench – racing to celebrate with him. Frattesi’s goal and a string of superb saves by goalkeeper Yann…

The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has debunked the claims of United States-based activist Dr. Sandra Duru, popularly known as Professor Mgbeke, describing her allegations as false. The lawmaker made the clarification in a statement issued by her media aide, Israel Arogbonlo. Earlier, Mgbeke had released shocking evidence of her exclusive phone conversations where she claimed Akpoti-Uduaghan lied against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, regarding the controversial sexual advances allegation. Related news Natasha fabricated stories to rope in Akpabio- Activist Alleges Prof Mocks Natasha over satirical apology to Akpabio  Amidst planned defection, Governor Eno rejects party…