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No one saw him coming. Not even the bookmakers in Rome who live for the spectacle of a conclave. An American Cardinal, made only in 2023, now seated on the Throne of Peter as Pope Leo XIV. It is a name with gravity that stirs the dust of old battles between tradition and modernity, between Rome and the World. And yet, it is a name chosen by a man who barely speaks English in public, who carries a heart shaped by Augustine and a mind sharpened by Canon Law. The world is startled. But America, most of all, is split…

Photo: Pope Robert Francis In a landmark decision, the Roman Catholic Church has elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as its 267th pope. Taking the name Pope Robert Francis, the 69-year-old American becomes the first pontiff from the United States—a milestone that signals a potentially transformative era for the Church. White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 6:08 p.m. CET, confirming the successful conclusion of the papal conclave after just two days and four ballots—a sign of strong consensus among the 133 cardinal electors. Who is Pope Robert Francis? Before his election, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost served as the…

The Catholic Church has a new leader. White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel this evening, signaling that the College of Cardinals has successfully elected the 267th pope, following the death of Pope Francis last month. Cheers erupted in St. Peter’s Square as thousands of faithful and onlookers witnessed the historic moment. The traditional announcement “Habemus Papam” (“We have a Pope”) is expected shortly, followed by the pope’s first public appearance and the revelation of his chosen papal name. The decision came after just two days and four rounds of voting inside the closed-door papal conclave—an unusually…

Microsoft co-founder pledges nearly all personal wealth to fight poverty, disease, and inequality worldwide. Bill Gates has announced plans to donate nearly his entire fortune—estimated at $108 billion—by 2045 through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, aiming to channel around $200 billion to global health, poverty reduction, and education initiatives. The philanthropic move comes as many governments, including the United States, slash international aid budgets. In a sharp rebuke, Gates criticised fellow billionaire Elon Musk and his influence on U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump, claiming such actions have endangered the world’s poorest populations. Gates Accuses Elon Musk of…

By Kennedy Francis with agency reports What you need to know about the search for Pope Francis’ successor What is in a smoke? For the election of a pope, there is a lot of difference between a white and a black smoke. As the world turns its eyes once again to the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, the appearance of black smoke rising into the Roman sky continues to captivate global audiences. This simple yet profound ritual marks the suspenseful search for a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church — the successor to Pope Francis. A Timeless Signal in…

Former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), receiving his membership card on Monday at his Warri GRA residence. His entry into the party was marked by a warm reception from key APC figures, including Delta South Women Leader Alero Tenumah, APC Abigborodo Ward 6 Chairman George Ino, and several other local leaders. Dr. Uduaghan, displaying his new membership card (Delta WRN//023/32001), expressed gratitude for the welcome and pledged to support the APC’s efforts in moving Delta State forward. Further signaling a growing family alignment with the party, his daughter, Ms.…

Unrelated AI generated picture By Deborah Nnamdi A Nigerian employer has recounted how the husband of her employee contacted her, demanding that his wife be dismissed from her job because he believed her salary was making her disrespectful. She shared the story in a post on X (formerly Twitter). According to the employer, the woman works as her housekeeper and has four children with the man, who is currently unemployed. She also noted that the couple is not legally married. The employer’s post reads: “My housekeeper’s husband called tonight to request that I fire her (his wife) because ‘the money…

By Deborah Nnamdi Suspected sea pirates, on Tuesday, abducted a boat operator and 13 passengers along Isaka River in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Wednesday. Makama stated that intelligence sources informed him that the attack occurred when a passenger speed boat, Blessing and Happy Marine, operated by Benjamin Alabotubo, was en route Bille town from Port Harcourt (PH). According to the report, the assailants, dressed in military uniforms, stormed the vessel, abducting all thirteen passengers on board,…

By Deborah Nnamdi An 18-year-old apprentice in Anambra State is reported to have impregnated 10 girls within five months, including his master’s daughter and a salesgirl. According to reports, the young man was initially placed under a master to learn a trade, but within three months, he allegedly impregnated both the master’s daughter and a salesgirl. As a result, he was dismissed from his apprenticeship. This was revealed by the Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, during a live broadcast on social media on Wednesday. She said, “I want advice from the public because this one…

By Deborah Nnamdi In a surprising turn in the legal case involving renowned gospel music executive Ezekiel Onyedikachi, popularly known as EeZeeTee, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn its initial allegations of misappropriating gospel singer Mercy Chinwo’s earnings. Instead, the agency has now arraigned him on charges related to the non-disclosure of his company’s financial dealings. Previously, the EFCC had accused the EeZee Global Concept Ltd CEO of diverting funds owed to Chinwo. However, in a shift of strategy, the agency filed an amended eight-count charge on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Lagos, focusing on…