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By Deborah Nnamdi Signs emerged on Tuesday suggesting that President Bola Tinubu met with suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, in London during his working visit. The meeting was reportedly initiated by Governor Fubara, although the Presidency has remained tight-lipped on the issue. Efforts to get an official confirmation proved futile, as no one was willing to comment publicly. However, a source familiar with the development revealed that this was the first face-to-face meeting between Tinubu and Fubara since the President invoked Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution on March 18, declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State.…

By Deborah Nnamdi The head of the World Health Organization, WHO, admitted on Tuesday that U.S. funding cuts have created a significant budget shortfall for the UN agency, leading to reduced operations and staff layoffs. “The sudden drop in income has left us with a large salary gap and no choice but to reduce the scale of our work and workforce,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told member states, according to a transcript of his opening remarks. The United Nations health agency has been preparing for the anticipated full withdrawal of the United States — historically its largest donor — set for…

By Deborah Nnamdi A somber mood has enveloped the Rivers State Police Command following the apparent suicide of a police inspector, Maxwell Zabu. The incident took place at the Eagle Island residence of a former chairman of the Port Harcourt Local Government Area in the early hours of Tuesday, April 22. The Eagle Island police post received the report, prompting detectives from the Azikiwe Police Division to visit the scene and commence preliminary investigations. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, stated that inquiries are ongoing to uncover the circumstances surrounding Inspector Zabu’s…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended 18-year-old Amanam Bassey Abraham, in the Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area for allegedly being in possession of a locally fabricated pistol. In a statement released to journalists on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, stated that the arrest was made based on credible intelligence. During questioning, the suspect reportedly claimed that the weapon belonged to his landlord, who had allegedly handed it over to him as collateral for a N5000 loan. “On April 18, 2025, at approximately 4:00 PM, acting on credible information, operatives of the…

The South-South Zonal Working Committee (ZWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed caretaker committees to overseethe affairs of the party in Bayelsa and Edo states for the period of three months. This is contained in a statement by Mr Etim Isong, Zonal Publicity Secretary, and made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Isong explained that the decision to set up the committees for both states followed the dissolution of the State Working Committee (SWC) of Bayelsa and the caretaker committee in Edo. He said that this was on account of what the ZWC described as various…

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis passed away following a cerebral stroke, which led to a coma and ultimately resulted in irreversible heart failure. This official statement came about 12 hours after the initial announcement of his death. According to the death certificate released on Monday, the 88-year-old pontiff experienced a stroke that caused a coma, eventually leading to cardiac failure. Naija Daily News reports that the Pope died on Easter Monday, just a day after delivering a blessing to thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square.

By Deborah Nnamdi Four children were reportedly abducted over the weekend in Ogwashi-Uku, located in the Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, causing widespread panic within the community. Among the missing are two siblings, Ebube and Miracle, while the other two, Chimanda and Excel, belong to a different family. The abduction is said to have taken place in the Umuokwe quarters of the town. According to residents, three women who recently moved into the area under emergency arrangements are suspected of orchestrating the crime. Sources claim the women lured the children out of their homes under the guise…

When the papacy becomes vacant—whether due to death (as in the case of Pope Francis) or resignation—the world turns its eyes to the Vatican, eagerly awaiting the selection of a new pope. This age-old process, filled with secrecy, spirituality, and tradition, is one of the most unique and sacred in the world. Here’s a deeper look into how the Catholic Church elects a new leader, and why the process captivates millions. Choosing a pope is more than an election—it’s a sacred, spiritually intense process that shapes the future of the Catholic Church. The conclave is both a religious and a…

The beloved Pope Francis had many distinct qualities and attributes that defined his leadership and character and examples of how his actions, reflect his unique approach to the papacy and his lasting impact on both the Catholic Church and the wider world. His leadership is characterized by humility, compassion, and a deep commitment to justice, peace, and reform.

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reported the rescue of a two-day-old baby and the arrest of two human traffickers attempting to sell the infant for N800,000. Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer, made this known in a statement issued in Uyo on Monday. John explained that the command’s operatives intercepted a vehicle along the Nsit Atai-Oron Road, which was driven by a male and had two female occupants with a newborn baby. He further stated that the rescued baby has been taken to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare in…