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Pope Leo XIV will commence his first international journey this Thursday, embarking on a six-day visit to Turkey and Lebanon. The trip aims to promote Christian unity and advocate for peace amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Elected in May, the US-born pontiff faces his first major international engagement, showcasing a quieter, understated style that contrasts with the charismatic approach of his predecessor, Pope Francis. Visit to TurkeyThe Pope’s visit to Turkey, a historic crossroads between East and West, is primarily focused on fostering dialogue with Islam. He is scheduled to meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the cybercrime trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to February 4, 2026. The case, scheduled for hearing on Monday before Justice Mohammed Umar, could not proceed due to the judge’s absence. The new date has now been fixed for the commencement of the full trial. This is the latest in a series of delays. A previous hearing set for October 21 was also stalled, reportedly because of a protest demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu. The six-count charge against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was filed on June 30 by the Director of Public Prosecution of…

Residents of Garam, a community in Niger State bordering the FCT, have reported the discovery of five deceased individuals in a bush near a farmland along the Bwari/Abuja–Kaduna bypass road, close to Kagarko. According to locals, the bodies were found on November 22, 2025, after a community elder noticed a strong smell while working on his beans farm. Community youth secretary Tanko Dikko said the villagers immediately alerted authorities after confirming the discovery. Dikko, who joined in the burial process, explained that officials from the Tafa Local Government social welfare unit and the police visited the scene before the remains…

Iran on Monday, November 24, strongly condemned Israel following the assassination of Hezbollah’s senior military commander, Haytham Ali Tabatabai, who was killed in an airstrike in Beirut a day earlier. In a statement, Iran’s foreign ministry denounced the attack as a “cowardly assassination,” calling Tabatabai a “great commander of the Lebanese Islamic Resistance.” The ministry said the killing represents a serious escalation at a critical time. Tabatabai is believed to be the most senior Hezbollah commander killed by Israel since the November 2024 ceasefire, which was intended to end more than a year of hostilities between the two sides. Tehran…

American singer and actor Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino, has shared the real reason behind the cancellation of his 2024 New World Tour. Speaking to fans during his appearance at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw, Glover explained that a medical emergency forced him to stop the tour after only 18 shows. According to Glover, he first felt a severe headache during a show in Louisiana but pushed through the performance despite having trouble seeing clearly. By the time he arrived in Houston, he decided to visit a hospital—where doctors informed him that he had experienced a stroke.…

The Zamfara State Government says it has no plans to shut down schools despite escalating insecurity and a surge in student abductions across northern Nigeria. Officials insist that new security measures have been put in place to protect learning centres and ensure pupils continue their education without fear. Speaking at an event organised by the Federated Association of Zamfara State Students in Gusau, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Wadatau Madawaki, addressed concerns following recent mass kidnappings in Kebbi and Niger States. His comments come after 25 students were abducted from Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State,…

Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Founder of ENACT and Member, Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), extends profound gratitude to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Executive Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, for their decisive roles in securing the freedom of the 38 abducted worshippers from Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area. Engr. Adeyemi commends President Tinubu for his swift, hands-on, and patriotic intervention — including calling off his scheduled G20 trip — to personally coordinate national security…

Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun (Engr. Adeyemi) has congratulated Sir Bisi Fakayode on his emergence as the National President of Òmò Ìbílẹ̀ Ìgbómìnà, describing the development as a significant step for the association and the Igbomina community. Engr. Adeyemi also extended his goodwill to all newly elected executives, noting that their emergence comes at an important moment for strengthening unity, cultural identity, and organised community engagement. He expressed confidence that the incoming leadership will work collectively to advance the objectives of Òmò Ìbílẹ̀ Ìgbómìnà and continue to promote the interests of Igbomina people across Kwara State and beyond. Engr. Adeyemi wished…

Police in Accra, Ghana, have arrested a man for the alleged murder of his 13-year-old daughter, Celestine Adonteng, at Kokrobite in the Weija area. According to reports, Celestine was subjected to severe physical abuse by her father, Isaac Adonteng. Despite sustaining multiple injuries, he allegedly failed to seek medical attention and confined her to a room. Police, acting on a complaint, visited the home and found the girl unconscious. She was immediately rushed to the Police Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival. Her body has since been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy and preservation. Authorities recovered…

Actress Regina Daniels and veteran singer Mr P were spotted enjoying a lively night out at a club. In a video from the evening, Daniels could be seen dancing and having a great time alongside the Psquare star. Her mother and sister were also present, joining in the celebrations and adding to the fun atmosphere.