Pope Francis Apologises To Gay Men Head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis has issued an apology after referring to gay men as “frociaggine,” an offensive slang term used for gay men during a private meeting with 250 Italian bishops last week. According to the New York Times, Pope Francis had been taking questions from Italian bishops in what was meant to be a private annual assembly on a number of issues, including allowing gay men into seminaries or priesthood colleges. It was during the meeting Pope Francis said a firm no to the idea of allowing gay men into…
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Umahi Walks Out On Journalists The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Tuesday, walked out on journalists covering the activities of the works ministry in Abuja. The minister abruptly exited the ministry’s conference room where the correspondents were gathered, asserting that the press was nonexistent. The invited journalists, who had been waiting for over 50 minutes, were taken aback by the minister’s sudden departure The invited reporters received the press invite two hours before the event. Umahi arrived at 2:50 pm and after reciting the national anthem and pledge, quickly ended the meeting, saying, “There is no press here. The…
Buhari Congratulates Tinubu Over One Year Massive Achievements, Tells Nigerians What To Do As President Bola Tinubu marks his first year in office, a former President, Muhammadu Buhari has extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes. Tinubu succeeded Buhari as Nigeria’s president in the February 25, 2023 general elections. He was sworn in on May 29, 2023, alongside his deputy, Kashim Shettima. Tinubu will mark his first anniversary in office on Wednesday (tomorrow). A Tuesday statement signed by Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu highlighted the significance of this milestone and the importance of unity and support from all Nigerians. The statement…
JUST IN: IPOB Insists On Sit-At-Home The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has restated that the May 30 sit-at-home exercise across southeast Nigeria will be held as planned. IPOB had warned the management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Anambra State against holding its convocation ceremony on May 30. It said the day had been selected by the group for its Biafra Remembrance Day to honour Nigerians of southeast extraction killed during the 1967-70 civil war. The school later bowed to pressure by rescheduling its convocation earlier billed to be held on May 30. The institution subsequently changed the May…
FULL LIST: Atiku Advises Tinubu, States 6 Things Govt ‘Must Do To Revive Economy’ Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised President Bola Tinubu’s administration to do six things to revive the economy and pull the country out of its current economic crisis. Atiku, who is also the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, gave the advice while assessing President Tinubu’s first year in office. According to him, Tinubu’s one year in office is a “cocktail of trial-and-error economic policies”. Atiku, however, suggested six things Tinubu’s administration ‘must do’ to turn the economy around.…
BREAKING : Many Killed, Injured In New Israeli Strikes On Rafah Twenty-one Palestinians have been killed and dozens wounded in new Israeli strikes on an area housing displaced people West of Rafah on Tuesday. According to Reuters, Palestinian medical officials and residents pointed out that the new Israeli strikes targeted tents of displaced families in the designated humanitarian area in Mawasi in western Rafah. At least 12 of those killed were women, medical officials said. According to local health officials, the strikes hit the same area where Israel targeted what it said was a Hamas compound on Sunday night. Sunday’s…
Panic In Catholic Church As Rev Father Weds His Lover The Catholic Diocese of Abakakili in Ebonyi State has spoken on the report that its priest recently wedded his lover in the state. There was a report on social media suggesting that a Catholic priest, Jude Obasi, allegedly got married to his lover on 25 May in Abakakili, the state capital. The wedding, according to the report, took place at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Abakakili. The priest reportedly hails from Afikpo North Local Government Area of the state. The report was accompanied by a photograph showing the priest and his…
BREAKING: Court Restrains Police, Others From Evicting Emir Sanusi Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu of Kano High Court sitting on Miller Road has restrained the police, the State Security Service (SSS) and Nigerian military from evicting the reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The case was filed by the emir alongside the four kingmakers of Kano: Madakin Kano Yusuf Nabahani; Makaman Kano Ibrahim Sarki Abdullahi; Sarkin Bai Mansur Adnan and Sarkin Dawaki Maituta Bello Tuta. Granting the order, Justice Aliyu also retrained the security agencies from arresting or harassing the emir and his kingmakers. The judge held “that an order…
Senate Recalls Suspended Ningi The Nigerian senate has decided to recall Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, who was suspended on March 12, 2024. The recall process was initiated after a motion moved by Deputy Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro, who expressed regret on behalf of the suspended senator. Abba Moro pledged to assume full responsibility for Sen. Ningi’s actions, acknowledging the gravity of the suspension. The senator’s conduct during the period of suspension has been a matter of scrutiny and debate within the legislative body. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, emphasised the senator’s resourcefulness and described him as a valued member…
I Wanted More Followers, Blogger Who Claimed E-Money Had Affair With Jnr Pope’s wife The Nigerian blogger who claimed E-Money, the businessman, had an affair with the wife of late actor Junior Pope, has revealed the reasons behind his action. Pope died on April 10 in the River Niger in Asaba, Delta state, while on his way to a movie location. Shortly after, the blogger identified as Stanley Okoruwa shared a video on Facebook accusing E-Money of having an affair with Pope’s widow. Okoruwa also suggested that E-Money might have been involved in the actor’s death. Reacting to the allegations,…