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Why Popes Used to Be Buried in Three Coffins—and Why Pope Francis Stopped It

Why Popes Used to Be Buried in Three Coffins—and Why Pope Francis Stopped It

When a pope dies, it’s a big moment—not just for Catholics, but for people around the world. For a long time, one of the most interesting parts of a pope’s burial was the use of

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Lagos Ride-Hailing Drivers Set to Embark on 24-Hour Strike Over Poor Conditions

Lagos Ride-Hailing Drivers Set to Embark on 24-Hour Strike Over Poor Conditions

Thousands of app-based transport drivers in Lagos are preparing to down tools on May 1, 2025, in a 24-hour strike aimed at pressuring major ride-hailing companies such as Uber, Bolt, Lagride, inDrive, and Rida. The

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Pope Francis Passes Away at 88

Pope Francis Passes Away at 88

It has been announced that the religious head of the roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has  passed away. The announcement was made at 9:45 AM from the Casa Santa Marta, where the Pope lived. Later

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Education minister Seeks Extension of NYSC to Two Years

Education minister Seeks Extension of NYSC to Two Years

Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has suggested that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) should be extended from one year to two years. He made this suggestion on Friday when the Director-General of NYSC,

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NYSC begins payment of ₦77,000 allowance to corps members

NYSC begins payment of ₦77,000 allowance to corps members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has finally began disbursing the newly approved monthly allowance of ₦77,000 to corps members, effective March 2025. This increase follows the Federal Government’s decision in September 2024 to raise

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Jubilations as Stranded NASA Astronauts Returns Back to Earth After Nine Months

Jubilations as Stranded NASA Astronauts Returns Back to Earth After Nine Months

On Tuesday, 18th March, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after spending more than nine months in space. They landed safely in the Gulf of Mexico inside a SpaceX crew capsule.

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Nigerians Jubilate Across as Trump’s Proposed Travel Ban Excludes Nigeria. 

Nigerians Jubilate Across as Trump’s Proposed Travel Ban Excludes Nigeria. 

Many Nigerians are happy as their country is not included in U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed travel ban, which could affect 43 countries. The ban divides nations into three categories: red, orange, and yellow, with

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YouTube Removes Omoni Oboli’s ‘Love In Every Word’ Over Copyright Claim

YouTube Removes Omoni Oboli’s ‘Love In Every Word’ Over Copyright Claim

YouTube has removed Nollywood actress and producer Omoni Oboli’s latest movie, Love In Every Word, from her official channel following a copyright infringement claim. The romantic drama, released on March 7, 2025, quickly gained massive

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House of Representatives Urges Sanctions on Airlines for Flight Delays and Cancellations The Nigerian House of Representatives has expressed concern over the increasing incidents of flight delays and cancellations affecting passengers nationwide. In response, lawmakers have called on the Federal Ministry of Aviation to implement stringent sanctions against airlines that fail to adhere to scheduled operations. The House emphasized the need for protecting consumer rights and ensuring that airlines provide timely services, urging the ministry to enforce existing regulations and consider additional punitive measures to deter such occurrences.

House of Representatives Urges Sanctions on Airlines for Flight Delays and Cancellations The Nigerian House of Representatives has expressed concern over the increasing incidents of flight delays and cancellations affecting passengers nationwide. In response, lawmakers

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Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Four Female University Students in Benue State

Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Four Female University Students in Benue State

Four female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, were abducted by unidentified gunmen on the evening of February 25, 2025. The incident occurred around 8:00 pm between the Zamfara Hostel and Ring Road in

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