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By Peter Omopo  Vatican City – Catholic cardinals gathered on Saturday for their ninth closed-door meeting at the Vatican as preparations intensify for the election of a new pope following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. The meetings, known as “general congregations,” are being held daily in the lead-up to the conclave, which will begin on Wednesday, May 7. The sessions provide an opportunity for the cardinals to reflect on the challenges the next pope will face and to exchange views before being locked inside the Sistine Chapel to cast their votes. Cardinals from across the globe have…

By Peter Omopo  Chaos erupted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja as dozens of passengers, including families with children and expatriates, were left stranded overnight following the abrupt cancellation of multiple Air Peace flights. Stranded travellers were forced to spend the night on cold aluminium chairs in the airport’s departure hall, with many expressing outrage over the airline’s handling of the situation. Videos and photos obtained by PUNCH Online showed angry passengers protesting, some demanding explanations, while others sat helplessly in frustration. The mass cancellations come amid a surge in delayed and disrupted Air Peace flights in recent…

By Rashidat Ajakaue The future we hold is unclear, in the world of pride and fear, best of modern garments we wear are more of fairy tales for the peeping sunlight. Within us lives a global light that we pray hard for each night. In the floody movement of aspirations we feed on shiny glitters of each weed, hoping that one might lead us to succeed. Yet, do we see the night stars? Shining thou radiant; without caring about the scars which the night command upon other matters! Glories of most souls becoming the earliest dream of the coming…

Iconic musician, Dr Adewale Ayuba will be in Ibadan on Monday, May 5th as the guest entertainer as Parrotxtra Media Network hosts the governors of the Southwest region of Nigeria in commemoration of its 20 years anniversary of media excellence. According to Ambassador Olayinka Agboola, the Publisher of the outfit, in a statement, the event, which will introduce the first of its kind ‘Southwest Leadership & Legacy Summit’, is scheduled to hold by 11am. The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde will play host to other state governors from the region at the newly launched ‘The Exellessor’, located beside…

By Our Correspondent In the wake of a bruising local election defeat for the Conservative Party of Britain, pressure is mounting on Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, as senior figures within the party reportedly begin manoeuvring to replace her. Sources  revealed that discussions were already underway prior to Thursday’s elections, with several senior MPs now actively encouraging shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick—who came second to Badenoch in the last leadership race—to prepare a leadership challenge. The local election results delivered a stark rebuke to the Tories, with the party losing hundreds of council seats across England, including in previously strong Conservative…

ABUJA – May 2, 2025 — In a significant breakthrough against transnational criminal networks, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismantled a cross-border kidnapping syndicate and successfully rescued two Ghanaian nationals abducted in connection with a romance scam. The operation followed a report lodged on April 27, 2025, at the National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, regarding the abduction of 48-year-old Ghanaian national, Ms. Anastasia Arthur, also known as Baidoo. According to the NPF, the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) launched a swift and coordinated investigation, revealing that the abduction was linked to a Facebook-based love scam. Technical analysis led investigators to…

By Peter Omopo  An operative of the Department of State Services (DSS), testifying in the ongoing trial of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, told a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday that no weapons or items linked to terrorism were recovered from Kanu during his arrest in October 2015. The witness, identified only by the codename PWAAA for security reasons, made the disclosure while being cross-examined before Justice James Omotosho. He affirmed that although no arms or explosives were found, IPOB members remain loyal to Kanu as their leader. The DSS operative said he was among…

By Peter Omopo  Preparations are in full swing at the Vatican as 133 Catholic cardinals prepare to enter conclave on May 7 to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. On Friday, Vatican firefighters installed the iconic chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, a critical symbol in the papal election process. The chimney, which will emit black or white smoke to signal the outcome of the secretive vote, was quietly set up above Michelangelo’s celebrated frescoes inside the 15th-century chapel, marking a key step toward the historic event. The conclave, held behind locked doors within…

By Peter Omopo  The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has clarified that there are no established discrepancies in the disbursement of student loans by the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The clarification, issued on Thursday by ICPC spokesperson Demola Bakare, followed confusion arising from a previous statement that appeared to allege irregularities in the scheme. The ICPC attributed the misunderstanding to a typographical error—the omission of the word “not” in the penultimate paragraph of its earlier press release. Earlier in the day, the commission had issued a statement titled “ICPC Launches Comprehensive Investigation into Discrepancies in…

Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has emerged as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation, driven by the visionary leadership of its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya. Appointed on September 29, 2022, and assuming office on October 12, 2022, Professor Odusanya—a globally celebrated scientist and one of Nigeria’s top four researchers for three consecutive years, as recognised by Stanford University—has spearheaded a remarkable transformation. His mid-term stewardship, detailed in a comprehensive report, show cases a university on an upward trajectory, rooted in transparency, academic rigour, and societal impact. This report delves into the milestones achieved under his leadership,…