Vatican City: In unprecedented and emotionally resonant moments for the global Catholic community, Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago was elected Pope on May 8 and inaugurated on May 18. He became Pope Leo XIV, the 267th successor to St. Peter and the first American-born pontiff in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. According to […]
Day: June 8, 2025
Senate Lauds Tinubu’s Efforts in Enhancing Local Content in Oil and Gas
Yenagoa: The Senate Committee on Local Content has praised President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for their ongoing initiatives to enhance local participation in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Senators Joel Thomas and Ede Dafinone, serving as the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Committee, expressed their commendation following […]
Ajimobi Confirms Progress in Nigeria’s Livestock Reforms
Ibadan: Alhaji Idris Ajimobi, the Special Adviser on Livestock Development to President Bola Tinubu, has assured Nigerians that the country’s livestock reforms are progressing as planned. Ajimobi emphasized the need for unity, increased stakeholder engagement, and public awareness to ensure the successful implementation of these reforms. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ajimobi highlighted that […]
SEC Issues Warning Against Punisher Coin Investments
Lagos: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned Nigerians against investing in a cryptocurrency called Punisher Coin, also known by the symbol $PUN. In a statement issued Sunday in Lagos, SEC said the presale was unauthorised and lacked regulatory approval, resembling a Ponzi scheme. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the promoters of $PUN […]
World Ocean Day: HOMEF and FishNet Alliance Urge Ocean Protection for Planet’s Survival
Abuja: The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) and FishNet Alliance have issued a clarion call for the protection of oceans as a vital measure to sustain life on planet Earth. The appeal was made on Sunday during the commemoration of the 2025 World Ocean Day, emphasizing the urgent need for collective action. According to […]