Written by A London-born teenager, whose proficiency at spreading the teachings of the Catholic church online led to him being called God’s influencer, is set to become a saint. Today, May 24, Pope Francis declared Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old boy who died of leukaemia in 2006, the first saint of the millennial generation. This means Carlo Acutis would be … Continue reading “The first saint of the millennial generation: Catholic church set to canonise 15-year-old boy who died from leukaemia as Pope clears way for him to become a saint”
A middle-aged woman was brutally murdered by an unknown person in a hotel in Sokoto State. A spokesperson for the State Police Command, ASP Ahmed Rufai, who confirmed the incident to Punch on Friday, May 24, 2024, said the mother of four was found dead with a slit throat in the toilet of the hotel room. The … Continue reading “Woman murdered in Sokoto hotel”
Ben Affleck believes he was temporarily insane when he married Jennifer Lopez and the star actor is reportedly pushing for a divorce after coming to his senses. The pair tied the knot in August 2022, rekindling their romance 20 years after they called off their first engagement. Less than 2 years later, Ben has allegedly labelled their … Continue reading “Ben Affleck believes he was “temporarily insane” to marry Jennifer Lopez and has now “come to his senses””
A priest in Florida bit a womans hand during a physical altercation while he was administering Holy Communion to the congregants of his church, officials said. The incident between the priest and a female parishioner began at approximately 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, during Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in St. Cloud, Florida. The woman … Continue reading “Catholic Priest bites woman while giving Holy Communion during Mass (photos/video)”
A video of a member of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Satomi, challenging his colleagues over the National Anthem bill has made the rounds on social media. In the video, Senator Satomi who represents Jere Federal constituency, Borno state, asked his colleagues how Nigeria reverting to the old National Anthem will help solve some of the … Continue reading “How will the National Anthem bill help solve hunger, insecurity? – House of Reps member, Ahmad Satomi, challenges his colleagues (video)”
Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka has again taken a swipe at the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, who he says is unfit” to rule Nigeria. In a recent interview, Soyinka claimed that Obi encouraged his followers addressed as Obidients to attack him and others with opposing views online in the build-up to … Continue reading “I hope Peter Obi does not express interest in the next election – Soyinka”
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed a Moniepoint training officer in Zamfara State. According to one Umar Lawan Hassan, the victim identified was shot dead by the assailants on Thursday morning, May 23, 2024. Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report. Innalillahi Wainna Ilaihirrajiun. Bandits killed our MONIEPOINT state training … Continue reading “Suspected bandits kill Moniepoint training officer in Zamfara”
An X user has narrated how his sister-in-law got two fully funded scholarships to a U.S. university after being unable to gain admission into the University of Lagos on two attempts. According to @captainarinze, his sister-in-law scored 284 on her first JAMB, but couldn’t get into UNILAG to study medicine. The next year, she scored 320, … Continue reading “Girl gets two fully funded scholarships to U.S. university after being unable to gain admission to Unilag on two attempts”
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that President Bola Tinubu has secured potential investments to be worth more than $20 billion. Speaking at the 2024 Vanguard Economic Discourse held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Thursday, May 23, Shettima, who was represented by the Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, noted that potential … Continue reading “Tinubu has secured $20bn potential investments Shettima”
A pervert accused of repeatedly raping a 12-year-old girl inside a Bronx, New York building in late 2023 was busted on a warrant Wednesday, May 22. Thomas Barnaby, 30 who has six open arrests was arrested about 12 hours after the NYPD announced that he was wanted for raping the pre-teen on multiple occasions between December … Continue reading “Man busted for horrific serial rape of 12-year-old girl”