Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88, was laid to rest in his favorite Roman church, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, following a solemn funeral mass in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican announced on Saturday. The intimate burial ceremony began at 1:00 p.m. local time (1100 GMT) and lasted…
In a dramatic turn of events, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on Friday by the FBI and charged in federal court for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant avoid detention by federal authorities. The arrest has sparked national conversation, particularly given its implications for judicial conduct and immigration enforcement under federal law….
Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following a devastating terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which left 26 people dead, including a Nepalese national. This incident, one of the deadliest since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, has triggered a series of high-level diplomatic responses from New Delhi and renewed scrutiny…
In a recent development that has rattled Nigeria’s crypto space, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared eight individuals wanted over their alleged involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme tied to an online trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). The EFCC made the announcement on Friday, naming four Nigerians — Seyi Oloyede, Emmanuel…
In a major push to revolutionize Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, the Federal Government is preparing to unveil the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM)—a comprehensive initiative designed to increase productivity, stabilize food prices, and strengthen economic growth. The NAPM will focus on data-driven agricultural reforms, real-time analytics, and enhanced collaboration between federal, state, and local governments. The…
Brazilian winger Antony has found his spark again in Spain, enjoying a productive loan spell with Real Betis after a tough season at Manchester United. Since his six-month move to the Benito Villamarín Stadium, the 24-year-old has impressed under the guidance of Manuel Pellegrini, notching nine goal contributions in 18 appearances across all competitions. With…
In a possible step toward easing tensions in the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, China has reportedly exempted select American products from its steep retaliatory tariffs. While this move sparked hope that a truce might be on the horizon, conflicting signals from both sides suggest the situation remains far from resolved. On Friday, several U.S. business…
In a bold move set to reshape America’s approach to rare earth mineral extraction, President Donald Trump signed an executive order authorizing the expansion of U.S. deep-sea mining efforts. The order paves the way for extensive operations both in domestic and international waters, aiming to bolster the nation’s access to critical minerals essential for defense,…
Global stock markets saw another wave of optimism this week, with European and Asian equities eyeing a second straight week of gains. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar, after a rough month, finally found its footing. The main driver? Renewed hopes that the U.S. and China are easing back from the edge of their trade war. Investors…
Despite its abundant natural resources, Nigeria is at risk of seeing more of its citizens fall into extreme poverty by 2027, according to the latest Africa’s Pulse report from the World Bank. The report was released during the ongoing Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington, D.C. Sub-Saharan…
