No Pope yet as Conclave continues after two rounds of ballots . Thousands of Catholic faithful watched in quiet anticipation at St. Peter’s Square today, […]
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Black smoke rises as Cardinals fail to elect new Pope
Just under four hours after 133 cardinals entered the conclave under solemn oath and total secrecy, the first round of voting has ended without a […]
After 455 days, US releases report on helicopter that killed Wigwe
The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that pilot error, triggered by spatial disorientation, was the primary cause of the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of former Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe.
Miliband proposes converting UK car parks into solar farms
Ed Miliband has called for a massive expansion of solar power through the untapped potential of Britain’s car parks. The Energy Secretary while seeking views […]
World’s most secretive vote: 130 Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel today to elect new Pope
Vatican City — One of the most important and mysterious events in the modern world is now unfolding behind closed doors in the Vatican. Today, […]
‘Poor children 13 times more likely to die before age five’
Poor children face a stark survival disadvantage, as recent data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals that they are 13 times more likely to […]
Nigeria loses over N2bn yearly to poor electricity supply – UNDP
The UNDP has revealed that Nigeria suffers economic losses exceeding N2 billion each year due to its unstable and insufficient electricity supply.
Nigeria tops Africa in child malnutrition, says UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concern over the alarming rates of child malnutrition in Nigeria, revealing that the country holds the highest […]
Britain Pays more to trade with U.S. than the EU
In a surprising twist in transatlantic trade relations, new data reveals that British exports are now subject to higher effective tariffs in the United States […]
Medical doctor, PhD holder, Honorary doctorate awardee: Who deserves Dr title?
Who should rightly use the title Dr? This question has sparked intense debates in certain quarters. How do we distinguish holders of honorary doctoral degrees […]