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By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Fresh facts have emerged on how Nigeria's deadly Boko Haram terror group was formed in the North-Eastern part of the country and trained abroad. The group, responsible for hundreds, if not thousands of deaths of Nigerians so far, was reportedly formed for the Islamization of Nigeria through violence against Christians and moderate Muslims that stand in its way. Kicking off its orgy of bloodshed in Yobe State, North-East Nigeria, then gaining a foothold in contiguous Borno State, the terror group spread its gospel of blood, death, destruction, and fear to other parts of the North-East and…

The next pope will be chosen by the College of Cardinals, the Catholic church’s most senior figures appointed by the pontiff, who will make their way to Rome in the next few days for the conclave. The name comes from the Latin words cum clave, meaning “with key”, indicating the closed process of electing a pope. There are more than 250 cardinals from more than 90 countries, but only about 135 are cardinal electors (those over the age of 80 are excluded). About 110 of the cardinal electors have been chosen by Pope Francis in the past 10 years and…

A rare celestial event is set to captivate skywatchers around the world. Astronomy enthusiasts have plenty of reasons to be excited this April, as the month is packed with stunning celestial events. Among the highlights is a rare alignment featuring a trio of heavenly bodies: Venus, Saturn, and a delicate waxing crescent Moon. Together, they are expected to form a visual arrangement that resembles a smiling face in the sky. Could a cosmic smile really appear on Friday, April 25? Rumors about this possibility have circulated for some time, but in recent hours, a credible voice has confirmed the event:…

Millions of African Catholics, as well as the continent's leaders, are mourning a man who they felt spoke for Africa, bbc.com reports. Pope Francis died at the age of 88. The Vatican announced that at 07:35 local time on Easter Monday the head of the Roman Catholic Church "returned to the house of the Father" at his residence, Casa Santa Marta. He was the first Latin American pope in the Church’s history. Home to nearly a fifth of the Church's followers, or 272 million people, Africa is becoming increasingly important in the Catholic world, and observers say Pope Francis did…

From the Vatican to the Philippines, Catholics are spending their Easter Monday saying goodbye to their spiritual leader Pope Francis, who died this morning at 88 from double pneumonia-related ailment. Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu was among world leaders who mourned him, describing Pope Francis as "a tireless champion of the poor." His death comes at one of the most important times of the year for about 1.4billion followers of the Roman Catholic Church, and less than 24 hours after the ailing Pope addressed worshipers in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday -an address reported by Peopleandpolitics.net in our edition of…

Sam Tyav, Makurdi, Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto, Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan and other reports More Easter messages flowed in from prominent Nigerians with calls for unity, sacrifice, end to insecurity, love and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. Messages rolled in from Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia; Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah; Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF); Senator Cyril Fasuyi; and others. In his message, Gov. Alia felicitated with the Christian faithful in the state and across the nation for commemorating another Easter marking the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the salvation of mankind. A statement by the…

By Okerafor Athanasius, Jalingo Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has commissioned a private television station, Kwararafa TV, in the North-East State. The starion, our correspondent gathered, is established at Wukari, headquarters of Wukari Local Government Area (LGA) of the State. Performing the ceremony at Wukari, traditional home place of the ancient Kwararafa Kingdom, Gov. Kefas expressed joy over the vision that led to the setting up of the sight-and-sound news medium, explaining that it will contribute to the state's development and growth. Pledging to give every necessary support to the outfit because of its vision to inform, educate and…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu, and Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has stepped up preparations to guarantee peace and security during this year's Easter celebrations just as prominent Nigerians including Rep Akin Alabi; Alaafin of Oyo, HRM Oba Abimbola Owoade 1; chieftain of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the South-West, Ambassador Ajadi Oguntoyinbo; and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Oyo State governorship aspirant, Otunba Olugbenga Peter Obafemi, have saluted Nigerians during the festive period, urging love, patience, unity, sacrifice and other virtues. In Enugu, the State Command of NSCDC said it has deployed no fewer than…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Contrary to the number of casualties announced by the Benue State Police Command, the State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has confirmed the death of 55 persons in Logo and Ukum Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Sankera axis of the state as a result of last Thursday's attacks by suspected herdsmen. Speaking during a visit to the affected communities to assess the number of casualties in the area, Gov. Alia condemned the unprovoked invasion, warning that any local found collaborating with the attackers would not be spared. Gov. Alia who assured residents that the state government was taking…

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Education Quality Assurance Services (FEQAS) have joined forces to host a comprehensive workshop on the revised National Education Quality Assurance Policy. The collaborative effort aimed to enhance education quality in FCT by ensuring that schools meet minimum standards and quality control measures. Mandate Secretary, FCT Education Secretariat, Dr. Danlami Hayyo said that the revised policy was a comprehensive framework that addresses various facets of education quality. He said: "The revised policy is a comprehensive framework that addresses various facets of education quality viz-a-viz monitoring, supervision, assessment, evaluation of schools and capacity development…