Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Rome

October 12, 2022

Pope begs Putin for peace as Russia bombards Ukraine 

On October 25, the 85-year-old religious leader will pray for peace at the Colosseum in Rome with representatives of other religions.

October 9, 2022

Demonstrators rally in Rome for better working conditions, oppose far-right

The attendees called for a renewed focus on labour and social justice issues in Italy and Europe.

Demonstrators in Rome
September 20, 2022

Italy’s frontrunner party suspends candidate for praising Hitler

The Brothers of Italy party, expected to win national elections, suspended one of its candidates on Tuesday after he was found to have praised Hitler.

September 18, 2022

NDLEA confiscates 26,600 bottles of ‘Akuskura’ in Kano, arrests producer

A consignment of the psychoactive substance was seized with the producer in Kano.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
May 31, 2022

Pilot sacked after allegedly sleeping during long distance flight

The pilot refuted claims that he fell asleep, that instead the radio connection was interrupted due to a technical issue.

ITA Airways Airbus A330
October 27, 2021

Rome Summit: Thousands of policemen, soldiers to protect G20 leaders against violent unrest

“This is a moment of great tension,’’ Italian Interior Minister Luciana Lamorgese said on Wednesday.

August 9, 2021

Nigeria includes Jordan as Christian pilgrimage destination

Jordan joins Israel, Rome and Greece as pilgrimage destinations for Nigeria.

NCPC Exec sec with Jordanian minister
May 17, 2021
Rafael Nadal
May 3, 2021

Pope Francis will clap that I criticise Buhari’s evil regime: Father Mbaka

“The last person this administration should fight is the Father Mbaka. If they speak against me, the anger of heaven will be upon them, and how the end will shock everybody.”

Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka and President Muhammadu Buhari