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Pope Francis on Sunday tasked the world to learn from history on the threat of nuclear war over Ukraine and choose the path of peace. Reflecting on the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s, “we cannot forget the danger of nuclear war that threatened the world at that time”, the pope said during a canonisation mass in St Peter’s Square. “Why not learn from history? Even at that time there were conflicts and huge tensions, but the way of peace was chosen,” the 85-year-old said. US President Joe Biden said Thursday the world is facing nuclear “Armageddon”, warning that Russian…

Residents of Kulias, in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, were on Sunday thrown into mourning after suspected terrorists killed four persons in the community. It was learnt that among those killed by the terrorists were two village heads and two other residents. In a text message sent to PUNCH correspondent in Jos on Sunday, a resident, who did not want to be identified, said, “Greetings! Last night (Saturday), unknown gunmen whom we suspect to be terrorists attacked Kulias community by Government College, Bokkos, around 7.40pm and killed one of my family members, Ishaya M. Fompun, and his…

His Holiness, Pope Francis, has appointed a Nigerian, His Eminence, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, to serve as a member of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life. Okpaleke’s appointment was among some recently created Cardinals to be members of different dicasteries of the Roman Curia, the Vatican announced. The appointment was contained in a statement on Saturday through Fr Mike Umoh, the National Director of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja. “The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life was established by Pope Francis on 15 August 2016 with the ‘Motu Proprio’ ‘Sedula Mater’, which describes the responsibilities and…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared all correctional facilities across the country red zones, following incessant attacks and jail breaks in recent times. The Minster of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola said this when he featured on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja. Aregbesola said that the service now conducts periodic simulation exercises of attacks and responses in the most risky facilities in the country. He said that the service was also doing its best to prepare the operatives to respond to any such attack. “Before Kuje attack, regrettably, that was not done, but since the attack,…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it will not disrupt the 2023 election in Nigeria’s south-east region. There have been reports that the group intends to disturb next year’s poll. The reports have been attributed to a splinter group within IPOB. Reacting in a statement on Saturday, Emma Powerful, the group’s spokesperson, said IPOB “is not interested and will never involve” itself in the upcoming election. He accused the federal government of “covertly recruiting and positioning” to make the south-east unsafe and “blame IPOB for the election violence”. Powerful added that IPOB is “indivisible” and any information not issued…

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Ibrahim Ali, has bagged a meritorious award in recognition of his selfless disposition to nation building. The award was presented on Saturday during the annual Irigwe cultural day celebration, OTU RIGWE 2022 held in Jos, Plateau state. The Irigwe Chiefdom in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau state also commended Gen Ali’s peace initiative. According to Irigwe Development Association (IDA), the “selfless service and untiring efforts” of Ali who doubles as Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have brought peace to Plateau state and its environ. Chairman of the association,…

A statement by Kogi state Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, has revealed plans by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote to cause chaos in Kogi state. The commissioner alleged that the plan which was hatched in a secret meeting is also targeted at falsifying criminal charges against top government functionaries in Kogi state. The statement further cautioned Aliko Dangote to behave civil or face the consequences. Recall that SPY REPORTERS earlier disclosed how Dangote illegally acquired the state owned Obajana Cement Company without following due process. The cement factory has been under lock and key due to the lingering debacle.…

The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, said the suspended Abuja-Kaduna train services would resume operation in January 2023. The date of resumption has become necessary after the release of the remaining 23 kidnapped victims. Sambo further disclosed that the federal government did not pay any ransom for the release of the victims. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the minister said: “I want to state categorically that because this government does not support or approve ransom payment, no Kobo was paid in exchange for the release of the 23 hostages and even for the release of the other hostages.” Sambo said…

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Vincent Ogbulafor has passed on. Ogbulafor died on Thursday in Canada at the age of 73 years. Confirming his death, a family member who wished to be anonymous said Ogbulafor died of an undisclosed illness. The deceased was the PDP’s first National Secretary. He hails from Olokoro in Umuahia South Local Government of Abia State. Ogbulafor, was born on May 24, 1949. He was the first PDP’s National Secretary before he later became the party’s National Chairman. The deceased was, however, forced to resign his position after he fell out with…

Folasade Ogunsola, a Professor of Microbiology, has emerged as the 13th Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos (UNILAG). Ogunsola made history, as she becomes the first female VC of the institution established in 1962. She will succeed the outgoing and 12th VC, Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, whose five-year single term ends on November 11. Her contenders were Professors Abayomi Akinyeye, Department of History, Faculty of Arts; Mathew Ilori and Adeyinka Adekunle – Department of Microbiology, and Botany, Faculty of Sciences. Timothy Nubi, Department of Estate Management, Faculty of Environmental Sciences; Imran Smith, Faculty of Law; Ayo Olowe, Department of Finance, Faculty…