By Newspointer Vatican City, – May 8, 2025 In a historic moment for the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. He becomes the first American to lead the Church in its 2,000-year history. Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti announced the election from…
By Daniel Mtindiga, Jalingo May 8, 2025 The late editor of Worldview Magazine and Assistant Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Taraba State Council, Comrade Jethro Yerga, has been laid to rest amid emotional scenes from family, colleagues, and sympathizers. Yerga was interred at Unique Nursery and Primary School, Kyado, in Ukum Local…
By Salejo Kano Kano Nigeria – May 8, 2025 The Association of People Living with Hypertension (APLWH) and the GAMMUN Centre for Care and Development have commended the Kano State Government for its efforts in scaling up hypertension prevention and management across the state. The commendation came during a courtesy visit to the State Commissioner…
By Willies Ugo, Gombe Gombe State – May 8, 2025 The Gombe State Executive Council, chaired by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved several multi-billion naira projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure, education, and economic development across the state. Infrastructure Development The Council sanctioned over 74 kilometers of rural road construction under the World Bank-supported Rural…
By Newspointer Jalingo Taraba state– May 8, 2025 The Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has announced the constitution of the Amirul Hajj team for the 2025 pilgrimage to Mecca. In a statement issued by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Chief Barr. Gebon Timothy Kataps, the appointed members are: HRH…
By Taiwo Oguniyi Ogidi, Anambra State — May 8, 2025A devastating incident occurred in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, where five siblings tragically lost their lives to suspected food poisoning. Their mother, who also consumed the same meal, is currently in critical condition at an undisclosed hospital. The incident unfolded on…
By Abdulahi Alhassan, Kaduna Kano Nigeria – May 8, 2025 The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has organised a one-day capacity-building workshop for its adhoc staff in preparation for the 2025 Hajj operation. The workshop, which took place at the Afficient Event Center, gathered key stakeholders and temporary staff selected to assist in this year’s…
By Musa Ahmed Mohammed As Governor Abdullahi A. Sule, the Engineer of morden Nasarawa approaches his sixth year in office, having been first sworn in on May 29, 2019, re-elected for a second term and sworn in on May 29, 2023, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the remarkable transformation taking place across…
By Newspointer Jalingo Taraba – May 8, 2025 Member Representing Ardo- kola, Lau and Karim- lamido Federal Constituency Hon. Audu Mohammed Lauya has been commended for his unwavering commitment to serving his constituency with integrity, humility, and transparency. Constituents and local observers have highlighted his compassionate approach to addressing community needs and his consistent presence…
