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Trump Slams Pope Leo As ‘Weak On Crime’ And ‘Terrible’ On Foreign Policy

NewsDeskNgApr 13, 2026April 13, 20260

Trump criticises Pope Leo over Iran conflict and immigration stance, deepening rift between the US president and Vatican leadership. Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on Pope Leo XIV, criticising the pontiff’s positions on foreign policy, immigration and security. In a post on Truth Social late Sunday, the US...

Pope Leo XIV Begins Landmark Algeria Visit, Calls For Christian–Muslim Unity

NewsDeskNgApr 13, 2026April 13, 20260

Pope Leo XIV begins historic Algeria visit promoting Christian-Muslim coexistence and honoring St Augustine amid global tensions criticism. Pope Leo XIV on Monday began the first-ever papal visit to Algeria, launching an 11-day African tour with a mission to promote Christian–Muslim coexistence, honour the legacy of St. Augustine, and mark...

The Return Of Arinzo Hits ₦224m, Tops Box Office For Two Weekends

NewsDeskNgApr 13, 2026April 13, 20260

FilmOne confirms The Return of Arinzo surpasses ₦224m, dominating cinemas for two consecutive weekends across West Africa. The Return of Arinzo has continued its strong performance at the Nigerian box office, crossing ₦224 million and retaining the number one spot for two consecutive weekends. The film, distributed by FilmOne Entertainment,...

Commanding Officer, Six Soldiers Killed As Troops Repel Terrorist Attack In North-East

NewsDeskNgApr 13, 2026April 13, 20260

Seven personnel, including a Commanding Officer, killed by IED after troops foiled terrorist attack in Monguno, military says. A Commanding Officer and six other personnel have been killed after troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, repelled a terrorist attack on their position in Monguno,...

Adekunle Gold Unveils Fuji Xtra Deluxe, Reveals Featured Artistes Ahead Of May 1 Release

NewsDeskNgApr 13, 2026April 13, 20260

Adekunle Gold unveils Fuji Xtra tracklist, confirming Olamide, Tml Vibez and Simi appearances ahead of May 1 release. Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has released the full tracklist for his upcoming deluxe project Fuji Xtra, with the body of work scheduled to arrive on May 1, 2026, as an extension of...

Dangote Plans Landmark Multi-Exchange Listing Of $20bn Refinery Across Africa

NewsDeskNgApr 13, 2026April 13, 20260

Dangote considers cross-border listing of refinery shares, aiming to deepen African capital markets and attract wider investor participation. Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, is considering a multi-exchange listing of his $20 billion oil refinery, in a move that could mark one of the most significant cross-border public offerings in Africa’s...

Okowa Accepts Call To Contest Delta North Senate Seat In 2027

NewsDeskNgApr 13, 2026April 13, 20260

Former delta Governor Okowa accepts Delta North senatorial bid, pledges service, apologises for backing Nwoko, seeks support ahead of 2027 elections. Former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has declared his intention to contest the Delta North senatorial seat in the 2027 general election under the All Progressives Congress (APC), following...

ADC Alleges Venue Denial Ahead Of Abuja Convention, Moves Event To Alternative Centre

NewsDeskNgApr 13, 2026April 13, 20260

ADC alleges venue denial in Abuja, relocates convention to alternative centre, insists event proceeds despite last-minute setbacks. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused authorities of denying it access to major public venues in Abuja ahead of its national convention scheduled for April 14, 2026. In a post shared on...

SANGDID Foundation Transforms Lives with Week-Long Outreach Reaching Hundreds

NewsDeskNgApr 13, 2026April 13, 20260

The SANGDID Foundation has successfully concluded its “Week of Love” outreach programme, held from March 1 to March 7, 2026, reaching hundreds of vulnerable individuals and promoting community development. The initiative, themed “Give to Gain,” was led by the foundation’s founder, Barrister (Mrs.) Ndidiamaka Akpaumontia, and focused on improving the...

Benisheikh Attack: Situating Security Agencies’ Intel Response

NewsDeskNgApr 13, 2026April 13, 20260

By Louis Achi At the risk of sounding jaded, intelligence, intel, typically refers to secret, security, or strategic data gathered about an enemy or a situation. It often implies actionable knowledge used for decision-making in security, business, or competitive contexts. This is the focus of this analysis. In the aftermath...