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Who is Cardinal Robert Prevost? Biography: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is a Chicago native born in 1955. After joining the Order of Saint Augustine in 1977 and making his solemn vows in 1981, he earned degrees in mathematics, divinity, and canon law—including a doctorate from the Pontifical College of St. Thomas…

woman has advised people making use of the social media not to try pink lips cream they are not familiar with so they don’t suffer the same fate as her. The lady’s mouth has literally puffed up into a balloon after trying a new pink lip cream in a local shop in town. The Twitter…

Jungle justice sometimes needs to be carried out…. A number of prominent personalities have expressed outrage after two boys were allegedly burnt alive for allegedly stealing a mobile phone. Anja Ringgren Loven – a philanthropist who has rescued numerous children branded witches and abandoned in Akwa Ibom State –  and Femi Fani-Kayode joined to express…

 Remember the 4-year-old boy whose eyes were allegedly plucked out by ritualists in Zaria? Help has finally come his way. The boy identified as Sadiq Abubakar Isa is currently on admission at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ABU), Zaria. The little boy’s father Sadiq Usman Isa said that the state governor El-Rufai sent…

In a shocking incident in Walmer, a suburb of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, a woman and her daughter were tragically shot and killed. The incident occurred in broad daylight, sending ripples of shock and sorrow through the local community. The victims, Anelisa and her mother Lusanda Coboza, were reportedly attacked while in the vicinity,…

The Vatican has announced that cardinals will convene next month in a confidential conclave to select the next pope.  This private assembly is scheduled to commence in the Sistine Chapel on May 7, involving approximately 135 cardinals from around the globe.  This event follows the passing of Pope Francis, who died at the age of…

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a single bolt of lightning has claimed the lives of three young siblings from the same family, sending shockwaves through their local community. The tragic incident took place during a severe thunderstorm, which swept through their area with unexpected ferocity, catching many residents off guard. According to eyewitness reports…

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the South African Police Service (SAPS), family members, and the broader community came together at Bobbiespark Hall in Bloemfontein to pay tribute to three young constables whose bodies were tragically found in the Hennops River in Centurion. The memorial service was a somber occasion marked by heartfelt speeches, shared grief,…

A tragic incident has shaken the community of Protea Glen, Soweto, after a young woman named Snenhlanhla was fatally stabbed by her ex-boyfriend at her workplace, Pick n Pay. The heartbreaking event unfolded in full view of colleagues and customers, leaving many in shock and mourning the sudden loss of a bright, young life. According…

A deep wave of sorrow has engulfed the technology sector in response to Elon Musk’s revelation about his mother, Maye Musk, who has been diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer and is gearing up for a difficult battle.  Maye Musk is recognized not only as the mother of Elon Musk but also as a prominent model, a…