Written by Onyekachi Eze The search for a new pope begins as former Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger steps down as the head of Roman Catholic Church by 8 pm today. Pope Benedict XVI, who will be 86 years in April, was elected into the throne of St. Peter in 2005. He announced his intention to resign on February 11, citing ill-health and old age. The Pope told the cardinals that … [Read more...] about Catholic Church after Pope Benedict XVI
Bill Clinton pays a glowing tribute to Nnamdi Asomugha
The former US President Bill Clinton was in Nigeria for THISDAY Teachers achievement awards. Speaking on the economic development and advancement of Nigeria, the former president emphasized the employment of Nigeria's brain powers living abroad. President Clinton understood the dynamic and trigonometric of trained skills, advanced education and intellectualism in the … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton pays a glowing tribute to Nnamdi Asomugha
Bill Clinton: Nigeria share prosperity to stop violence
Written by Associated Press Nigeria must target poverty in nation to stop violence now sweeping - Bill Clinton Former U.S. President Bill Clinton said Tuesday that Nigeria must do more to alleviate the extreme poverty across the nation’s predominantly Muslim north in order to halt the wave of bombings, shootings and kidnappings by Islamic extremists there. Clinton’s … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton: Nigeria share prosperity to stop violence
10 Nations with Largest Number of Catholics
According to Pew Research center, "The Catholic Church has 1.1 billion adherents worldwide, representing half of the global Christian population." Congo is the only country in Africa to make the list of ten countries with Largest number of Catholics. Nigeria is the 15th nation in the list of the largest number of Catholics. 15. Nigeria (14.38% 0f the … [Read more...] about 10 Nations with Largest Number of Catholics
Nigeria losing ground in changing oil world
Written by Reuters Analysis Nigeria will earn less for its oil and struggle to replace reserves unless it can end years of industry stagnation, at a time its biggest customer is becoming self-sufficient and African rivals are boosting supplies. A domestic energy boom in the United States has already sharply cut demand for Nigerian oil, while legal uncertainty, … [Read more...] about Nigeria losing ground in changing oil world