Pope Francis’ funeral has been scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square. The ceremony will be presided over by the dean of the College of Cardinals. Following his passing, cardinals gathered at the Vatican to arrange the funeral and burial, while also beginning preparations for the conclave to elect a…
Prominent human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has revealed that over ₦10 million has been raised within just four days to support Quadri Alabi, the teenager who gained national attention in 2023 after boldly stepping in front of Peter Obi’s campaign convoy. Effiong made the disclosure during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, April 21,…
Italian media have reported that Pope Francis likely died from a cerebral haemorrhage—believed to be a stroke—according to sources cited by La Repubblica and La Stampa. The condition is said to be unrelated to the respiratory issues and pneumonia he battled earlier this year. The Vatican officially announced the Pope’s passing on Easter Monday at…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, describing the late Pontiff as a humble servant of God, a relentless advocate for the poor, and a beacon of hope for millions across the globe. In a personally signed statement released on Easter Monday, April 21, President Tinubu paid tribute to…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has strongly condemned the arson attack on the Ilesa High Court 2, describing the incident as an unjustifiable assault on the state’s judiciary and a direct threat to democracy. The attack, which occurred on Sunday night, led to the destruction of vital court documents, sensitive exhibits, and significant damage to…
The Delta State Police Command has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Shimite Love, Special Adviser to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Trade and Export. Shimite reportedly died in the early hours of Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Asaba, where she was rushed for medical…
Nine people have been rescued from the rubble of a three-storey building that collapsed early Friday morning in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State. The building, which reportedly housed a restaurant, came down around 8 a.m. on April 19. Emergency responders from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Lagos State Emergency Management…
The Presidency has firmly denied recent media reports alleging that Vice President Kashim Shettima was denied access to the Presidential Villa, calling the claims “totally fabricated” and “a wild expression of wishful thinking.” In a statement released on Saturday, April 19, Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of…
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu to allow for urgent repairs on the runway, following mounting safety concerns. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the shutdown, citing a significant rupture in the asphalt surface of a critical section of the runway. According to FAAN,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that his opposition to Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 presidential ambition was based on principle—not personal grievances. Contrary to speculations that his stance stemmed from not being chosen as Atiku’s running mate, Wike said his decision was rooted in a firm belief in power rotation and…
