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President Bola Tinubu, on Monday night returned to Abuja after over two weeks working visit to Europe. President Tinubu, whose aircraft touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 9:50pm, was received by senior officials of his administration. Recall that Tinubu departed Nigeria on Wednesday, April 2, and had … [Read more…]

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church. His death has triggered a mourning period which involves centuries-old rites. It has also set into motion the process for electing a new pontiff. A conclave can be expected to be held between 15 and … [Read more…]

Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, has died at 88, the Vatican has announced. The pope’s death was announced on Monday morning by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo. “Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father … [Read more…]

…As IGP Commends Bravery, Resilience of Officers in combating crimes In a series of successful operations, the Nigeria Police Force has demonstrated its resolve in ensuring public safety and combating all forms of criminal activities. These operations, exemplified in several states across the country, have led to the arrest of 3 suspected terrorists, recovery of … [Read more…]

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian Christians to use the Easter period to pray for compassionate leaders—those who can truly share in the people’s pain. In his Easter message on Saturday, Obi stated that compassionate leaders are those who always consider the impact … [Read more…]

A devastating collapse of a three-storey building at 9 & 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu-Berger, on April 19, 2025, has claimed five lives, with 12 victims rescued alive as of 02:41 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), which confirmed the figures, reported that the deceased include three females and two … [Read more…]

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced a change in the commencement date of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The exam is now scheduled to begin on April 24, 2025, instead of the previous April 25. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, and shared … [Read more…]

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has extended season’s greetings and warm congratulations to Christians in Anambra State and across Nigeria on the happy celebration of Easter, which marks the end of the Lent season as well as commemorates the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In his reflective goodwill message, … [Read more…]

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has described Easter as a time for forgiveness, love, and strengthening of the bonds of unity across creeds and tribes. Mbah stated this in his Easter message to the people of Enugu State and the nation on Saturday. “As Christians in Nigeria join other Christian faithful across the … [Read more…]