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The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis, who died on Sunday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The revered pontiff is remembered globally for his humility, compassion, and steadfast dedication to peace, social justice, and the dignity of…
As Christians around the world celebrate Easter, the Anglican Bishop of Aguata Diocese, Right Reverend Samuel Ezeofor, has called on political and public office holders to embrace humility and serve the people with sincerity, following the example of Jesus Christ. Delivering his Easter message at the Chapel of Grace, Bishop’s…
In a major breakthrough in the fight against banditry, the Katsina State Police Command has successfully foiled a kidnap attempt along the Funtua-Gusau highway, rescuing ten victims unharmed. The incident occurred on the night of April 19, 2025, at approximately 9:35 p.m., when suspected armed bandits ambushed two vehicles traveling…
In an extraordinary display of endurance and dedication to journalism, Nigerian journalist Livinus Chibuike Victor has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the longest interview marathon, completing an astonishing 72 hours and 30 minutes of non-stop interviews in Abuja. The historic feat took place from Friday, April 17 to…
The Vatican has announced the death of Pope Francis II. In a statement, Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced that the pontiff died at the age of 88 years. The pontiff, who was Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church, became pope in 2013 after his predecessor Benedict XVI resigned.…
Nigerian chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon after playing non-stop for 64 hours at Times Square, New York. Onakoya and his playing partner, Puerto Rican chess master Shawn Martinez, shattered the previous record…
Manchester United slumped to a record-breaking 15th Premier League defeat of the season on Sunday, falling 1-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford, as Pablo Sarabia’s sublime free-kick sealed the visitors’ victory. Despite an encouraging midweek triumph over Olympique Lyonnais in the UEFA Europa League, United were brought crashing back…
In a historic and coordinated move to eliminate circulating variant poliovirus type 2 in the Lake Chad Basin, the Ministers of Health from Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, the Central African Republic (CAR), and the Republic of Niger have officially launched a synchronized regional polio vaccination campaign targeting over 83 million children…
Pope Francis made a surprise yet moving appearance on Easter Sunday at St. Peter’s Square, addressing thousands of Catholic faithful despite ongoing health challenges that have kept him away from most Holy Week events. The 88-year-old pontiff appeared in a wheelchair on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, where he…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has revealed a series of financial irregularities and accountability breaches under its immediate past leadership, following a detailed audit probe. The union’s Congress-commissioned committee cited missing documents, unverified expenditures, and a complete lack of financial transparency during the previous…
