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Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has called for enhanced collaboration between stakeholders in the public and private sectors to drive Nigeria’s skills development agenda and unlock the country’s vast demographic potential. Speaking at the 5th National Council on Skills (NCS) meeting held in Abuja, the Vice President emphasised the need…
In a significant policy shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the use of cash transactions for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. This decision comes after appeals from Vice President Kashim Shettima and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), aimed at safeguarding…
The funeral of Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, the Holy See Press Office announced Tuesday. The solemn Mass will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, and concelebrated by Patriarchs, Cardinals,…
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…
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.…
Pope Francis is steadily regaining his strength, voice, and mobility following a serious bout of pneumonia, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday. Th Francis is steadily regaining his strength, voice, and mobility following a serious bout of pneumonia, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday. The 88-year-old pontiff, who was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli…
In a stirring show of resilience and spiritual commitment, Pope Francis made a surprise public appearance at the Vatican on Sunday—just two weeks after being discharged from the hospital with a severe case of pneumonia. Wheeled through a sunlit Saint Peter’s Square, the 88-year-old pontiff greeted thousands following a mass…
As the Eid prayers draw near, the Kano State government has intensified security measures across strategic locations and Eid grounds within the metropolitan area. A correspondent from Radio Nigeria reports that despite the security agencies’ ban on the traditional Sallah Durbar, residents are making early preparations for the prayers, maintaining…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has secured 1,000 bed spaces in Tent A at Muna for Nigerian pilgrims ahead of the 2025 Hajj, with further allocations expected from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, made this known during a meeting with…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan, urging them to sustain the spirit of prayer, sacrifice, and unity beyond the holy month. In a statement released through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi,…
