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Pope defies doctors’ advice, surprises crowd at Vatican square
Pope Francis made a surprise Sunday public appearance as he mingled with crowds at the Vatican just two weeks after leaving the hospital for a serious case of pneumonia. “A good Sunday to all. Thank you very much,” the 88-year-old pope said as he was wheeled through Saint Peter’s Square in his wheelchair after a
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Pope Francis made a surprise Sunday public appearance as he mingled with crowds at the Vatican just two weeks after leaving the hospital for a serious case of pneumonia. “A good Sunday to all. Thank you very much,” the 88-year-old pope said as he was wheeled through Saint Peter’s Square in his wheelchair after a
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US tariffs pose ‘destabilising challenges’ to Nigerian trade – Minister
The Federal Government has acknowledged the adverse impact of the newly imposed tariffs by US President Donald Trump on Nigeria’s oil and non-oil exports, which could potentially disrupt trade relations and affect the competitiveness of Nigerian products in the US market. In a statement issued on Sunday, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr
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The Federal Government has acknowledged the adverse impact of the newly imposed tariffs by US President Donald Trump on Nigeria’s oil and non-oil exports, which could potentially disrupt trade relations and affect the competitiveness of Nigerian products in the US market. In a statement issued on Sunday, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr
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NDLEA arrests grandfather, siblings for drugs
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 75-year-old grandfather, Nna Felix, and two brothers, John Abugu, 43, and Kenneth Abugu, 31, in separate drug trafficking incidents across the country as the agency intensified its crackdown on illicit drug activities. The Abugu brothers were arrested on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 75-year-old grandfather, Nna Felix, and two brothers, John Abugu, 43, and Kenneth Abugu, 31, in separate drug trafficking incidents across the country as the agency intensified its crackdown on illicit drug activities. The Abugu brothers were arrested on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the
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Northern CAN decries Plateau killings, commiserates with govt, residents
The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the killings of residents in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, which resulted in at least 52 fatalities. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Joseph Hayab, described the massacre as “barbaric,” “tragic,” and “utterly unacceptable.” He extended condolences to
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The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the killings of residents in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, which resulted in at least 52 fatalities. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Joseph Hayab, described the massacre as “barbaric,” “tragic,” and “utterly unacceptable.” He extended condolences to
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Nigerian nurse leaves US job for fulfillment, says money isn’t everything
A Nigerian nurse, Judith Okoli, has made waves after leaving her nursing career in the United States to settle in Nigeria. While many Nigerians are seeking greener pastures abroad, Okoli’s decision has sparked intense conversations. In a video shared online, Okoli responded to the many who questioned her move. Speaking in Pidgin English, she said,
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A Nigerian nurse, Judith Okoli, has made waves after leaving her nursing career in the United States to settle in Nigeria. While many Nigerians are seeking greener pastures abroad, Okoli’s decision has sparked intense conversations. In a video shared online, Okoli responded to the many who questioned her move. Speaking in Pidgin English, she said,
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I was in Canada when news of my selection broke – Alaafin
Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, has recounted the surprising and humbling journey that led to his emergence as the monarch of the historic Yoruba kingdom. Speaking in an interview published in the Nigerian Tribune on Saturday, the engineer-turned-king revealed that he never actively sought the throne and was not politically
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Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, has recounted the surprising and humbling journey that led to his emergence as the monarch of the historic Yoruba kingdom. Speaking in an interview published in the Nigerian Tribune on Saturday, the engineer-turned-king revealed that he never actively sought the throne and was not politically
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Alaafin unveils agenda, vows to tackle youth unemployment, promote culture
The newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has outlined his vision for the ancient Oyo Kingdom, promising to prioritise youth empowerment, infrastructure development, and the promotion of Yoruba culture and language. Oba Owoade officially ascended the throne in Oyo town on Saturday, marking the beginning of a new era following the passing of
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The newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has outlined his vision for the ancient Oyo Kingdom, promising to prioritise youth empowerment, infrastructure development, and the promotion of Yoruba culture and language. Oba Owoade officially ascended the throne in Oyo town on Saturday, marking the beginning of a new era following the passing of
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Nigeria to host Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden on official visit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria Désirée, will be visiting Nigeria from Monday, April 7 to Wednesday, April 9, 2025. This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Sunday. During her visit, the Crown Princess will engage in
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria Désirée, will be visiting Nigeria from Monday, April 7 to Wednesday, April 9, 2025. This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Sunday. During her visit, the Crown Princess will engage in
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Reject $1.08bn World Bank loan, probe missing funds, SERAP tells Tinubu
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. It said the President should instead direct the Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi, and anti-corruption agencies to investigate allegations that over N233bn of public funds are missing, diverted, or unaccounted for by various
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. It said the President should instead direct the Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi, and anti-corruption agencies to investigate allegations that over N233bn of public funds are missing, diverted, or unaccounted for by various
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Edo LP senator backs Abure’s removal
The senator representing Edo South, Neda Imasuen, has said that the Supreme Court’s judgment sacking Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure, is a welcomed one. Speaking to journalists in Benin on Saturday night, Imasuen, an LP Senator, described what has been happening in the Labour Party after the 2023 general election as unfortunate, noting that
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The senator representing Edo South, Neda Imasuen, has said that the Supreme Court’s judgment sacking Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure, is a welcomed one. Speaking to journalists in Benin on Saturday night, Imasuen, an LP Senator, described what has been happening in the Labour Party after the 2023 general election as unfortunate, noting that
