Vatican Reveals Date for Pope Francis’ Final Burial
The funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday at 10:00am (0800 GMT) in the square in front of St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican announced…
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FG Launches New Payroll Audit to Eliminate Ghost Workers
The Federal Government, through the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation , has begun a personnel audit aimed at identifying and removing ‘ghost workers’…
Security
Shock as Okpebholo Dethrones Agenebode Monarch Over Kidnappings, Killings in Edo
Governor Monday Okpebholo yesterday placed the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode, in Estako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Dr. George Oshiapi Egabor, on indefinite…
Business
Filling stations shut after Dangote Refinery’s petrol price drop
Some filling stations and petroleum products marketers, partners of Dangote Refinery’s petrol, temporarily shut down for the past five days after the latest premium motor spirit…
Politics
Tinubu arrives in Abuja after visit to France
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following his visit to France. He was received at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja…
Security
Protests in Jos over Plateau killings
Fresh protests broke out on Monday in Jos, the Plateau State capital, in response to the continued killings of indigenous residents by suspected Fulani militants. Led…
No Deal Yet on Enugu Airport Concession – Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has dismissed reports claiming that a lengthy concession period had been agreed upon for the Akanu Ibiam…
Politics
National Assembly Shifts Plenary Resumption to May 6
The National Assembly has extended the resumption date for plenary sessions by one week, shifting it from Tuesday, April 29, 2025, to Tuesday, May 6, 2025.…
Politics
President Tinubu To Return Today – Bayo Onanuga
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria today following official visits to France and the United Kingdom. The announcement was made on Monday…
Security
New Terrorist Group ‘Mahmuda’ Occupies Parts of Kwara and Niger States, Emir Raises Alarm
Emir of Yashikira, Umoru Seriki, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, is distressed that concerned authorities have abandoned communities under attacks by a terror group…