Pope Francis, the trailblazing pontiff from Argentina who reshaped the Catholic Church with his message of compassion, inclusion, and reform, died at 88, the Vatican announced early Monday. His death was confirmed by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who in a statement said:“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the…
At least 143 people have been confirmed dead, and many others remain missing after a fuel-laden boat caught fire and capsized on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), officials reported on Friday. The tragedy occurred on Tuesday in northwest DRC when a wooden boat, packed with hundreds of passengers, caught fire…
U.S. Mission Updates Visa Interview Requirements for Nigerian Applicants The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced new guidelines for visa interviews, set to take effect from April 22, 2025. In a statement released on Friday via the mission’s official website, the U.S. advised all visa applicants in Abuja and Lagos to present a DS-160…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has debunked the information circulating online about the Saudi-visa Umrah and Hajj suspension .In a statement released by NAHCON ,the agency said the news is false and it has not received any official communication from Saudi authorities on the matter.The Agency advised the Public to disregard the rumor and…
Arsenal delivered a sensational 3-0 victory over Champions League holders Real Madrid, with Declan Rice’s free-kick brilliance propelling the Gunners to the brink of a semi-final spot. Rice scored two magnificent free kicks in the second half of the quarter-final first leg at the Emirates Stadium, while Mikel Merino added a third. Real Madrid’s Eduardo…
The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has stated that the Federal Government plans to enhance non-oil revenue as a strategy to mitigate the negative impact of the trade tariffs imposed on certain countries by President Donald Trump. Edun also reassured that the Economic Management Team (EMT) will convene to evaluate the potential effects of the…
Arne Slot’s team took the lead with a stunning 25-yard strike from Alexis Mac Allister, but Fulham turned the game around with three goals in 13 minutes before half-time. Ryan Sessegnon leveled the score with a composed first-time finish after Andreas Pereira’s cross fell perfectly for him in the box. Nine minutes later, Alex Iwobi…
On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu left for Paris, France, for a brief working visit. A video shared by the Presidency showed the President greeting senior government officials before boarding the Presidential aircraft. At the airport to see him off were key figures, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; Minister…
Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, tragically passed away in Ghana on Saturday during a boxing match. Olanrewaju, a former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, was competing against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at the Bukom Boxing Arena when he unexpectedly lost consciousness. Reports indicate that…
Saudi Arabia has officially confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Shawwal 1446 and signaling the end of Ramadan. As a result, Eid Al-Fitr 1446/2025 will be celebrated in the Kingdom on Sunday, March 30, 2025. With this announcement, all eyes now turn to Nigeria, where His Eminence, the Sultan of…
