4 h. ago Gunmen Kidnap 7 Passengers As Police Rescue 2 Victims In Kwara

  Gunmen have kidnapped seven occupants of two private vehicles at Eleyin Village in Isin local government area of Kwara State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the incident happened at about 5:45pm last Friday when about five armed men blocked the highway, stopping two private vehicles and forcefully taking all occupants to an unknown location. Sources disclosed […]

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6 h. ago Catholic bishop lambasts Kogi government over decay in public schools

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Catholic Bishop of Idah Diocese, Bishop Anthony Ademu Adaji, has criticised the Kogi State government for the deterioration of public primary and secondary schools, where students sit on bare floors to learn and write exams despite substantial monthly allocations. Speaking at a Chrism Mass at Saint Boniface Cathedral, Idah, to […] The post Catholic bishop lambasts Kogi government over decay in public schools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin A powerful rainstorm struck the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Saturday, April 26, causing extensive damage to facilities and properties worth millions of naira. The heavy rainfall, coupled with strong winds, devastated the camp’s infrastructure. An anonymous source at the […] The post Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Bishop Okoye lays Louis Carter Education foundation in Nnewi

From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi     Nnewi-born billionaire and a philanthropist, Sir Louis Carter Onwugbenu (Okpataozuora) on April 25, 2025, laid the foundation stone for Louis Carter International Vocational School, Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.  Structures at the site include fathers’ house, chapel for the school, foundation’s secretariat, administrative and classroom blocks, […] The post Bishop Okoye lays Louis Carter Education foundation in Nnewi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Pope Francis Honored At Funeral In St. Peter’s Square, World Leaders Pay Tribute

Pope Francis’ burial has drawn thousands of mourners to St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, Rome. Those present include United States President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Prince William. The leader of the Catholic Church passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday after a lengthy struggle with bilateral pneumonia. READ […] The post Pope Francis Honored At Funeral In St. Peter’s Square, World Leaders Pay Tribute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex

Former minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has demanded that Nigerians should be allowed to acquire firearms to defend themselves against terrorist attack. Mr. Dalung believes that the approval would put an end to the incessant killings going on in Benue, Plateau, Kwara and other places in the country. Addressing newsmen on Friday, the […] The post “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex-Minister Tells NASS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago PICTORIAL: World Leaders, Thousands Bid Pope Francis Farewell

Over 250,000 mourners attended a ‘simplified’ funeral service for late Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, remembering the “people’s pope” for his humanity and humility. Francis has now been laid to rest at Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore as he had requested. Pope Francis was transferred from the Vatican to the Basilica di […]

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28 h. ago Insecurity: Kwara LGAs Donate 320 Motorcycles To Vigilante Groups

Following the invasion of parts of Kwara North by suspected terrorists, the 16 local government areas in Kwara State have acquired 320 motorcycles for distribution to members of the vigilante groups across the state. LEADERSHIP gathered that the motorcycles were meant to aid the mobility of the local vigilantes in the thick forest where bandits […]

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29 h. ago Army Probes Alleged Extortion Of Farmers, Motorists By Personnel In Kwara

The 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army (NA), Sobi Cantonment in Ilorin, Kwara State on Saturday said that has begun investigation into allegation of extortion levied against its personnel on road blocks in Baruten and Kaiama local government areas of the state. A statement released by acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured […]

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31 h. ago Tens of thousands gather in St Peter’s Square for funeral of Pope Francis

Tens of thousands of mourners have gathered at St Peter’s Square on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis. Some read more Tens of thousands gather in St Peter’s Square for funeral of Pope Francis

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33 h. ago Trump, Macron, other world leaders attend Pope Francis’ funeral

By John Ogunsemore US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron are among world leaders present at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis on Saturday. The 266th Catholic pontiff, who died on Easter Monday, April 21 at the age of 88, will be buried today at the […] The post Trump, Macron, other world leaders attend Pope Francis’ funeral appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, along with other members of the Nigerian delegation, has arrived in Vatican City in preparation for Pope Francis’ funeral, set to take place on Saturday. Akpabio is in charge of a distinguished five-member team that President Bola Tinubu sent to represent Nigeria at the late head of the Roman Catholic Church’s […] The post Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Poor, migrants to bid last farewell at Francis’ funeral on Saturday – Vatican

The Vatican has disclosed that a group of migrants and poor people will surround Pope Francis’ wooden and zinc coffin read more Poor, migrants to bid last farewell at Francis’ funeral on Saturday – Vatican

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41 h. ago Akpabio leads Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, scheduled for today. Leading the five-member Nigerian delegation is Senate President Godswill Akpabio.     According to a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the delegation also […] The post Akpabio leads Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Akpabio, Ojukwu, Kukah, others land in Rome for burial of Pope Francis

By John Ogunsemore Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Friday led a high-powered Federal Government delegation to the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff died on Easter Monday, April 21, and is due for burial on Saturday. Other members of the Nigerian delegation sent by President Bola Tinubu include Minister of State […] The post Akpabio, Ojukwu, Kukah, others land in Rome for burial of Pope Francis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Senate President Leads Bishops To Pope Francis’ Funeral In Rome

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation in Rome, Italy to attend the burial of His Holiness, Pope Francis. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that Senate President Godswill Akpabio will be leading the five-member delegation on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Other members of the delegation are the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu […] The post Senate President Leads Bishops To Pope Francis’ Funeral In Rome appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago UPDATED: Tinubu appoints Akpabio head of Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. Leading the five-member Nigerian delegation is Senate President Godswill Akpabio. According to a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the delegation […] The post UPDATED: Tinubu appoints Akpabio head of Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Pope Francis: Nigerian delegation led by Akpabio to attend funeral

Senate President Godswill Akpabio is at the forefront of a high-level Nigerian delegation that will be present at the funeral ceremony for the late Pope Francis. The event will take place in Vatican City on Saturday, and the announcement was made in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information […] The post Pope Francis: Nigerian delegation led by Akpabio to attend funeral appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Akpabio Leads Nigerian Delegation To Pope Francis Funeral In Vatican City

President Bola Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the burial of His Holiness, Pope Francis, on Saturday, April 26. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio is at the head of the five-member delegation. Other members of the delegation are the Minister […]

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63 h. ago Tinubu’s appointments reflect federal character –Kwara South leaders

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Traditional rulers and respected leaders in the Kwara South senatorial district have lauded President Bola Tinubu’s recent federal appointments, saying they reflect a strong adherence to the principles of federal character. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin yesterday, the group, led by  Dr. James Ayeni, insisted that the appointments into public offices […] The post Tinubu’s appointments reflect federal character –Kwara South leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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