8 h. ago Pope in critical condition after respiratory attack — Vatican

Pope Francis’s condition “remains critical,” the Vatican said on Saturday, confirming that the 88-year-old pontiff was alert but had suffered a respiratory attack requiring “high-flow oxygen” and blood transfusions. “At the moment, the prognosis is reserved,” the statement read, as the head of the Catholic Church prepared to spend his ninth night at Rome’s Gemelli Read More

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11 h. ago PDP holds peaceful zonal congress in Bauchi, elects new leaders

Tribune Online PDP holds peaceful zonal congress in Bauchi, elects new leaders Amidst its unending leadership crisis, Nigeria’s main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday, successfully held its North East zonal Congress in what is seen as a significant milestone in the party’s preparations for the National Convention. The event, which took place at the Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu Square, Government House, Bauchi, was attended by […] PDP holds peaceful zonal congress in Bauchi, elects new leaders Tribune Online

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21 h. ago OSPRE Trains LG Staff On Early Warning, Response To Conflicts

The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) has conducted training for selected local government areas in Benue State on early warning systems and responses to conflicts and disasters. OSPRE’s programme manager, Hafsah Matazu, stated yesterday that the training was aimed at enhaning the early warning, response, and resilience capabilities of participants. According to OSPRE’s […]

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28 h. ago How I was expelled while preparing to attend 1992 NUGA – Sowore

Nigerian politician and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, shares his love for running and other sports, in this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE You’ve participated in some editions of the Lagos City Marathon. What’s your connection with sports? Resilience. The marathon is one of the few endeavours I’ve engaged in that shows that even when you Read More

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36 h. ago OSPRE Trains LGs On Early Warning, Response To Conflicts, Disasters In Benue

The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) has trained selected local government areas in Benue State on early warning systems and responses to conflicts and disasters. Established in 2022 under ECOWAS frameworks, OSPRE, also known as the National Centre for the Coordination of Early Warning and Response Mechanisms, is tasked with fostering a culture […]

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50 h. ago World Series: Green Falcons to play Ghana, France friendlies

The Nigerian women’s rugby league team, known as the Green Falcons, will face Ghana and France in friendly games and also take part in the third edition of the women’s league as preparations for their historic appearance in the 2025 Rugby League World Series. This follows their remarkable performance in the Middle East-Africa Women’s Rugby Read More

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61 h. ago You missed historic opportunity in 1993, Tinubu tells Babangida

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday reflected on a moment when he boldly confronted former military President Ibrahim Babangida, telling him he had missed a historic opportunity. Babangida, who ruled Nigeria from 1985 to 1993, was the country’s head of state when Tinubu was elected to the Senate in 1992 to represent Lagos West. Speaking at Read More

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3 d. ago Senate Threatens To Expel USAID Over Alleged Boko Haram Funding

The Nigerian Senate has issued a stern warning to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), stating that the agency’s offices in Nigeria will be shut down if allegations of funding Boko Haram terrorists are proven true. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during a plenary session on Wednesday, emphasised the need for a thorough investigation […] The post Senate Threatens To Expel USAID Over Alleged Boko Haram Funding appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 2025 Hajj: FCT MPWB to begin distribution of materials to intending pilgrims

Tribune Online 2025 Hajj: FCT MPWB to begin distribution of materials to intending pilgrims He said the full preparations for the hajj would resume after the fasting to actualise the success of the operation and ensure that intending pilgrims are well prepared for the spiritual journey to the holy land of Saudi Arabia. 2025 Hajj: FCT MPWB to begin distribution of materials to intending pilgrims Tribune Online

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3 d. ago 2025 Hajj: NAHCON Denies Violating Contractual Deal With Saudi Company

In a firm response to recent claims that a Saudi Arabian company, Mashariq Al Dhahabiah Al Mutawazi, is preparing to sue the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) over violation of contract to provide services to Nigerian pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj exercise, the commission has categorically denied any wrongdoing, asserting that the allegations of […]

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3 d. ago UK Varsity Meets Tinubu’s Aide On Climate Change, Seeks Collaboration

Officials from the Climate Change and Terrorism Centre at Swansea University, UK, recently met with Comrade Kelani Olatunji Yusuff, the special assistant to the President on Climate Change Matters, and his team. The meeting was part of the preparatory discussions for the upcoming 1st National Summit on Climate Change and Terrorism, which will be hosted […]

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5 d. ago Nigerian firm to release Africa’s first feature film on AI, ‘Makemation’ in April

Makemation, the first feature film out of Africa themed on artificial intelligence, is poised to make history as it prepares for its highly anticipated global release in Lagos, Nigeria this Easter. This groundbreaking production has already garnered global attention with an international teaser screening at the 2024 Global AI Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a […] The post Nigerian firm to release Africa’s first feature film on AI, ‘Makemation’ in April appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago EU Commission to visit Ukraine on third anniversary of Russian invasion

The European Commission said on Monday its top team would visit Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion — a show of support after Washington offered truce talks to Moscow. The visit next week by commission president Ursula von der Leyen and other senior officials was announced as key European leaders prepared to hold Read More

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6 d. ago Kanu Vows To Remain In Detention For Life Until Impartial Judge Takes Over His Case

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has made a bold declaration, stating that he is prepared to spend the rest of his life in detention if it means waiting for a proper and impartial judge to handle his case. Kanu has been detained since 2021, facing terrorism-related charges before Justice […] The post Kanu Vows To Remain In Detention For Life Until Impartial Judge Takes Over His Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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