57 m. ago Respiratory attack leaves Pope in a critical condition — Vatican

Tribune Online Respiratory attack leaves Pope in a critical condition — Vatican Pope Francis remains in a critical condition after suffering a respiratory attack that required high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions, the Vatican confirmed on Saturday.  The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalised for nine days at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital with double pneumonia, is alert but not out of danger. “At the moment, the prognosis is reserved,” […] Respiratory attack leaves Pope in a critical condition — Vatican Tribune Online

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60 m. ago USA records first firing squad in 15 years as South Carolina inmate chooses it

A South Carolina Death Row inmate has chosen to die by firing squad, which would be the first time this read more USA records first firing squad in 15 years as South Carolina inmate chooses it

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1 hour 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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7 h. ago Veteran Actor John Amaefule Hospitalised With Stroke, Seeks Financial Aid

Nollywood actor John Amaefule has been hospitalised after suffering a stroke, raising concerns among fans and industry colleagues. Stanley Okereke, a well-known Nollywood producer, shared the news of the actor’s hospitalisation on Instagram on Friday. According to Stanley, the actor had a stroke on the left side of his brain and is currently undergoing treatment […] The post Veteran Actor John Amaefule Hospitalised With Stroke, Seeks Financial Aid appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago If we don’t take charge of our forests, we won’t see tomorrow

Tribune Online If we don’t take charge of our forests, we won’t see tomorrow  TIME was when the forest was the home of wealth and mirth. During those days, as the folk song says, the beloved wife stayed on the farm, not the homestead. You see, there were farms by the homestead but the real farms that housed the wealth of the race lay in the thick forests. A […] If we don’t take charge of our forests, we won’t see tomorrow Tribune Online

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22 h. ago I was depressed to watch Vatsa die the way he did —Babangida

Tribune Online I was depressed to watch Vatsa die the way he did —Babangida (Excerpt from ‘A Journey in Service’ by General Ibrahim Babangida) WHAT has come to be known as the Vatsa Coup occurred within the first few months of the administration. It began life first as a series of rumours. I heard through multiple sources that my childhood friend and long-time colleague, General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, was […] I was depressed to watch Vatsa die the way he did —Babangida Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Like U.S, Netherlands slashes development aid budget, shifts focus to national interests

The Dutch government has announced sweeping changes to its development aid strategy, focusing on national economic and security interests over read more Like U.S, Netherlands slashes development aid budget, shifts focus to national interests

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24 h. ago Babangida denies involvement in Dele Giwa’s murder, hopes truth will be unveiled in his life time

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Former Nigerian military president, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has revisited the unresolved murder of journalist Dele Giwa in his newly released autobiography, “A Journey in Service.” In the book launch in Abuja on February 20, 2025, Babangida expressed hope that the mystery surrounding Giwa’s death would eventually be unraveled, while vehemently […] The post Babangida denies involvement in Dele Giwa’s murder, hopes truth will be unveiled in his life time appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Pope responding to treatment but not yet out of danger – Doctors

Members of Pope Francis’ medical team at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, on Friday disclosed that the Pope is responding to treatment, read more Pope responding to treatment but not yet out of danger – Doctors

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28 h. ago “Nigerians Have Witnessed Unprecedented Difficulties; NNPP Will Defeat APC, PDP In 2027” – Kwankwaso Vows

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has expressed confidence in its ability to take over the reins of power in Nigeria by 2027. According to the Party’s National Chairman, Dr. Ajuki Ahmad, the NNPP is poised to become the ruling party, with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso emerging as the country’s president. Despite the internal crisis […] The post “Nigerians Have Witnessed Unprecedented Difficulties; NNPP Will Defeat APC, PDP In 2027” – Kwankwaso Vows appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Cynthia Erivo to play Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Hollywood Bowl

Nigerian-born British actress Cynthia Erivo has been cast to play the iconic role of Jesus in the upcoming musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the Hollywood Bowl. The announcement was made via Hollywood Bowl’s official Instagram account on Wednesday, highlighting Erivo’s impressive achievements as an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner, as well as a three-time Oscar Read More

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37 h. ago IBB: Soothsayer told us he would be head of state – Abdulsalami

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye and Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja Abdulsalami Abubakar, former military head of state, said a soothsayer had predicted in 1952 that IBB would become Nigeria’s head of state. In his remarks, he said his relationship with Babangida dates back 80 years ago in Minna, Niger state. Abdulsalami said he and Babangida were lured into […] The post IBB: Soothsayer told us he would be head of state – Abdulsalami appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago How Valentine’s Day Journey Unmasked Tantita’s ‘Magic’ In Delta Creeks

Tribune Online How Valentine’s Day Journey Unmasked Tantita’s ‘Magic’ In Delta Creeks The tranquillity and placidity of the once turbulent creeks along Warri rivers—stretching to Escravos, Ugborodo, and across Gbaramatu Kingdom, as well as the Ilaje enclaves all in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State—is unsettling. How, on earth, can this ‘wickedness’ persist at a time when hardship pervades the land?   This writer was […] How Valentine’s Day Journey Unmasked Tantita’s ‘Magic’ In Delta Creeks Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Convicted Kidnap Kingpin Evans Pleads For Mercy, Offers To Surrender Properties

Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, a convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, on Thursday, made a passionate plea for mercy before the Lagos State High Court. Through his lawyer, Etudo Emefo, Evans expressed remorse for his past actions, stating that he has undergone a transformation during his time in Kirikiri Maximum Prison. Evans revealed that he has obtained […] The post Convicted Kidnap Kingpin Evans Pleads For Mercy, Offers To Surrender Properties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago NCPC boss lauds Gov Nwifuru for sponsoring pilgrims to the holy land

Tribune Online NCPC boss lauds Gov Nwifuru for sponsoring pilgrims to the holy land   The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has commended the Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Francis Nwifuru, for being the first governor in the South-East to sponsor Christian pilgrims to the holy land for the NCPC 2024 main pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan. Bishop Adegbite made the […] NCPC boss lauds Gov Nwifuru for sponsoring pilgrims to the holy land Tribune Online

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41 h. ago IBB expresses regret for annulling June 12, 1993 election in revealing book

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye and Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja   Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has officially confirmed that the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola won the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election. In his autobiography, “A Journey in Service”,  he noted that Abiola, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, secured both the majority […] The post IBB expresses regret for annulling June 12, 1993 election in revealing book appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Katsina gov reaffirms commitment to building public service confidence 

Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda has emphasised his administration’s commitment to rebuilding public service confidence. This was as he called on members of the State Executive Council to prioritise matters affecting their respective offices and citizens and become agents of change in the State. Radda made this call while delivering his keynote address at Read More

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46 h. ago Access Holdings, NIBUCAA conduct HIV tests for 2,000 participants

The Nigerian Business Coalition Against AIDS partnered with Access Holdings to provide free HIV testing to over 2,000 participants at the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2025 to promote public health and reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country. According to a statement, the initiative, which took place recently in Lagos also sensitised more Read More

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49 h. ago Pa Adebanjo was a respected political leader — Tinubu’s wife

Tribune Online Pa Adebanjo was a respected political leader — Tinubu’s wife First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has described the late Afenifere chieftain, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as a respected political leader She stated this during a condolence visit to his family in Lekki, Lagos. ALSO READ: Pa Adebanjo once told me it is time to go — Obasanjo The First Lady, during the visit, expressed gratitude for the opportunity […] Pa Adebanjo was a respected political leader — Tinubu’s wife Tribune Online

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49 h. ago First Lady Tinubu pays tribute to late Ayo Adebanjo during condolence visit

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu has described the late Afenifere chieftain, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as a distinguished political leader whose legacy transcended political affiliations. She stated this during a condolence visit to the family at his Lekki residence in Lagos, according to a statement issued by her Media Aide, Bisola […] The post First Lady Tinubu pays tribute to late Ayo Adebanjo during condolence visit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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