2 h. ago Pope Francis Suffered, Died Of Stroke — Vatican Confirms Cause Of Death

  The Vatican on Monday officially announced that Pope Francis has passed away following a severe stroke that resulted in a coma and ultimately led to heart failure. The 88-year-old pontiff died peacefully in his private quarters at the Santa Marta residence within the Vatican at 7:35 a.m. local time . According to the death […] The post Pope Francis Suffered, Died Of Stroke — Vatican Confirms Cause Of Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Niger: Thugs on rampage, kill bank driver, beat man to coma in latest attack

From John Adams, Minna There seems to be no end in sight over the activities of some youths suspected to be thugs in Minna,  Niger State, who have continued to unleash terror, and stabbing innocent citizens to death without any provocation. The latest victims in the ongoing brutal killing by these thugs are  :a driver […] The post Niger: Thugs on rampage, kill bank driver, beat man to coma in latest attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Anxiety in Delta over death of Shimite, special adviser on trade, exports

…We’re trying to ascertain cause of death – Police …Oborevwori mourns Shimite’s death There is anxiety in the air following read more Anxiety in Delta over death of Shimite, special adviser on trade, exports

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10 h. ago Pope Francis Bridged Islam, Christianity, Fought For The Weak — Buhari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Christians all across the world in mourning the demise of the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, who departed the earth on Easter Monday. In a reaction to the news of the death, the former President, in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, said Christians in […]

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10 h. ago Edo Govt to improve learning facilities, recruit more teachers for public schools — Okpebholo 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has promised to improve learning facilities, recruit more qualified teachers, provide good infrastructure, a conducive learning atmosphere, and secure school environments across the State. He made the pledge when he inspected ongoing renovation of some schools in Edo Central, which were hitherto in very bad […] The post Edo Govt to improve learning facilities, recruit more teachers for public schools — Okpebholo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Cardinals called to Rome for first general congregation meeting

…As Cardinal Farrell presides over rite of ascertainment of Pope Francis’ death The Dean of the Sacred College has summoned read more Cardinals called to Rome for first general congregation meeting

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12 h. ago Bauchi governor mourns death of four workers of Gubi Water Treatment Plant

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of four workers at the Gubi Dam Water Treatment Plant during routine maintenance on April 20. In a statement issued on April 21 by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor extended condolences to […] The post Bauchi governor mourns death of four workers of Gubi Water Treatment Plant appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago EdoGIS registered over 9,000 C of O in less than two months – MD

The Edo State Government said it had registered over 9000 Certificates of Occupancy ( C of O) between February and read more EdoGIS registered over 9,000 C of O in less than two months – MD

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13 h. ago Police Confirm Death Of Delta Gov’s Aide Shimite Bello, Detain Husband

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the death of Chief Love Shimite Bello, the Special Adviser to Delta State governor on Trade and Export. The Command, however, denied that it arrested the husband of the deceased, whom it said that was only placed in protective custody over concerns for his safety as the family […]

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14 h. ago Vatican prepares for Pope Francis’ successor, selection process revealed

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88, the Vatican will go into a period of mourning, ushering in the selection of a new pontiff. The selection process, which is very much a traditional one, has been updated in modern times and will see cardinals from around the globe converge for the […] The post Vatican prepares for Pope Francis’ successor, selection process revealed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Easter: “Be Hopeful, Patient, Make Sacrifices” – APC Tells Nigerians

The ruling All Progressives Congress has urged Nigerians to embrace hope, patience, sacrifice during the Easter season. APC led this out in a statement by its Spokesman, Felix Morka on Monday to mark Easter celebration, saying that these are some of the priceless values and virtues inherent in Jesus’ death and resurrection. The party added […] The post Easter: “Be Hopeful, Patient, Make Sacrifices” – APC Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, pays tribute to late pontiff’s global legacy

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, describing the late pontiff as a humble servant of God, a tireless champion of the poor, and a beacon of hope for millions worldwide. Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on […] The post Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, pays tribute to late pontiff’s global legacy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, hails pontiff’s legacy of justice and compassion

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined leaders across the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis, describing the late read more Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, hails pontiff’s legacy of justice and compassion

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16 h. ago 135 of 252 Catholic Cardinals eligible to choose Pope Francis successor

With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, Roman Catholics around the globe will start speculating read more 135 of 252 Catholic Cardinals eligible to choose Pope Francis successor

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16 h. ago “Pope Francis Was Champion Of Poor, Humble Servant” – Tinubu Mourns

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, describing him as a humble servant of God and a powerful champion of the poor. In a statement on Monday, President Tinubu joined Catholic faithful and Christians around the world in mourning the death of the 266th Pope. Tinubu said that the […] The post “Pope Francis Was Champion Of Poor, Humble Servant” – Tinubu Mourns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago What You Should Know About Late Catholic Pontiff Pope Francis

  The first Latin American Pope, Francis, died on Easter Monday morning at the age of 88, ending a papacy that changed the look and tone of the Roman Catholic Church in modern times. The Vatican confirmed his death in a solemn video statement released the same day. LEADERSHIP recalls that the pope had been […]

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16 h. ago Pope Francis: World Has Lost A Voice For Justice, Peace — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has described the death of Pope Francis as a great loss to the world, saying humanity has lost one of its most powerful voices for justice, peace, and compassion. In a statement personally signed by him on Monday, the President joined Catholics and Christians across the world in mourning the revered spiritual […]

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16 h. ago ‘He Dared To Walk Where No One Has Gone’, Atiku Mourns Pope Francis

Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday morning, saying the Catholic Pontiff was a trailblazer who ‘dared to walk where no one has gone’. Atiku, in a statement posted on his verified Facebook page, extended his deepest condolences to the Holy See, the Catholic […]

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16 h. ago Easter: Foundation Offers Free Medical Services To Residents Of Gbelebu, Environs

Residents of Gbelebu community in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State and its environs were at the Easter celebrations treated to free medical care services by the Aaron Ponuwei Ebelo Foundation at the Gbelebu Community headquarters of the Foundation. Gbelebu dwellers and those from the neighbouring villages such as Madagbayo, Safarogbo and Gbelemotin, […]

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17 h. ago Serie A postpones all fixtures following death of Pope Francis

All four Serie A matches scheduled for Easter Monday have been postponed following the death of Pope Francis. The Pope’s read more Serie A postpones all fixtures following death of Pope Francis

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