51 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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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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2 h. ago Arsenal stumble against West Ham, miss chance to cut Liverpool’s lead

Arsenal missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool as Mikel Arteta’s side suffered a read more Arsenal stumble against West Ham, miss chance to cut Liverpool’s lead

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3 h. ago Premier League: Arsenal’s Title Chase Suffers Setback After Home Defeat To West Ham

Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a hammer blow as Jarrod Bowen’s goal just before halftime gave London rivals West Ham United a surprise 1-0 away victory on Saturday. Bowen headed in from close range in the 44th minute and Arsenal’s feeble attack, missing a host of injured forwards, never looked like salvaging anything as […]

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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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10 h. ago Missing Persons Crisis: Urgent Call For Action From Government, Security Agencies

The issue of missing persons in Nigeria is a long-standing challenge that requires urgent attention from both society and the government at all levels. Amidst the numerous security challenges the country faces, this problem highlights the nation’s broader insecurity and the failure to implement effective tracking systems. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) […]

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12 h. ago Tourists, Business Travellers Ditch Traditional Hotels For Luxury Apartment

Business travellers in Lagos are shifting their accommodation preferences, increasingly choosing luxury apartment hotels over traditional hotels as they seek greater comfort, flexibility, and a more personalised stay. According to the MO report, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) recorded approximately 550,000 inbound passengers between November 19 and December 26 last year. This surge in business […]

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14 h. ago NYSC, Terraskills To Train 10,000 Corps Members On Digital Skills

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has partnered an Abuja based ICT school, Terraskills Learning Systems, and Ecobank to equip 10,000 Corps members with cutting-edge digital skills in 2025. The announcement was made by the General Manager of Terraskills Learning Systems, Donald Ejieke, at a joint press conference in Abuja. According to Ejieke, the strategic […]

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19 h. ago How we tackled cultism in Kogi Poly –Prof Salisu Ogbo, Rector

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja was, before now, a hotbed and breeding ground for cultists, rapists and all other criminals, who had unleashed violence, including killings, on the polytechnic community. Prof. Salisu Usman Ogbo was appointed rector of the over 32-year-old polytechnic in 2021 by former governor Yahaya Bello to salvage the […] The post How we tackled cultism in Kogi Poly –Prof Salisu Ogbo, Rector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Classroom collapse: Four Yobe students discharged from hospital

Four students of Government Girls Science and Technical College, Potiskum, Yobe State, who were hospitalised after some parts of a classroom block collapsed on Thursday, have been discharged. Saturday PUNCH gathered that only one student, Fatima Adamu, remained under medical care, receiving treatment for spinal shock. Nurses on duty told our correspondent that Adamu was Read More

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23 h. ago Kaduna: Group set to train 10,000 almajiri children in farming

Tribune Online Kaduna: Group set to train 10,000 almajiri children in farming Plagued by the menace of out-of-school syndrome bedeviling the country, especially in the Northern states, a group has launched an innovative programme aimed at empowering Almajiri children in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of the programme at Arewa House Kaduna, the Group Head of Nutriment Investment Hub, Mr Dauda Oche, said the programme was designed […] Kaduna: Group set to train 10,000 almajiri children in farming Tribune Online

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25 h. ago IBB’s confession won’t undo injustice my family, Nigerians endured – MKO Abiola’s daughter

Tribune Online IBB’s confession won’t undo injustice my family, Nigerians endured – MKO Abiola’s daughter Hafsat Abiola-Costello, daughter of the late Chief MKO Abiola, has dismissed former military leader Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s recent admission that her father won the June 12, 1993, presidential election, stating that it does not erase the decades of injustice suffered by her family and Nigerians. Reacting to Babangida’s revelation in his autobiography, A Journey in […] IBB’s confession won’t undo injustice my family, Nigerians endured – MKO Abiola’s daughter Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Diddy’s lawyer dumps music mogul ahead of sex trafficking trial

Embattled music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has suffered a major blow as his lawyer Anthony Ricco has stepped down from his legal team. Diddy, who faces charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, transportation and engaging in prostitution is in detention ahead of his trial on May 5, 2025. Ricco who issued a blunt statement, according […] The post Diddy’s lawyer dumps music mogul ahead of sex trafficking trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago NASS: Niger Delta stakeholders slam Sen Natasha over outburst against Akpabio

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Stakeholders from the six States of the Niger Delta region have slammed the outburst of the member representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, saying such an outburst is “unwomanly” and ” a disgrace to the Senate”. The stakeholders including youth organisations, women, […] The post NASS: Niger Delta stakeholders slam Sen Natasha over outburst against Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Yobe Monarch Commends Gov Buni For Intervention In Curbing Rising Kidney Failure

The Emir of Bade and Deputy Chairman of the Yobe State Traditional Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Umar Abubakar Suleiman, has commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for his efforts to facilitate research to address rising cases of kidney failure in the area. The Emir gave the commendation in an interview with LEADERSHIP in his palace in […]

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29 h. ago Kogi: Tinubu’s wife empowers 500 women, emphasises role in economic devt

Tribune Online Kogi: Tinubu’s wife empowers 500 women, emphasises role in economic devt Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 500 women from the 21 local government areas of Kogi State. Speaking at the distribution of empowerment items at Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja on Friday, Mrs. Tinubu emphasized the importance of supporting women in nation-building. Represented by the wife of the Kogi State Governor and state […] Kogi: Tinubu’s wife empowers 500 women, emphasises role in economic devt Tribune Online

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30 h. ago FG trains technical teachers, instructors in digital literacy, others

Tribune Online FG trains technical teachers, instructors in digital literacy, others The need for industry-relevant skills and self-sufficiency among technical teachers and instructors took center stage at a capacity-building workshop organised by the Federal Ministry of Education. The workshop, aimed at upskilling technical educators across the South-West, featured key stakeholders in education and skill development and was held at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, under the Innovative Development […] FG trains technical teachers, instructors in digital literacy, others Tribune Online

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33 h. ago CAN demands release of Leah Sharibu after seven years in captivity

Tribune Online CAN demands release of Leah Sharibu after seven years in captivity Leah Sharibu was among 110 schoolgirls kidnapped from the Government Girls’ Science and Technical College in Dapchi, Yobe State CAN demands release of Leah Sharibu after seven years in captivity Tribune Online

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35 h. ago Senate not for content creation, spokesman faults Natasha’s outburst

The Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, has criticised Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over a dispute concerning her seating arrangement in the chamber. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central under the Peoples Democratic Party, had on Thursday refused to use the seat assigned to her, citing Order 10 of the Senate Standing Rules, which protects members’ privileges. Read More

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38 h. ago Passengers Stranded in Kogi After Train Suffers Technical Failure

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed that all passengers are safe after a technical glitch disrupted the Itakpe-Warri train service in Kogi State on February 18, 2025. However, reports indicate that passengers were stranded at the station for several hours and had to spend the night there. The NRC said in a press statement issued […] The post Passengers Stranded in Kogi After Train Suffers Technical Failure appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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