16 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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22 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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30 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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37 h. ago PUBG Mobile Takes Lagos By Storm As 1,000 Attend Epic Community Dinner

The city of Lagos was electrified as PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games turned Lagos into the ultimate gaming destination with over 1, 000 attendees to make the epoch event remarkable on March 28, 2025. The Recreation Centre in Anthony Village throbbed with excitement as over 1,000 devoted players gathered for […]

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39 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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40 h. ago PICTORIAL: APC Praise Singer Rarara Marries Backup Artist Aisha Humaira In Borno

All Progressives Congress (APC) praise singer, Dauda Kahutu, popularly known as Rarara, has married one of his back-up singers and longtime confidant, Aisha Humaira. Humaira, a popular Kannywood actress, was given out to Rarara in marriage at a well-attended wedding niqa which took place at a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, on Friday. The […]

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41 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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42 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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43 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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43 h. ago PICTORIAL: Troops Nab Wanted Bandits, Fake Army Officer, Recover Ammunition In Taraba

In a string of coordinated military operations across Taraba State, troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a wanted bandit and a notorious military impostor, while recovering a cache of arms and ammunition. This was disclosed in a statement signed by […]

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3 d. ago Obi joins global dignitaries at Vatican for Pope’s lying in state

From Idu Jude, Abuja Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, yesterday, joined world leaders and dignitaries in Vatican City to pay his final respects to the late Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church.   Obi, a Papal Knight and devout Catholic, stood alongside 93-year-old Cardinal Francis Arinze, Nigeria’s revered Vatican veteran, during the […] The post Obi joins global dignitaries at Vatican for Pope’s lying in state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago PICTORIAL: NAF Redeems Pledge To Victims Of Accidental Airstrike In Zamfara

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has fulfilled all promises made to victims and families affected by the unfortunate accidental airstrike at Dangebe Village in Maradun local government area of Zamfara State, which occurred on January 11, 2025. The victims were part of the collateral damage in the fight against banditry in the North-West region. A […]

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3 d. ago Obi in the Vatican joins dignitaries to witness Pope’s lying in state

From Idu Jude, Abuja Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and a Papal Knight, on Wednesday, joined global dignitaries, including 93-year-old Nigerian Cardinal Francis Arinze, at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City to pay final respects to Pope Francis, who passed away on 21 April. Obi shared his reflections in an X post […] The post Obi in the Vatican joins dignitaries to witness Pope’s lying in state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago PICTORIAL: Body Of Pope Francis Lies In State At St. Peter’s Basilica Ahead Saturday Funeral

The body of late Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, which will remain open for three days until his funeral on Saturday. World leaders, including President Donald Trump, are expected to attend. His body was transferred to the Basilica during a procession earlier Wednesday. It was followed by a service led […]

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4 d. ago Trump, Starmer, other world leaders to attend Pope Francis funeral in Rome

Several world leaders have confirmed they will travel to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. The ceremony, read more Trump, Starmer, other world leaders to attend Pope Francis funeral in Rome

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4 d. ago “I’m Not In Royal Supremacy Battle With Any Monarch” – Alaafin Of Oyo

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has cautioned members of the public to ignore viral reports claiming that he is in a royal supremacy battle with another traditional ruler. Oba Owoade made the clarification in a statement by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, on Tuesday. The Oyo monarch said that the report […] The post “I’m Not In Royal Supremacy Battle With Any Monarch” – Alaafin Of Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Federation account revenue falls to ₦1.94 trn amid drop in oil receipts – CBN

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja In January, Nigeria’s Federation Account revenue dropped to ₦1.94 trillion, a 31.35% decline from December 2024 and 35.22% below the monthly benchmark, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) January 2025 Economic Report. The fall was driven by reduced receipts from Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), royalties, Company Income Tax (CIT), […] The post Federation account revenue falls to ₦1.94 trn amid drop in oil receipts – CBN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Traders Corner Launched, Set To Train, Promote Local Talent, Create Opportunities

The city of Enugu was alive with excitement over the weekend as prominent Nigerians entrepreneurs, influencers, and political stakeholders gathered for the official launch of Traders Corner Media Hub, a new media and content hub created by Judith Okechukwu. The launch drew a wide range of dignitaries, including the chairman of Isi Uzo local government area […]

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4 d. ago Alaafin Not In Supremacy Battle With Any Monarch, Says Media Aide

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has denied engaging in any royal supremacy battle with any traditional ruler in the country. Apparently reacting to a video shown on the YouTube where the anchor narrated how the Alaafin allegely ordered his men to beat the father of the monarch of a village in the United […]

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5 d. ago I Ensured Neutrality In Selection Process Of Alaafin, Makinde Insists

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has maintained that he had no regret in ensuring that due process was followed during the selection of the new Alaafin of Oyo. The governor, who stated this when the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade and his wife, Ayaba Abiwunmi paid courtesy visit to the governor at his […]

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