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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, the capital of Italy, on Saturday at the invitation of Pope Leo XIV. Accompanied by top Catholic leaders, President Tinubu will attend a solemn mass marking the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. In the Papal invitation sent by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Leo XIV underscored the need for President Tinubu’s physical presence “at this moment of particular importance for the Catholic Church and the world afflicted by many tensions and conflicts. Pope…
The Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) has for the umpteenth time appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lift the prevailing state of emergency in Rivers State and restore democracy in the State, with all functional democratic institutions in place. The Rivers State Chairman of NCSU, Comrade Chukwuka Richman Osumah, who made the appeal in an interview in Port Harcourt, the state capital said the NCSU is making the appeal against the backdrop of having seriously and massively campaigned for the President under the umbrella of Tinubu Success Support Group, which transformed from Buhari Support Group and headed by Prof…
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will face South Africa in the semi-final of the ongoing 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations tournament on Thursday May 15, 2025. The South Africans booked a place in the last four after beating the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in the quarter-final. They also earned a place at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup following the win. The keenly contested encounter ended 0-0 after 90 minutes. Thabang Mahlangu scored the decisive goal in the 105th minute. Nigeria and South Africa will clash at the Suez Canal Stadium, Ismailia, on Thursday.
The eleventh edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards took place on Saturday May 10, 2025, at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, celebrating excellence in African film and television. The 11th edition was glamorous, with all the grandeur, elegance, and celebration the continent has come to expect. The star-studded ceremony brought together filmmakers, actors, and other gurus in the creative industry from across Africa to honor outstanding achievements. From the glitzy red carpet to the emotional acceptance speeches, the event was a powerful tribute to the vibrancy and diversity of African storytelling in the African way.…
The Lagos State Government is urging residents to report any landlord or agent who demand more than one year’s rent for his or her property, as part of its efforts to checkmate the rising cost of accommodation and the excesses of Real Estate agents in the state. Special Adviser on Housing to the Lagos State Government Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA), Barakat Bakare made the appeal recently on a TVC television live programme, ‘Your View’, where she reiterated the government’s commitment to regulating the property market and making housing more accessible and affordable. Bakare said the Sanwo-Olu administration is actively reviewing the…
The Federal Government has formally tabled before the Supreme Court its reasons for imposing a state of emergency on Rivers State, citing collapse of governance and attacks on critical national economic infrastructure as key factors. It says it had no choice but to intervene.The government laid its position bare before the apex court yesterday in response to a suit filed by 11 states mostly controlled by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).The states are Adamawa, Akwa Ibom , Bauchi, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba and Zamfara. The plaintiffs alleged that the Federal Government erred in law by imposing…
The head coach of Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle may likely make some adjustments to the final list of players who will represent the team in the upcoming Unity Cup friendly tournament in England to include more home based stars from the domestic league. Chelle has already submitted a provisional list to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and players who made the list have been contacted on their availability for the tournament, where they will open their campaign against Ghana on the 28th of May. Most of the stars of the team are expected to skip…
St Peter’s Square in the Vatican was agog mid afternoon on Thursday when the chimney at the Sisten Chapel emitted white smoke signaling the emergence of a new Pope. The new Pope was unveiled to a sea of heads when he appeared at the balcony of St Peter’s Square and waved to a jubilant crowd that had gathered immediately after news of the white smoke spread round the globe. The new Catholic Pontiff is a North American, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost who has chosen the title of Pope Leo XIV. He is the 267th Pope to ascend St Peter’s throne…
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has called on key regulators, asset owners and other stakeholders to continue to support the agency toward the goal of remediating the Ogoni environment and restoring the livelihoods of the people and building structures for peace. The Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Prof Nenibarini Zabbey, who made the call during the Project’s first quarter meeting with regulators, asset owners and stakeholders in Port Harcourt, urged the stakeholders to remain resolute in supporting HYPREP’s work. “We particularly expect each regulatory agency and asset owner to deepen their involvement and continue to provide strategic support to the…
The Paramount Ruler of Amalem Community in Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Royal Highness (HRH), Chief Odeamiodi Samuel have commended Rivers State Sole Administrator (SOLAD), Retd Vice Admiral Ibok Ette Ibas on his efforts at uniting the state since his assumption of office in the state. He also commended the Abua/Odual Sole Administrator, Sir Akroiyobi Animite Arugu on his well deserved appointment as ABOLGA SOLAD and advised him to continue the laudable projects of his predecessor and complete those he can within the short period of his stay in office. HRH Samuel, who made the commendations in…