Pope Francis passed another peaceful night in hospital, “got up and had breakfast in his armchair”, the Vatican said Thursday, the day after reporting a slight improvement in his condition. The 88-year-old was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital last Friday with bronchitis, but it later developed into pneumonia in both lungs, sparking widespread alarm. Vatican […] More
Nigeria has outlined its strategic digital interventions for 2025 at the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) 4th General Assembly. Representing the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, highlighted six key initiatives aligning with the DCO 2025–2028 Agenda. The initiatives focus on scaling digital fluency, […] More
The Federal Government has asked Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to suspend the Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday. Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), stated this while commenting on the ongoing crisis in the state. In a statement issued late Thursday, Fagbemi said the position of the law was clear on the […] More
Kaduna State Government has described the ongoing strike embarked upon by the Kaduna State University branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) as an act of sabotage. In a statement signed by the Commissioner of Education, Professor Muhammad Sani Bello, the Government said that the bone of contention between ASUU and the Government predated […] More
As the crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly continues to generate reactions, former lawmaker Jude Idimogu has urged the ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, to accept his removal with grace and stop fueling political tensions in the state. Idimogu, who represented Oshodi/Isolo Constituency 2 from 2015 to 2023, stated that Obasa is neither the […] More
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has said it plans to become the ruling party in Nigeria by 2027. The party’s National Chairman, Dr. Ajuki Ahmad, made this declaration during the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Thursday. According to Dr. Ahmad, the party is fully prepared to contest and win the […] More
There was confusion at the Nigerian Senate on Thursday, February 20, when the Senate President Godswill Akpabio ordered the lawmaker representing Kogi Central out of the Red Chamber. The commotion in the Senate started over the seating arrangement of lawmakers in the Upper Chamber. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s seat was relocated, however, the Kogi lawmaker refused to […] More
Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have backed Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State amid the ongoing crisis surrounding the leadership of local councils in the state. The crisis has led to violent clashes, property destruction, and loss of lives. The conflict began after the Federal High Court in Osogbo ruled last year […] More
Italian Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi said on Thursday that Pope Francis might consider resigning if his health were to deteriorate significantly. In a radio interview, Ravasi stated that if the pope found himself unable to maintain direct contact with people, he might step down. He described the pope’s condition as complex but not critical. Similarly, French […] More
In a significant move to support farming activities and promote food security, the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and food security has distributed N5 billion worth of farm equipment and inputs to farmers in Jigawa State. This effort reaffirms the government’s commitment to agricultural transformation and food security. The distribution, which took […] More
Nigeria’s corporate landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, and at the heart of this shift is Ishaq Hussain Magaji,SAN, the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Though still early in his tenure, Magaji has swiftly dismantled bureaucratic bottlenecks, ushering in a new era of efficiency, transparency, and digital innovation. His leadership has reshaped […] More
Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho has completed the construction of ultra-modern market shops at the Dekina Central Market, marking a significant milestone in his commitment to economic growth and infrastructure development in Kogi State. The newly commissioned market complex aims to boost local commerce by providing traders with a modern and conducive business environment. Speaking on […] More