BREAKING: Pope Francis In Critical Condition The Vatican has stated that Pope Francis is in critical condition after suffering a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high oxygen flow on Saturday. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalised for a week with a complex lung infection, which doctors later diagnosed as pneumonia. In a late update, the Vatican confirmed that the pope also received blood transfusions after tests indicated a condition associated with anaemia. “The Holy Father remains alert and spent the day in an armchair, although he is experiencing more pain than yesterday. At the moment, the prognosis is reserved,”…
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Wike Finally Attend PDP Congress, Tells Party What To Do FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, former governor of Cross River Donald Duke and the re-elected Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South-South Zonal Vice Chairman, Dan Orbih, on Saturday attended the party’s zonal congress in Calabar. Orbih described the ongoing crisis within the party as self-inflicted. He noted that the party’s constitution had been disregarded in favour of personal interests by a few members. Orbih urged party faithful to make the necessary sacrifices to revive and strengthen the party. He called for the election of officers who would uphold the party’s constitution in…
IBB, Obasanjo, Abdulsalami, Mark To Be Jailed Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the imprisonment of former Nigerian military dictator, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd); former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former military dictator, Abubakar Abdulsalami and former Senate President, David Mark, over the annulment of June 12, 1993 elections. The human rights activist and convener of #RevolutionNow called for prosecution and imprisonment of the former Nigerian leaders over their roles in the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election won by Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola. Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC)…
Don’t Worry About Critics Of Controversial Book; Obasanjo Tells IBB Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has praised former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida over the latter’s just launched book. The book “A journey in Service”, is an autobiography of Babangida. The occasion also included fundraising for the former Head of State’s presidential library. Obasanjo, who spoke at the launching event in Abuja, which he chaired stated that by writing the book, Babangida had succeeded in documenting history, asides contributing to history making. He also noted that there would be good, bad and ugly reactions to the book Babangida had…
Catholic Pope Francis To Resign Pope Francis could consider resigning if his health deteriorates, Italian Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi said in a radio interview on Thursday. “If he found himself in a situation where he was compromised in his ability to have direct contact with people, then I believe he might consider resigning,” Mr Ravasi said. He described the pope’s condition as complex, but not critical. French Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline also did not rule out resignation. Regarding speculation that Mr Francis could follow the example of his predecessor, Benedict XVI, Mr Aveline said: “Everything is possible.” Benedict XVI resigned in 2013…
BREAKING: Many Causalities As School Building Collapses A tragic incident occurred at the Government Girls Science Technical College along Gombe Road in Potiskum, Yobe State. The Nigerian Television Authority on Thursday reported that a building housing classrooms suddenly collapsed during school hours, leaving several female students injured and one dead. “The structure caved in without warning, sending debris crashing down on students who were in the midst of their lessons,” it said. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as teachers and fellow students scrambled to rescue those trapped under the rubble. The affected students were quickly rushed to the Specialist Hospital…
Tax Reform Bills: Senate Invites 71 Stakeholders For Public Hearings The Senate, through its Committee on Finance, will hold a tow-day public hearing on Tax Reform Bills on Monday and Tuesday next week. The bills were forwarded to both chambers of the National Assembly on October 3, 2024, by President Bola Tinubu. The tax reform bills include: “The Nigeria Tax Bill (NTB) 2024,The Nigeria Tax Administration Bill (NTAB) 2024, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill (NRSEB) 2024, the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill (JRBEB) 2024.” The bills were passed for a second reading in the Senate on November 28, 2024,…
Army Raids Boko Haram Stronghold, Neutralizes Many Terrorists The Nigerian Army has delivered a devastating blow to Boko Haram terrorists, neutralizing 10 fighters and recovering a cache of automatic firearms in a daring raid on their stronghold. According to a statement shared on the Army’s verified social media platforms, the operation also led to the arrest of a key terrorist collaborator known for extorting ransom payments on behalf of terrorists and bandits. It said “On 17 February 2025, troops operating in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State executed a high-impact raid deep inside Iza forest, a known terrorists’ enclave.”…
BREAKING: Many Causalities As Gun Discharges At Church Convention At least eight people have sustained injuries after a hunter’s gun accidentally discharged during the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) national convention in Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The hunter, who was a member of the Hunters Association from Kukta Village, Song LGA, was reportedly carrying a dane gun as part of security for the event on Tuesday. According to the police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the weapon fell off his hands and discharged itself sporadically, resulting in the injuries. Nguroje said that the eight injured…
EFCC Sends Stroπg Warπing To LG Chairmen The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Oluoyede has charged local government Chairmen across the country to take the issue of accountability seriously as they do not have immunity from investigation and prosecution for fraud. He gave the charge in Gombe, Gombe state on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 while speaking at the Gombe State Local Government Summit. He pointedly told the local council Chairs to be prudent in the management of huge resources at their disposal stressing that “Local government chairmen do not have immunity and we…