Following the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88, it has been confirmed that he will be laid to rest at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome — a significant departure from the traditional burial site at St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Deeply devoted to the Virgin Mary, Pope Francis visited the…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other members of Nigeria’s official delegation have arrived at Vatican City ahead of Pope Francis’s funeral. Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. Akpabio is leading a five-member delegation appointed by President Bola Tinubu to represent Nigeria at the burial ceremonies of the…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio is leading a top-level Nigerian delegation to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, holding this Saturday in Vatican City. The delegation was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as announced in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy…
In a bold step to curb the rising threat of illegal mining, the Cross River State Government has launched a special security task force to track and shut down unauthorized mining activities across the state. This development was announced in a statement on Friday by Joseph Agbor, Special Adviser to the Governor on Solid Minerals….
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that the 2027 presidential election will no longer be a typical party contest but a battle between Nigerians and the Bola Tinubu-led administration. Atiku made this statement on Friday while reacting to the recent wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the go-ahead to arrest and detain six promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) over an alleged cryptocurrency investment scam exceeding $1 billion. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the ruling on Thursday following an ex parte motion filed by EFCC counsel, Fadila…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a firm directive to the National Security Adviser (NSA), service chiefs, and other security agencies to intensify the fight against insecurity across Nigeria, declaring that “enough is enough” following a surge in killings and violent attacks in several states. The order came during a high-level security meeting held on…
In a stunning political development, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, and several top-ranking PDP stakeholders have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement came on Wednesday after a high-profile stakeholders meeting held at the Government House, Asaba, marking a seismic shift in Delta State’s political dynamics. A…
In a major political twist, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement followed a closed-door meeting held at the Government House in Asaba on Wednesday. Confirming the development, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, said the move…
In a major political development, former Delta State Governor and PDP Vice Presidential candidate, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was announced on Wednesday following a strategic meeting at the Delta State Government House in Asaba. Before making the move public, Okowa addressed his supporters in his native…
