Author: Bayo Millz
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Pope Francis thanked nurse for final Easter Sunday appearance – Report
Just hours before his death, Pope Francis expressed gratitude for being able to join worshippers on St Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday one last time. This is according to remarks revealed by the official Vatican News portal on Tuesday.
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Lt.-Col. Anele assumes command as first female army spokesperson
Lt.-Col. Onyinyechi Anele, on Tuesday, took over command of the Directorate of Army Public Relations as the first female officer to hold the position in the Nigerian Army. Anele, whose appointment is in acting capacity, took over from the erstwhile Director, Maj.-Gen. Onyema
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Aviation Ministry disputes reports on Enugu airport concession
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development on Monday, in Abuja disputed online reports claiming concession of Enugu international airport had been agreed upon. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, the Special Adviser on Media and
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FG kicks as truck damages almost-completed Lotto Bridge
The Federal Government has expressed concern over a significant damage caused to the almost-completed Lotto Bridge Interchange on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, expressed the concern during an inspection of the site on Monday.
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Prominent Christian leaders raise funds for insecurity victims in Northern Nigeria
Some prominent Christian leaders, including Pastor Yomi Kasali, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, Bishop Mike Okonkwo of TREM, Rev. Yusuf Biniyat, and Prophet Isa el Buba among others on Monday night, attended a concert to raise funds for victims of insurgency in Northern Nigeria.
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Burnley, Leeds United promoted to Premier League
Burnley beat Sheffield United 2-1 to seal automatic promotion to the Premier League on Saturday with the result also sending Championship leaders Leeds United up alongside them. Leeds had earlier thrashed Stoke City 6-0 to go top of the Championship on 94 points with two matches
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FG to close Ijora Bridge in Lagos for repairs
The Federal Government has announced full closure of the Ijora Bridge in Lagos, starting from April 27, for critical repair works. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known during an inspection of the
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Argentina cancel games after death of fan Pope Francis
Argentina’s football association postponed all fixtures on Monday to mourn Pope Francis, an ardent fan of the game and supporter of Buenos Aires’ San Lorenzo team. “Argentine football says goodbye to you wrapped in deep sorrow,” the Argentine Football Association said of
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President Tinubu returns to Abuja
President Bola Tinubu returned to the country on Monday, after a two-week working visit to Europe. The President was received on arrival at the Presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,
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Adeleke condemns arson attack on Osun High Court building
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has condemned the arson attack on Ilesa High Court building by yet-to-identified persons, describing the act as a criminal attack on the state judiciary. This is contained in a statement by Malam Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson for the governor, on Monday