Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced. The pontiff, who was Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church, became pope in 2013 after his predecessor Benedict XVI resigned. His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell in a statement released by the Vatican. He said: “Dearest brothers…
Gabriel hamino Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have rescued twelve (12) victims of kidnapping in major operations across the country. These operations led to the arrest of three suspected terrorists, recovery of N10 million cash, arms and ammunition, among others. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said that in Imo State, operatives…
There was pandemonium in Lagos on Saturday when a businessman and hotelier, A.O. Akinyele, slumped and died. The tragedy happened during the 60th birthday party of his wife, Catherine, in Egbeda area of the state. Akinyele had just unveiled a brand new Toyota Highlander SUV he bought for his wife to mark the event. Then,…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted a thundery weather outlook across the country from Sunday to Tuesday. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Saturday in Abuja, indicated chances of localised thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa and southern Kaduna States during the afternoon or evening period on Sunday. According to the agency, partly cloudy skies are…
By Amarachi Okechukwu As Christians around the world mark the celebration of Easter, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, the PDP’s gubernatorial candidate Ebonyi State in the 2023 general election, has delivered a heartfelt message of hope, calling on residents to reflect on the deeper values of the season, including renewal, sacrifice, and unity. In his Easter…
By Kamsiyiochukwu Emma The support groups of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council in the 2023 general election in Ebonyi State have felicitated with High Chief Chukwuma Odii (Anyichuks), as he marks his Birthday Anniversary. In a congratulatory message signed by Prince (Hon) Darlington Peter Onwe, on behalf of all support groups of the…
FG has declared public holidays for Easter 2025 celebration. THE VOICE reports that the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed the public holidays for Easter 2025 celebration on Tuesday evening, April…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ebonyi has confirmed the death of seven persons in Sunday’s auto crash at Nwafia Oga, Onueke in Ezza South Local Government Area. The Sector Commander of the corps, Mr Henry Igwe, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, saying that it occured at…
*As Works Minister Pledges Timely Completion By Chinwe Imo-Eze Onwosi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Wednesday, flagged off the construction of the118.85-kilometer Calabar—Ebonyi—Benue—Nasarawa—Abuja Super Highway’s Section 1 in Afikpo, Ebonyi State. The Ebonyi State section of the road spans from Cross River, Ndibe Beach, connecting Ukwu Achi, Abakaliki/Enugu Highway, through Mbeke Isieke State Border road. The…
By Chinwe Imo-Eze Onwosi Ebonyi State Governor, Rt Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has urged Muslims to prioritize peace, tolerance, and mutual respect as they celebrate Eid-El-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. In his message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor, the Governor emphasized the significance of Ramadan, highlighting the values of patience, compassion,…
