Joe and Jill Biden to Attend Pope Francis’ Funeral
Former U.S. President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden are set to attend the funeral of Pope Francis this Saturday, according to a statement from Biden’s office shared with AFP. Their presence underscores a deep and personal connection with the late pontiff. The Bidens will make the journey independently, not flying aboard Air […]
2Face Idibia Named Benue Entertainment Adviser
Nigerian singer, 2Face Idibia, has been appointed Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach to Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia. The announcement was made during a visit by the artist to the Government House in Makurdi yesterday, as shared in a video that gained traction on X. Governor Alia acknowledged Idibia’s support for his administration, and […]
Enugu to Host First International City Marathon May 3
Enugu State will on Saturday May 3, 2025, host more than 100 international athletes, for the inaugural edition of the Enugu City International Marathon. In a statement, the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, said the race is to be used to tell Enugu’s unique story and showcase the State as a tourist and commerce destination […]
IMF Urges Bold Reforms as Global Debt Nears 100% of GDP
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has expressed concern at the mounting global economic uncertainties and debt burden, charging policymakers to act boldly to decrease debt, rebuild financial buffers and rebuild public trust, tax fairly and spend wisely with a long term plan. In the latest Fiscal Monitor published yesterday in Washington, USA, the IMF warns […]
WHO Issues Guidelines to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new guideline aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy and its significant related health complications. In a statement yesterday, the world health body urged rapid action to end child marriages and extend girls’ schooling, in a bid to tackle the leading cause of death globally among 15 to 19-year-old […]
Tinubu Orders Security Overhaul to Tackle Rising Violence
President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate and comprehensive overhaul of national security strategies, demanding urgent action to end the escalating violence in Borno, Benue, Plateau and Kwara states. The President, who met with security chiefs at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday bemoaned the killing of innocent citizens in Borno, Benue and Plateau […]
Italy Declares Mourning Ahead of Pope Francis’ Funeral
Ahead of the Pope Francis’ funeral to be held this Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, Italian government has declared a five-day period of national mourning, with flags in front of public buildings to be flown at half-mast. Strict security measures are in place in the Italian capital ahead of the funeral services and burial on […]
Heartland, Abia Warriors Risk NFF Sanctions for Owing Players
Heartland FC and Abia Warriors may face sanctions from the Nigeria Football Federation for failing to pay former players their wages as agreed. While Heartland over 12 million Naira to five players, Abia Warriors owes 6 million Naira to three players. The NFF Disciplinary Committee may impose sanctions on the clubs, including fines and additional […]
IMF Cuts Global Growth to 2.8%, Trims U.S. 2025 Forecast to 1.8%
The International Monetary Fund, IMF has projected a shrinking global growth and declining world inflation, occasioned by heightened uncertainties and key policy adjustments. IMF’s Chief Economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas who announced this yesterday in Washington DC, USA, while giving the fund’s global economic outlook, also downgraded the 2025 U.S. growth forecast to 1.8%, down from 2.7% […]
IGP Orders Withdrawal of Police Escorts from VIPs
Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the immediate withdrawal of such personnel from unauthorised deployments, including escort and guard duties for private individuals and VIP’s. The IGP expressed concern over the diversion of Police Mobile Force personnel to non-core duties, noting that it was established as the Nigeria Police Force’s “elite strike unit, […]
