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Vatican: Pope Francis Has ‘Mild’ Kidney Failure, Remains In Critical Condition

Pope Francis
Following a week-long hospitalization for a lung infection, Pope Francis, 88, was reported to be in critical condition on Saturday. The Vatican confirmed yesterday that he is remained in critical condition but has not experienced any “further respiratory crisis.” The Vatican said earlier that Saturday “night passed quietly” and “the pope rested,” adding that tests were still being done and Francis was still cognizant, according to Forbes. Doctors stated the situation is under control and the pope is alert and “well-oriented,” but Francis is still on supplementary oxygen and tests revealed “initial, mild” kidney failure, the Vatican said, as reportedRead More

FG Warns Police Against Misuse Of N8bn Equipment

Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Dingyadi
The federal government yesterday warned that it would not condone any act of abuse and mishandling of equipment and facilities provided to tackle security threats in the country. President MuhammaduRead More

Wike Clampdowns On Illegal Oil Refineries In Rivers Communities

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike
To match his words with action, the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike yesterday, stormed the forests of Ogbodo community in Ikwerre Local Government Area and Ibaa community in EmohuaRead More

Report: 1.88m NMSMEs Killed By COVID-19, Insecurity, Others

National Bureau of Statistics
Sub-sector’s contribution to GDP drops by 3.5% The total number of Nano, Micro, Small and Medium scale Enterprises (NMSMEs) operating in the country dropped by about 1.88 million to 39.65Read More

Babangida: Okongwu’s Death Leaves Me With Painful Pang

Ibrahim Babangida
He never hesitated to give Nigeria his best, says Buhari Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, yesterday, expressed grief over the death of his former Minister of National Planning, Dr.Read More

Plateau’s Indigenous Tribe Laments Forceful Occupation Of Their Lands

Plateau State
The Berom Youth Moulders’ (BYM) Association, has alleged forceful occupation of their ancestral communities by Fulani herders, who now occupy their homes and farmlands after attacking and displacing them, callingRead More

Obasanjo: Unemployment Forcing Youths Into Violent Groups, Kidnap Gangs

Ex- President, Olusegun Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday raised the alarm that many Nigerian youths “are enlisting in violent groups and kidnap gangs” owing to unemployment and the inability of government to manageRead More

Igbo Clerics, Traditional Rulers Demand End To Insecurity In Imo

Ndigbo
Igbo clerics, monarchs and elders under the aegis of the South-east Council of Traditional Rulers and Representatives of Igbo Archbishops and Bishops on Peace and Conflict Resolution have called forRead More

Please Pray For Me – Father Mbaka Begs Followers Over Fresh Invitation from Nigeria’s Secret Police, DSS

Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka
The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, said on Sunday that another invitation had been sent to him from the Department of State Services. Operatives ofRead More

Insecurity: SERAP Urges Buhari To Probe Alleged Misuse Of Security Votes By Governors

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP)
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and appropriate anti-corruption agenciesRead More

FG Mobilises Three Construction Companies With N185bn To Dualise Calabar-Itu Federal High-way

Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Enang
The federal government has approved the sum of N185 billion for three major construction firms for the dualisation of the Calabar-Itu federal highway. The Senior Special Assistant to President MuhammaduRead More