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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

With Four Soldiers Killed, Two Koreans Kidnapped, Security Concerns Mount In Rivers

Rivers State
With the recent killing of four soldiers and the kidnap of two South Korean expatriates, concerns have begun to mount on the security situation in Rivers State, exacerbated, unfortunately, byRead More

A Call for Nuance: Examining the Relationship Between Traditional Rulers and Political Leaders in Nigeria

President Tinubu with traditional rulers
By Jude Obuseh In recent days, the nation has been abuzz with discussions surrounding the encounter between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and traditional rulers in Iseyin, Oyo State. While emotionsRead More

Housewives Lament As Tomato Prices Soar

Fresh Tomatoes
Some housewives in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Sunday said they have ditched tomatoes for their stews and other sauces as cost skyrockets. The residents, who made this knownRead More

Oba Of Benin Wades Into Arewa, Muslim Communities Conflict In Edo

Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has charged Nigerians on peaceful coexistence irrespective of tribal and religious differences for the progress of the country. The monarch gave the charge whenRead More

2 Arrested As Varsity Student Drowns In Edo

Drowned person
A student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Francis Aniude, 23, has allegedly drowned in Ekosodin River, located in Ekosodin community near the Ugbowo campus of the institution. Two students,Read More

How Personal Income Tax Can Solve Nigeria’s Revenue Challenge

Tax
Federal and state governments have been advised to pay more attention to Personal Income Tax (PIT) in order to boost the country’s low non-oil revenue. A cursory comparative look atRead More

#BBNaija Season 7 Day 39: Shippers Get Cosy (Videos)

Day 39: Shippers get cosy – BBNaija Level Up
So much happened around the shippers in Biggie’s Level Up House. Here is a look at all of what went down. This season of Big Brother has seen a numberRead More

Explosion Rocks Gas Station Behind Pastor Adeboye’s RCCG Camp

Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)
The explosion caused panic among residents as they ran for safety. Videos and pictures of a huge gas explosion around the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) camp in OgunRead More

$3.65bn Abacha Loot Recovered By FG In 24 Years

Late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha
The total amount of looted funds recovered from late Head of State, General Sani Abacha in the past 24 years has been put at $3.65 billion. This was revealed byRead More

Northern Groups Notify Police Of Planned Protest Against Tompolo’s N4bn Pipeline Contract Award

Amalgamated Arewa Youth Groups (AARYG)
The Amalgamated Arewa Youth Groups (AARYG), the umbrella body of 225 socio-cultural groups in the north has notified the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command about its planned protest againstRead More