Day: May 8, 2025

Robert Francis Announced As New Catholic Leader

Ganiyu Amodu

. ’From Peru missionary to first American pontiff,’ what you need to know about the 267th pope   Robert Francis Prevost became the first pope from the United States on Thursday, picking the papal name Leo XIV after cardinals from around the world elected him leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Tens of thousands of people packed in St Peter’s Square cheered as Prevost appeared on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica, waving with both hands, smiling and bowing. “Peace by with you,” he told the crowds. White smoke…

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NCDMB Promotes Obinna Ezeobi PhD Ag. GM Corporate Communication

ADEOLA YUSUF

  ‘Profile: The Rise And Rise of Ezeobi, Energy Communication Scholar, And Foundation Staff At NCDMB’s Corporate Communications Department Since May 2010′   The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced the promotion of Obinna Ezeobi, Ph.D. as the acting general manager, Corporate Communications Division. Platforms Africa, which exclusively gathered this, reported that Ezeobi’s promotion was announced in a letter in Wednesday, May 7, 2025, as a part of the move to build on the achievements by the board in the area of strategic communication. His predecessor, Esueme…

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‘Who’s He?’ 1.4Bn Catholics Expectant As Conclave Elects New Pope

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘White smoke rising, 133 cardinals inside,’ How Robert Prevos emerged first America Pope In History   White smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that the 133 cardinals inside have elected a new pope. They picked a successor to Pope Francis on the second day of voting, but the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics will have to wait for the official announcement from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica to learn who he is. How 40,671 Nigerian Pilgrims Will Be Airlifted To Saudi – NAHCON…

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How 40,671 Nigerian Pilgrims Will Be Airlifted To Saudi – NAHCON

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘315 From Imo, Abia, Bayelsa ,’ 5 Facts About Nigeria’s First Airlift Slated For Friday, May 9     The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has given graphical details of how 40,671 pilgrims from Nigerian would be airlifted to Saudi beginning from Friday, May 9. The Commission, which confirmed that it had closed the registration of pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj on May 2 to enable it to concentrate on airlift of pilgrims, stated that the inaugural flight would took off from Imo, with pilgrims from Abia, Imo, and…

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‘Off The Hook,’ Social Media Activist, VDM, Leaves EFCC Custody

ADEOLA YUSUF

Popular social media activist, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, has regained his freedom from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. VDM has been in the custody of the anti-graft agency since he was arrested in Abuja on Friday. READ ALSO: Senate Passes Two Tax Reform Bills, Rejects VAT Increase Nigeria Inks $158m Agric Deals For Northern Region The illusions of a cabal in the mindset of an entrepreneur by Mfei Alol-Nugo EFCC Interrogates Iyabo Ojo Over Money Spraying At Daughter’s Wedding The Fraud Called…

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PSG Defeat Arsenal 2-1 To Reach Champions League Final

ADEOLA YUSUF

Paris Saint-Germain weathered an early Arsenal storm before goals by Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi sealed a 2-1 victory to send them into the Champions League final. The French champions’ 3-1 aggregate triumph means they can now finally win the trophy they crave for the first time when they face Italian heavyweights Inter Milan in Munich on May 31. Trailing 1-0 from last week’s first leg, Arsenal dominated the early stages in the Parc des Princes with PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma making vital saves. The Gunners were made to pay…

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Senate Passes Two Tax Reform Bills, Rejects VAT Increase

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Senate has passed two out of four major tax reform bills, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing overhaul of the nation’s tax administration framework. The two bills, one seeking to repeal the Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act and another to establish the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill 2025 along with the Nigeria Revenue Service Bill 2025, were passed following a clause-by-clause consideration during the Committee of the Whole and their subsequent third reading on the Senate floor. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had in October 2024 transmitted the…

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Nigeria Inks $158m Agric Deals For Northern Region

ADEOLA YUSUF

As part of ongoing efforts to revolutionalize the nation’s agriculture sector, the Federal Government on Wednesday signed a financing agreement for the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN). With the signing of the agreement, the implementation of the $158.15 million VCN project begins immediately to support agriculture value chain development and value addition for farmers in nine states of the northern part of the country. The initiative is co-funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (@IFAD), the French Development Agency (@AFD_en), and the Government of Nigeria @NigeriaGov. The…

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