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Pope Francis remains in critical condition, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure “which is currently under control,” the Vatican said Sunday, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia in both his lungs. It added that Francis, who was hospitalized over a week ago, has not shown further respiratory crises since Saturday evening. Some of his blood tests indicate “an initial, mild, renal failure, which is currently under control,” the Vatican said, adding that the pope continues to be “vigilant and well oriented.” The pope was first admitted to a clinic in Rome 10 days ago, undergoing tests for…

The following are details of the statement issued by the Government of Anambra State: PUBLIC NOTICE A WARNING TO ANAMBRA TOWN CRIERS MISQUOTING AND SABOTAGING ANAMBRA STATE HOMELAND SECURITY LAW 2025 The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to the misrepresentations of the unambiguous provisions of the new Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025 and its express demands on the citizens and residents of the state by town criers and some others. In one instance, a town crier told the people that henceforth, those wearing dreadlocks or sagging their trousers would be arrested. In another example, perhaps…

Ijaw nationalist and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, is dead. The prominent South-South leader, died on Monday night, aged 97. Chief Clark, a former Senator, was leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF). Details of his last moments are still not available but a statement signed by Prof. C. C. Clark on behalf of the family called for prayers for his loved ones. "The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON on Monday 17th February, 2025. The family appreciates your prayers…

The trial of former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku began on Friday, January 31, 2025 before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja with witnesses narrating how the defendant as former Director, Finance and Account in the Federal Ministry of Defence, opened multiple bank accounts through which he allegedly diverted the ministry’s funds. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  is prosecuting Nwabuoku on a nine-count amended charge, bordering on money laundering to the tune of N868, 465,000 (Eight Hundred and Sixty-eight Million, Four Hundred and Sixty-five Thousand Naira). At Friday's proceedings,  Prosecution…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governors of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rose from their first monthly meeting of 2025 and resolved to back the judgment of the Court of Appeal whichpronounced the party's former National Youth Leader, Hon. S.K.E Udeh-Okoye, as the authentic National Secretary of the PDP. They advised the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to implement the court decision accordingly. The meeting of PDP Governors' Forum,where the decision was taken, held in Asaba, the Delta State capital, South-South Nigeria. Delta State is controlled by the PDP under the State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. The Forum equally advised the…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu A major realignment of political forces appears to be in the offing in Enugu State, South-East Nigeria. This is because there are strong indications that the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Chijioke Edeoga, may return to the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). Hon. Edeoga himself has confirmed being wooed by his former allies, but added that he, being a product of public goodwill, cannot alone take the decision to return. The state chapter of PDP and Hon. Edeoga have reopened talks that could pave the way for the return of the…

By Felix Durumbah A deep insight - perhaps, unknown to many -into the personality of former Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, who was confirmed dead on Thursday, January 23, has emerged. He passed on after a protracted illness. Borno politician, Abdullah Dan'Azumi Golkos, who worked closely with the Langtang, Plateau State-born General, has disclosed exclusive details of aspects of his working relationship with the retired General,who,at a time, was said to be the most senior General in the Nigerian Army. Golkos also revealed how now-President Bola Tinubu's Action Congress (AC) and Useni-led Democratic Peoples Party…

By our reporter Governor of Plateau State, North-Central Nigeria,Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has confirmed rumors of the death of former Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), General Jeremiah Timbut Useni. He passed on at 82. Popularly known as Jerry Boy because of his generosity and socializing nature, the late Gen. Useni was the toast of many Nigerians. A statement from Government House,Jos,the state capital, said the governor "deeply regrets to announce to the citizens of Plateau State and all patriotic Nigerians, the passing of the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni." He added:"The distinguished…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The Court of Appeal, Akure, Ondo State Division, has upheld the death sentence passed on an Ile-Ife, Osun State-based popular hotelier, Dr. Rahman Adedoyin, over his involvement in the murder of a former Master’s degree student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OSU), Ile-Ife, Timothy Adegoke. Thirty-seven-year-old Adegoke was gruesomely murdered in November 2021 while lodging in Adedoyin’s Hilton Hotel and Resort. His body was to be found in a shallow grave at a location very close to the hotel. An Osun State High Court which heard the case had, on May 30, 2023, sentenced Adedoyin and his…