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By Sola Ojewusi  Vatican City — April 22, 2025 The Vatican on Tuesday released the first official photographs of Pope Francis lying in state, following his death on Monday at the age of 88. The images, shared by Agence France-Presse (AFP), show the late pontiff in an open coffin, dressed in a red papal robe, with a mitre on his head and a rosary placed in his hands — a solemn reflection of his lifelong devotion to the Catholic faith. The Vatican said the body will lie in state at St. Peter’s Basilica for public viewing before funeral rites commence…

By Sola Ojewusi Vatican City – Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. According to the Vatican’s TV channel and a video statement by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Pope Francis passed away peacefully at 7:35 a.m. local time in his residence at the Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City The Pope had been battling health issues, including chronic lung disease and a prolonged hospitalization earlier this year for respiratory complications, specifically double pneumonia. Despite his declining health, Pope Francis continued to fulfill his papal duties until his passing Details of the…

— Organiser Modesayo Okeniyi Champions Youth Creativity Uyo, Nigeria – April 17, 2025 — A wave of excitement is sweeping through schools across Nigeria following the announcement that selected secondary schools have been invited to participate in the prestigious Genius Sparkk Secondary School Movie Contest — a groundbreaking initiative aimed at nurturing the creative talents of young Nigerians through the power of film. The contest, championed by Chief Event Organiser, Modesayo Okeniyi, is designed to showcase the storytelling skills and cinematic imagination of students, providing a national platform where their voices, perspectives, and talents can shine. “This contest is not…

By Sola Ojewusi  Abuja, April 17, 2025 — The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador Godknows B. Igali, has written an open letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, PhD, GCON, commending the National Assembly’s recent action on the situation in Rivers State and calling for the immediate restoration of democratic governance. In the letter dated April 16, 2025, Igali, a former diplomat and respected elder statesman, praised the Speaker and the 10th House of Representatives for the timely constitution and inauguration of an Adhoc Oversight Committee to investigate the…

• As BoI MD Olusi, Doris Uboh, others get FIN Awards The Foreign Investment Network (FIN), a leading London-based investment organisation, has honoured two Nigerian State Governors, Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) and Monday Okpebholo (Edo ), Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II and other top personalities during its international award ceremony in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The epoch-making award ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at the Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf during the 2025 Net Zero MEA Summit, had top CEOs, MDs, innovators, founders and other stakeholders from different countries…

By Jimmy Fatunbi In the heart of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, a constellation of media moguls, political stalwarts, and industry leaders recently assembled to honor Ismail Omipidan, the esteemed journalist and former Chief Press Secretary to Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. The event was a testament to Omipidan’s indelible mark on the realms of journalism and public service. Colleagues and dignitaries extolled his unwavering commitment to truth and his adeptness in navigating the intricate corridors of power. His tenure as Chief Press Secretary was highlighted as a period marked by professionalism and integrity, earning…

By Jimmy Fatunbi In the heart of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, a constellation of media moguls, political stalwarts, and industry leaders recently assembled to honor Ismail Omipidan, the esteemed journalist and former Chief Press Secretary to Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. The event was a testament to Omipidan’s indelible mark on the realms of journalism and public service. Colleagues and dignitaries extolled his unwavering commitment to truth and his adeptness in navigating the intricate corridors of power. His tenure as Chief Press Secretary was highlighted as a period marked by professionalism and integrity, earning…

By Sola Ojewusi The Nigerian and global business community is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic figures, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, who died at the age of 86. Sources close to the family revealed that the renowned banker and entrepreneur passed away following complications associated with old age-related illness. Born on April 9, 1939, in Egbu, Owerri, Imo State, Dozie rose to prominence as a visionary leader and one of the pioneers of Nigeria’s modern banking system. Best known as the founder of the now-defunct Diamond Bank, Dozie’s legacy is firmly etched in the annals of Nigeria’s financial…

A prominent member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr Abdullahi Hashim, has lauded President Bola Tinubu over his appointments of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr Bayo Ojulari and the Non Executive Chairman of the company’s Board, Engr Ahmadu Kida. He added that Tinubu’s appointments of Ojulari, Kida and other members of the board were a step in the right direction, saying that the duo, who are engineers with high distinction, now have the opportunity to transform the national firm to profitable venture. Hashim, who is also an alumnus of…

By Sola Ojewusi  Lagos, Nigeria — The stage is set for a grand celebration as Nigeria and the world prepare to honour Chief Dele Momodu, iconic journalist, media mogul, political figure, and cultural ambassador, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In a fitting tribute to a man whose pen has shaped narratives and whose voice has resonated across continents, the organisers of the Dele Momodu Leadership Lecture and birthday festivities have unveiled an inspiring programme of events. Titled “How to End Hunger and Poverty in Africa,” the landmark leadership lecture will take place on May 16, 2025, at the…