Cardinal Angelo Becciu, convicted of embezzlement and fraud, has withdrawn from the conclave to elect a new pope after reportedly being shown a letter from the late Pope Francis requesting he not participate. Becciu, 76, formally stepped aside on Tuesday, April 29, despite previously asserting his right to vote. …
Carlo Ancelotti Turns Down Brazil National Team Job
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly turned down the opportunity to coach the Brazilian national team, despite months of speculation linking him to the role. According to Marca, Ancelotti traveled to London on Monday and was expected to finalize a deal with Brazil’s football federation. However, he …
Enugu LP Secretary And Ex-Commissioner Return To PDP
Mr. Titus Odo, Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP) in Enugu State, has officially defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alongside Prince Emeka Mamah, former Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs and the State Coordinator of Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign. The pair, who originally left the PDP during …
FCMB Group Confirms Dividend At 12th AGM, Reports ₦7.1 Trillion In 2024 Assets
FCMB Group Plc held its 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos on April 29, 2025, where shareholders endorsed the Group’s 2024 financial results and approved key resolutions to drive future growth and enhance corporate governance. The Group ended 2024 with total assets of ₦7.1 trillion and customer …
Yobe Sets Goal Of 80% Vaccination Coverage By 2026
The Yobe State Government said it is committed to reaching 80 per cent vaccination coverage by 2026, as it intensifies efforts to close immunization gaps and protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mohammed Gana, who said this on Tuesday at a one-day media dialogue to commemorate the 2025 World Immunization …
Mtn, Kogi Resolve Issue, Network Coming Back Wednesday
Telecom services in Kogi State are expected to be fully restored by Wednesday following the resolution of a dispute between MTN Nigeria and the state government, according to the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON). ALTON Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, told PUNCH Online on Tuesday that the issues …
Air France-Klm Reports Lower Q1 Losses
Air France-KLM reported a first-quarter loss of €249 million ($283 million) on Wednesday, a significant improvement from the over €500 million loss during the same period last year. The Franco-Dutch airline group said revenue rose 8% year-on-year to €7.2 billion, driven by strong travel demand and lower fuel …
Tinubu Felicitates With Mark Carney On Election As Canadian Prime Minister
President Bola Tinubu has sent words of congratulations to Mr Mark Joseph Carney on the Liberal Party’s victory in the recent Canadian parliamentary elections. Carney becomes the 24th Prime Minister of Canada. In the message sent through his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the President acknowledged the significance of the hard-fought electoral triumph at a time …
Transcorp Hotels Posts 52% Revenue Surge In Q1 2025, Signals Strong Year Ahead
Transcorp Hotels Plc (NGX: TRANSCOHOT), the hospitality arm of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), has reported a robust financial performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, with a staggering 52% year-on-year (YoY) jump in revenue, from ₦13.8 billion in Q1 2024 to ₦21.0 billion in Q1 2025. The hospitality giant attributed the strong …