Category: Events

                  The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as the first day of Zulki’ida 1446AH. The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by Professor Sambo Wali …

              Nollywood actor Yul Edochie took to Instagram to celebrate his elder brother, Leo Edochie, with a heartfelt birthday message that touched many. Reflecting on their close bond, Yul shared how his big brother supported him during a crucial time in his life. In 1998, while filling out his …

              Senate President Godswill Akpabio led the Federal Government delegation to Pope Francis’s funeral held in Rome today, April 26. The delegation also included the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, along with Senators Asuquo Ekpeyong and Onyekachi Nwebonyi.

          New details have emerged regarding the burial arrangements for Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Easter Monday. Pope Francis will be laid to rest with a heartfelt tribute, describing him as a “simple and much-loved shepherd.” His funeral, …

            Pope Francis’s coffin was sealed in St. Peter’s Basilica this morning as he was laid to rest. The three-day public viewing concluded at 7 p.m. on Friday, marked by a changing of the guards at the open coffin. Thousands of people lined up to pay their respects during the …

                The coffin of Pope Francis arrived at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome on Saturday, where he was laid to rest following a solemn funeral at St. Peter’s Square. After the funeral, the white popemobile carried the late pontiff’s coffin through Rome, with tens of …

                  Spontaneous applause broke out in St. Peter’s Square as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived for the funeral of Pope Francis. He was among around 50 world leaders and 10 reigning monarchs attending the ceremony in Vatican City. Zelenskyy arrived alongside other world leaders taking their seats …

                  World leaders, dignitaries, and thousands of mourners have begun gathering in St Peter’s Square to pay their final respects to Pope Francis. Among those attending the requiem mass, which begins at 9am UK time, are US President Donald Trump, former President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister …