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Pope Francis cancels Way of the Cross – Vatican

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Pope Francis on Friday cancelled his attendance at the Way of the Cross Easter ceremony in Rome at the last minute, the Vatican said, amid fears for the 87-year-old’s health. “To preserve his health ahead of tomorrow’s vigil and the Easter Sunday mass, Pope Francis will this evening follow the Way of the Cross at

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EFCC arrests 74 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun

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Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 74 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun State. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement sent to News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja. Oyewale stated that the alleged fraudsters were arrested at the Government Residential Area, Shagamu

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PDP appoints caretaker committees for states, LG, ward chapters

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The Peoples Democratic Party has appointed executives whose tenure has expired as caretaker committees for their respective states, local governments, and wards. Recall that National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, during a meeting of the National Working Committee with state chairmen on Tuesday hinted that party leadership will review the tenure of 26 state chairmen, whose

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PDP announces dates for caucus, BoT, NEC meetings

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The Peoples Democratic Party has scheduled its National Caucus meeting for Wednesday, April 17, and its Board of Trustees and National Executive Committee meetings for Thursday, April 18. NEC is the supreme organ of the party, which comprises all party state governors, President, and former presidents, serving and former principal officers of the National Assembly,

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Port Harcourt-Aba train service begins operation April – FG

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The Federal Government has postponed the commencement of the train services on the Port Harcourt to Maiduguri rail line till April. The Port Harcourt-Aba rail project is part of the larger Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail project initiated by former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. It was meant to commence operations by the end of March. Meanwhile, contrary

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I’ve made breakthrough in music, says Rema

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Afrobeats sensation, Daniel Ikubor, known better as Rema, has disclosed that with his breakthrough in the music industry, he plans to give back to youths. He said this when he was hosted to lunch on Friday by Governor Godwin Obaseki at the Government House in Benin City, Edo State. The singer revealed that while he

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Easter: Be vigilant, DSS urges Nigerians

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The Department of State Services has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant throughout the Easter celebration. The service equally advised citizens to report attempts by criminals to perpetrate crime during the celebration. The Director, PR and Strategic Communications, Department of State Services, Peter Afunanya, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. The statement read, “Consequent upon

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Budget padding: Senate may recall Ningi from suspension

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The Senate may be set to recall Senator Abdul Ningi from his three-month suspension. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, gave this indication while fielding questions from reporters on arrival from the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Ningi was suspended for three months after about three hours of debate over his interview where

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Police arrest man for defiling 14-year-old girl in Ogun

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The Ogun State Police Command, on Friday, said its officers arrested a 24-year-old man, Gadafi Bala, for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl in Ogijo in the Sagamu Local Government Area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Odutola said Bala committed the crime

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Easter: Be willing to make sacrifices, Ganduje urges Nigerians

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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, on Friday, urged Christians across the country to show willingness to make sacrifices for Nigeria in the spirit of Easter. This was even as the former Kano Statw governor urged them to pray for unity, peace, political stability, and prosperity in the country. This

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Bauchi approves N2.5bn subsidy for intending pilgrims

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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has agreed to pay 50% of the additional increment of the 2024 Hajj fare for the intending pilgrims from the state. This means the state government will pay a subsidy of ₦959,000 for each of the 1,652 intending pilgrims from the state totalling ₦2.5bn. This was disclosed by the state

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Brentford vs Manchester United Predictions: Betting Tips and Odds

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Our football betting expert brings you their Brentford vs Manchester United predictions as the teams go head-to-head in the Premier League. After their win over Liverpool, Manchester United aim to build momentum in the race for a Champions League place. Brentford hammered Erik Ten Hag’s side 4-0 in this fixture last season. Brentford vs Manchester

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Chelsea vs Burnley predictions, betting tips and odds

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Our betting expert provides Chelsea vs Burnley predictions for this crucial Premier League match, Our expert has provided tips for the 1X2, BTTS and goals over/under markets for this one. Chelsea vs Burnley Predictions & Tips Chelsea to win @ 1.32 Bet9ja GG @ 1.79 Bet9ja 2nd half – Chelsea -1 handicap @ 2.86 Bet9ja

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Lagos driver arrested for killing five-year-old girl

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A driver identified as Daniel is currently in police custody for hitting a five-year-old girl at Adura Field in the Ijaye Ojokoro area of Lagos State with his car. PUNCH Online gathered that the girl was confirmed dead at the hospital where she was rushed to. The incident was said to have occurred on Thursday

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Power grid successfully restored, says TCN

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria says it has successfully restored the national power grid following its collapse at 4:28 pm on Thursday. TCN, in a statement on Friday, said the grid attained full recovery by 10 pm on the same day. However, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company said on Friday that it was able to

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Leicester’s loss to Bristol dent EPL return bid

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Leicester City’s hopes of an immediate return to the Premier League suffered a fresh setback on Friday with a 1-0 loss away to Bristol City in English football’s second-tier Championship. City’s Anis Mehmeti scored the only goal of the game 17 minutes from time at Ashton Gate with a left-footed shot into the roof of

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FG orders linking of rail line to Port Harcourt, Onne Ports

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The Federal Government, on Friday, ordered the linking of the Port Harcourt-Aba rail line, which construction has reached an advanced stage of completion to the Port Harcourt and Onne Ports in Rivers State for freight operations to begin. The Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen in Port Harcourt on

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Easter: Kwara gov urges Christians to promote unity

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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has appealed to Christians in the country to seize the Easter celebration to renew their faith in God and unite for national and collective growth. The governor, in his Easter message on Friday, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, congratulated the Christian community in the state and across

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