Prince William stood with Prime Minister Keir Starmer during Pope Francis' funeral at St Peter's Square on Saturday. The prince represented King Charles III as they paused silently before the pope's coffin. He wore a dark blue suit with a black tie and bowed his head before entering St Peter's Basilica to meet clergy members who guided him to his seat.
Before the service started, Starmer talked with US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and French President Emmanuel Macron. Zelensky met privately with Trump for 15 minutes as peace talks continue about the Ukraine war. The Ukrainian leader later called their meeting "good" and "very symbolic."
The funeral brought together 55 heads of state, 14 government...
The Abia government suspended Professor Vincent Onwe from his job as head of the Abia State College of Education, Technical, Arochukwu. Dr. Abdulkarim Jibril moved up from deputy provost to acting leader of the school immediately after Governor Alex Otti gave the order.
Ikechuckwu Uwanna signed the official statement about the leadership switch. The government wants more openness and better management at the college. Dr. Jibril must start running the school immediately until he receives new instructions from state officials.
Everyone who works or studies at the college should help Dr. Jibril do his job well. The Abia government promises to keep pushing for honest leadership throughout all state-run schools. They aim to strengthen how...
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike picked new leaders for the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Golf Club. His aide Lere Olayinka shared the news Saturday.
Dr. Peter Deshi will head the Interim Management Board, with Barrister Yomi Oyelola serving as secretary. The board also includes Otunba Gbengba Elegbeleye, Arc. Nanwor Mamven, Mrs. Ekanem Ekwueme, Arc. Arabi Bello, Lawan Aboki, Okey Nnaedozie, Fred Otobo, and Julius Fadairo.
All board members must start their duties immediately. After making his decision, Wike praised the new appointees and told them to work hard to improve the golf club.
Flights can take off from Akanu Ibiam International Airport again starting Monday, April 28. Nigerian officials finished runway repairs ahead of schedule.
The Federal Airports Authority announced the reopening through its public affairs director, Mrs Obiageli Orah. Workers fixed a major crack that appeared in the asphalt surface. The repair job started on April 22 and was planned to finish on May 6, but crews completed the work early.
FAAN thanked travelers for their patience during the closure. The authority said safety concerns drove the decision to shut down. Airport managers apologized for any problems the closure caused air travelers. The runway has passed safety checks for both takeoffs and landings.
All flight operations can...
President Tinubu sent birthday wishes to Chief Ayiri Emami, who turned 50 on April 26. The president praised the Itsekiri leader through a statement from his adviser, Bayo Onanuga. He recognized Emami as a businessman, politician, and philanthropist who helps build the nation.
The president highlighted how Emami works for peace and protects oil resources in the Niger Delta. He also thanked the chief for supporting the All Progressives Congress in Delta State. Tinubu mentioned the chief stood with him and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu before and during the 2023 elections.
The president noted the special connection between Chief Emami and the First Lady, who comes from Itsekiri heritage. He expressed gratitude for their long friendship over...
Uganda said Saturday it beat its latest Ebola fight. Health officials waited 42 days with no new cases before making this announcement. They shared the good news through their X account.
The outbreak started on January 30 when a male nurse caught the virus. He later died from it. During these months, Uganda recorded 14 cases total. Ten people recovered after getting sick. Four people died - two confirmed Ebola victims and two probable cases without lab confirmation.
The World Health Organization praised Uganda for handling the health crisis well. WHO leader Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated the government and health workers who stopped the spread. He noted that their leadership and commitment helped end the outbreak.
This...
A Lagos high court ordered Friday that the property at 26 Tolu Road must go to the federal government forever. Judge Deinde Dipeolu made this final decision after nobody fought the earlier temporary order published in newspapers. The EFCC had asked for this action through their lawyer, Hannatu Kofarnaisa. Their request came with sworn statements from investigator Gyal Maina Gapani. The court found good reasons to grant what the EFCC wanted.
The case started when Sterling Bank reported that system problems allowed customers to steal almost 296 million naira. One suspect, Ojora Sulaimon Kehinde, took 89 million naira that he never had in his account. He sent much of this money to his wife, Aminat, through PayAttitude. She later...
Lagos just added 3,941 new parking spaces across town to help cut traffic jams. The state transport chief, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, shared this news during an event marking Governor Sanwo-Olu's second work anniversary. These parking spots make up a key part of Lagos' plan to fix traffic problems.
"The parking areas can hold thousands of cars safely, helping traffic move better," Osiyemi said. The city is split into five parking zones - Ikeja, Ikoyi, Lekki, Victoria Island, and Surulere - for easier management. The Lagos State Parking Authority watches over all parking activities throughout these areas. Workers put up 669 signs along main streets to point drivers toward proper parking spots.
Osiyemi asked people to use these new spaces and...
Armed herders control most of Benue State, says local king Daniel Abomtse. He reports that these armed groups have taken over more than two-thirds of the state since first attacking Gwer West communities in 2011.
The crisis has spread across almost 20 of the 23 local government areas. Thousands of people can't live in their homes anymore, and they crowd into camps for displaced persons. "All the districts in Gwer West have been occupied," Abomtse told the Traditional Council meeting recently.
Many roads near Naka have become very dangerous. The king calls them "death traps" because of frequent attacks. Six districts in Kwande face similar problems. Guma has lost all ten of its districts to armed herders. In Makurdi, only the city...
