To honour Pope Francis, President Trump orders American flags flown at half-Mast

NewsWorld NewsTo honour Pope Francis, President Trump orders American flags flown at half-Mast

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 21, 2025

US President Donald Trump on Monday ordered that American flags be flown at half-mast to honour Pope Francis. Trump said he signed an executive order putting the flags of the country, all of them, all federal flags and state flags at half-mast in honor of Pope Francis. He had earlier wrote on Truth Social: “Rest in Peace, Pope Francis! May God bless him and all who loved him!” The US President described the pontiff as...

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Pope Francis Dies Hours After Easter Celebration

World NewsPope Francis Dies Hours After Easter Celebration

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 21, 2025

Pope Francis has died just hours after the celebration of Easter Sunday, also known as the Day of Resurrection. The Vatican confirmed his passing early Monday morning, describing his final hours as peaceful and surrounded by prayer. According to a brief statement issued by the Vatican Press Office, the Holy Father passed away in his residence at the Vatican’s Mater Ecclesiae Monastery shortly after midnight. “With deep sorrow, we announce that His Holiness Pope Francis...

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Vatican Announces Death of Pope Francis at 88

NewsWorld NewsVatican Announces Death of Pope Francis at 88

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 21, 2025

The Catholic Church and the world are in mourning following the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on the morning of Monday, 21st April 2025, at the age of 88. The news of the Pope’s demise comes just a day after he made a surprise public appearance in his wheelchair, blessing the faithful gathered at St. Peter’s Square during Easter Sunday celebrations. According to the Vatican, the announcement was made at 9:45 a.m. by...

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China Launches  Army, and Naval Force Drills Around Taiwan

NewsPoliticsWorld NewsChina Launches  Army, and Naval Force Drills Around Taiwan

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 1, 2025

As a stern warning, China’s military, on Tuesday, said it has kicked off joint exercises involving its army, navy, air force and rocket force around Taiwan. The People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command said this in a statement on social media: “It is a stern warning and forceful deterrence against ‘Taiwan Independence’ separatist forces, and it is a legitimate and necessary action to safeguard China’s sovereignty and national unity, “The drills mainly focus on sea-air...

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Abe’s Death: Japan court disbands Unification Church

NewsPoliticsWorld NewsAbe’s Death: Japan court disbands Unification Church

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 27, 2025

The controversial Unification Church linked to the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been disbanded. The Unification Church, which was started in South Korea, has established a presence in Japan since the 1960s. The name “Moonies” was derived from the name of its founder, Sun Myung Moon. A Japanese court ordered the disbandment of the church following the shock killing of Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 brought the church under scrutiny....

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Deputy Speaker Seeks  Permanent Seat For Nigeria At UN Security Council

NewsNigeriaPoliticsUnited NationsWorld NewsDeputy Speaker Seeks  Permanent Seat For Nigeria At UN Security Council

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 12, 2025

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has sought for permanent seat for Nigeria at the United Nations Security Council, stressing the need to redefine multilateralism to accommodate the pressing needs of developing countries. While representing Nigeria at the Heads of Parliaments meeting on Tuesday at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States of America, preparatory for the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, Switzerland in...

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Nigeria Commiserates With South Korea Over Horrific Plane Crash

NewsNigeriaWorld NewsNigeria Commiserates With South Korea Over Horrific Plane Crash

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 29, 2024

The Federal Government has commiserated with the government and people of South Korea over the fatal air Jeju flight 2216 plane crash which occurred on Sunday, killing 179 of the 181 on board the aircraft, with only two survivors. According to reports, the Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air was returning from Bangkok, Thailand when it crash-landed at the Muan International Airport in the southern part of the country, skidding off the runway and crashing...

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From Seoul to Amsterdam: Study Ranks World’s Best Airports for Sleep

NewsTourismTransportationWorld NewsFrom Seoul to Amsterdam: Study Ranks World’s Best Airports for Sleep

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 10, 2024

A recent global study has ranked the best airports for sleeping during layovers, with Seoul Incheon International Airport in South Korea taking the top spot. The study, conducted by Onebed, assessed airports based on sleepability ratings, passenger density, availability of free resting areas, and total passenger traffic Seoul Incheon, with a composite score of 86, offers eight free resting areas and a low passenger density of 3,823 per acre, making it the ideal spot for...

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Okonjo-Iweala Emerges Sole Candidate for WTO Second Term

BusinessEconomyNewsPoliticsWorld NewsOkonjo-Iweala Emerges Sole Candidate for WTO Second Term

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 10, 2024

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, has been confirmed as the sole candidate for a second four-year term, with overwhelming support from member states. This development follows the African Group’s proposal for Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment, backed by 58 countries. Okonjo-Iweala, who made history as the first woman and African to lead the global trade body in 2021, is set to conclude her first term on 31 August 2025. The WTO formally...

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Nigeria Secures BRICS Partnership Status, Eyes Full Membership

NewsNigeriaWorld NewsNigeria Secures BRICS Partnership Status, Eyes Full Membership

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 24, 2024

Nigeria has been officially added as a partner nation in the BRICS alliance, alongside 12 other countries. The announcement was made during the 2024 BRICS summit, held from 22 to 24 October in Kazan, Russia. A post from the bloc on X on Thursday confirmed the development, stating, “13 new nations have been accepted as official partner countries and will be part of BRICS initiatives.” The new partners are Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan,...

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