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Pope Francis has been laid to rest at the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica. The late pontiff’s entombment was a private event which allowed those close to him to pay their last respects. This was after a funeral Mass at the Vatican. Thousands of people, including world leaders and monarchs witnessed Pope Francis’ funeral mass at St Peter’s Basilica on Saturday. From there, the coffin carrying the pontiff’s corpse was transported to Santa Maria Maggiore basilica where it was entombed. Mourners queued up along the streets to witness as his corpse…

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Human rights activist and former presidential candidate under the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the calls by former All Progressives Congress (APC) members and former President Muhammadu Buhari’s ex-cabinet members to form a new political coalition, suggesting that many of them should be facing criminal prosecution rather than plotting political strategies. In a recent interview aired on Symfoni, Sowore did not hold back in his criticism of the current administration, stating that President Bola Tinubu ’s government came only to complete the destruction of the country that,…

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FCT,  Abuja  -The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed its intent to allow eligible Nigerian voters to participate in the 2027 general elections without the need for a Permanent Voter Card (PVC). However, INEC insists that this change can only take effect once the necessary legal amendments are made to accommodate the shift away from the current PVC-only system. Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, while speaking on Wednesday, April 23, in Abuja , noted that while the commission is eager to embrace technological advances in the…

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Pat Utomi, renowned professor of political economics, has announced a mass mobilisation effort tagged “Freedom Converge”, aimed at bringing over 7.2 million Nigerians into Abuja in a bold move to “occupy it until freedom returns to the people.” Speaking during his latest weekly Tuesday Tonic broadcast, Utomi painted a dire picture of Nigeria’s political and socio-economic landscape, blaming the nation’s failures on a “deep crisis of elite” and an entrenched system of state capture, weak institutions, and self-serving leadership.  “We’re planning to bring 7.2 million Nigerians into Abuja to occupy it until…

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Governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara, has allegedly agreed to decamp to the All Progressive Congress and drop his second term ambition. This, according to sources close to the matter, is the outcome of his meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to inside sources, “Gov Sim Fubara is set to defect to the APC. He will not be impeached when he resumes his duties; he will finish his term and will not seek a second term.” Which Governor is next?  

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In what may be described as seeming overzealousness as well as a shocker and embarrassment to Hon Kelechi Ofurum, the member representing Owerri North in the Imo House of Assembly, the Special Adviser to  Governor Hope Uzodinma on Compliance, Hon Chinasa Nwaneri was allegedly said to have embarrassed the Owerri North  legislator Hon. Ofurum, pulling him away from the convoy of the speaker of the state assembly during the governor ‘s thanksgiving at Omuma, weekend. Nwaneri, it was learnt  allegedly prevented the Owerri North  Imo House of Assembly member, Hon…

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…As community stakeholders pass vote of confidence on new leadership By Onyinyechi Nwankwo Few days after the emergence of Barr. Canice Madukaji (Obulimba) as President- General,PG  of Umuoba Town Union (UTU), through a democratic election, stakeholders of Umuoba community have unanimously passed a Vote of Confidence on their newly elected PG and his executive. The stakeholders, during a high-level meeting on Monday, at Oha Umuoba Town Hall, passed the Vote of Confidence on the new leadership of UTU to carry on the full functional government of the community. The meeting…

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…. QUESTIONS WHAT PARAMETER THAT WAS USED TO QUALIFY HIM FOR SUCH AWARD WHEN ALL INFRASTRUCTURE IN IMO STATE HAS COLLAPSED AND GONE INTO EXTINCTION* …. CALLS ON  VANGUARD NEWSPAPERS TO WITHDRAW SUCH UNMERITED AWARD AND APPOLOGISE TO NDIMO WITHIN 48HRS Award is like appraisal. And is being given whenever an employee or a leader is doing absolutely well in his field of specialization in the organization, community and country in favour and for the betterment of all and sundry. In a situation whereby award is given on aspect of…

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By Onyinyechi Nwankwo In what could be adjudged as credible free and fair election, the people of Amakohia-Ubi autonomous community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, have successfully elected new National Executive Council,NEC who will steer their affairs for next  three (3 ) years. The NEC election was held at the Community School  last Saturday with the offices of the President General, Vice President, Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer and Publicity Secretary keenly contested . Speaking, Chairman of the 2025 NEC Electoral Committee of Amakohia-Ubi Development Union, Sir…

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“A Humble Servant of God: Celebrating the Legacy of Pope Francis” By Rt. Hon. Barr. Kelechi Kennedy Nwagwu, Ph.D., FiADRn National Coordinator, Renewed Hope Consolidation Mandate 2027 The National Coordinator of Renewed Hope Consolidation Mandate 2027, Rt. Hon. Barr. Kelechi Kennedy Nwagwu, Ph.D., FiADRn, has mourned the passing of Pope Francis, describing him as “a humble servant of God, tireless champion of the poor, and guiding light for millions”. Key Highlights: – *Championing the Poor*: Pope Francis’ unwavering commitment to advocating for the marginalized and vulnerable. – *Legacy of Love*:…

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