Papa Francisco: Una Vida de Humildad y Reforma

Papa Francisco; créditos CNN

Un breve homenaje a Su Santidad el Papa Francisco, quien antes de su fallecimiento fue el 266.º Papa de la Iglesia Católica Romana. El Papa Francisco, cuyo nombre completo es Jorge Mario Bergoglio, nació el 17 de diciembre de 1936 en Buenos Aires, Argentina. Pertenecía a la Compañía de Jesús (Jesuitas), fue ordenado sacerdote el 13 de diciembre de 1969 y elevado al rango de cardenal el 21 de febrero de 2001 por el Papa Juan Pablo II.

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Pope Francis: A Life of Humility and Reform

His Holiness Pope Francis: Credit-NBC News

A quick tribute to His Holiness Pope Francis, who was before passing away the 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Francis, whose full name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was born on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He belonged to the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and was ordained as a priest on December 13, 1969, and elevated to the cardinal position on February 21, 2001, by Pope John Paul II.

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Top Trending News in Nigeria Today – April 5, 2025

⚽ Al Hilal vs Al Nassr – The Saudi Showdown..

The Saudi Pro League match between Al Hilal and Al Nassr is one of today’s most searched topics in Nigeria. The attention largely comes from the participation of global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, whose every touch on the pitch continues to spark excitement worldwide. Nigerian fans followed the action closely, with hashtags like #HilalNassr and #RonaldoTrending dominating social media. This rivalry isn’t just about bragging rights but a battle that impacts the league title race significantly.
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⚽ Kevin De Bruyne – Midfield Masterclass Keeps Fans Buzzing

​Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has announced he will leave the club at the end of the 2024-2025 season, concluding a decade-long tenure marked by significant achievements. ​Teammate Jack Grealish expressed his sentiments on social media, stating, “It’s been an absolute pleasure to share the pitch with you, Kev. Your vision and skill are unparalleled, and you’ve been an inspiration to us all.” ​Manager Pep Guardiola also praised De Bruyne, calling him “one of the greatest” players in Premier League history and acknowledging his consistent performance over the years. ​
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⚽ Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol – The Surprise Match Grabbing Eyeballs

​Following their impressive 4-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano on April 4, 2025, RCD Espanyol‘s locker room was filled with jubilation and camaraderie. The players’ celebration highlighted their unity and team spirit.​ A standout moment featured Omar El Hilali playfully interrupting teammate Javi Puado during a post-match interview. El Hilali, with a microphone in hand, humorously posed as a journalist, asking Puado questions and eliciting laughter from those present. This light-hearted exchange quickly gained traction on social media, symbolizing the positive atmosphere within the team.
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🧾 NYSC Arrears and Minimum Wage Exemption – Youths Demand Clarity

​The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has announced that corps members who recently completed their service will receive an arrears payment of N77,000. This payment is intended to cover the difference resulting from the recent increase in the monthly allowance for corps members. The Federal Government had earlier approved an increment of the corps members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000. However, there had been delays in the disbursement of the new allowance due to pending release of funds. ​
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🛢️ Adesua Dozie Appointed to NNPC – Policy & Power

The recent appointment of the new board for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has sparked concerns regarding gender imbalance. The Women in Energy Network (WIEN) has expressed disappointment over the minimal representation of women on the board, highlighting a broader issue of gender inclusivity in leadership roles within the energy sector. ​President Bola Tinubu’s overhaul of the NNPCL board aims to rejuvenate the country’s oil sector, with notable appointments including former Shell executive Bashir Ojulari as the new Chief Executive Officer and Ahmadu Musa Kida as the board chairman. However, the composition has raised eyebrows due to the limited inclusion of female professionals.
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⚽ Everton vs Arsenal – Major changes to starting XI made..

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has announced five changes to the starting lineup for today’s Premier League match against Everton at Goodison Park. With a Champions League fixture against Real Madrid approaching, Arteta aims to manage player workload effectively. The Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025, with kickoff at 12:30 PM BST at Goodison Park in Liverpool.
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⚽ LIVE: Al Hilal vs Al Nassr – Saudi Pro League Clash in Progress

Football fans across the world are currently glued to what may be one of the most electrifying matches in the Saudi Pro League this season as Al Hilal face off against Al Nassr in a highly anticipated encounter.

The match is currently underway at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, with global stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Aleksandar Mitrović lighting up the pitch.


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Nnamdi Kanu Criticizes Igbo Political Leaders Over Neglect, Urges Tinubu to Act

Nnamdi Kanu source- Daily Post

On April 3, 2025, Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), expressed frustration over what he described as neglect by prominent Igbo political leaders. This concern was conveyed by Engr. Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, the President-General of the Igbo Community Association (ICA) in the Federal Capital Territory, following his visit to Kanu at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja.

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INEC Rejects Senator Natasha’s Recall Petition for Failing Constitutional Requirement

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared that the recall petition filed against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Kogi Central Senatorial District failed to meet the constitutional threshold, as outlined in Section 69(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

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Trending News in Nigeria: Week of March 30th to April 5th, 2025

Politics

  • World Bank Approves $1.08 Billion Loan for Nigeria
    The World Bank has sanctioned a $1.08 billion loan to Nigeria aimed at enhancing education quality, bolstering household and community resilience, and improving nutrition for underserved groups. This funding responds to economic challenges intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic and supports Nigeria’s economic reforms initiated in 2023. ​Reuters
  • Nigeria Appoints Former Shell Executive to Lead State-Owned Oil Group
    President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bayo Ojulari, a former Shell executive, as the new head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). This move aims to rejuvenate the nation’s oil sector amid challenges like large-scale theft and declining production. ​Reuters
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DSTV Bouquet Prices Increment: A Matter of Do or Die..

DSTV Nigeria, the popular satellite TV service owned by MultiChoice, offering different subscription packages with various channels for sports, entertainment, news, and many more, is in the news again. DSTV Nigeria has increased the prices of DSTV and GOTV packages for the second year in a row, sparking backlash from subscribers, regulators, and most importantly, the Government.

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A US Gymnast must return Medal after 2024 Paris Olympics closes… Controversy and Drama after a week of Celebration

(R) US’ Simone Biles the Silver medallist and (L) US’ Jordan Chiles the bronze medallist celebrate at the end of the artistic gymnastics women’s floor exercise final in Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena. Source-AFP or licensors

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that the US gymnastic Jordan Chiles will be deposed of her bronze medal to the Romania’s Ana Barbosu. This comes after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled out an appeal lunched during the match on Monday by Chiles coach which saw her overtake and lead Barbosu on the podium.

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Super AFCON 2023; Semi-Finals Fixtures: Nigeria vs. South Africa & Ivory Coast vs. DR Congo

The following are schedule for the super Semi-Final, AFCON 2023 where old rivals are bound to meet on Wenesday 7th Febuary 2024 :

  1. Semi-final one – (17:00 GMT) Nigeria v South Africa
  2. Semi-final two – (20:00 GMT) Ivory Coast v DR Congo