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.
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.
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. 👉 Read full match updates
⚽ 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. 👉 Read more on De Bruyne
⚽ 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. 👉 Catch match insights
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. 👉 Click for More
🛢️ 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. 👉 Read More
⚽ 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. 👉 EPL Updates
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.
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).
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
(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.
More comments and reaction have continued to trail the death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter from Lagos, professionally known as MohBad. However, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, a well-known Nigerian singer and rapper has been accused by DJ Splash’s manager Matthew Aderoju of spiking his food and drinks while they were together. This accusation if confirmed to be true would have serious legal and career implication on Naira Marley.
According to SaharaReporters , ” a woman who identified herself as DJ Splash’s mother, in an audio she sent to an online news blog, Gistlover, accused Naira Marley of ruining her son’s life after moving in with him. He noted that her son returned home with a ‘strange ailment’ and was abandoned by Naira Marley”.
This allegation came to limelight shortly after the death of Mohbad who had made claims of assault by Naira Marley and his crew.
Mohbad made several posts on October 6, 2022, stating “The events of the last two days have left indelible scars in my heart. I have always just wanted to create good music and to provide for my family and myself through my music. As an Artiste from the street, I thought the Marlian Family would be a good place for me.
“However, recent events and certain truths have come to light which threaten my peace, health and career. Because of these issues, I informed Naira Marley on the Marlian WhatsApp group chat of my intention to change my manager.
“This didn’t go down well with my current Manager Tunde (His Brother) There were instant angry outbursts and protests from him in the chat. I went to Naira Marley’s house with my Producer and my friend on the 4th of October, 2022, to have this conversation and reach a peaceful-resolution.
“We were in the studio, and some of the guys who work with Naira- Sid, Shuddy, Seyi and others- were present, as well as Naira and Tunde. I noticed Tunde was quite agitated as we started the discussion. In the middle of the conversation, Tunde became violent and-attacked me.
“The guys I was with were also attacked, humiliated and stripped naked by Sid, Shuddy and Seyi and some of the other boys. We were barely able to escape. 3 of us had to be checked into the hospital to get medical care for the injuries sustained during the assault.
“Naira Marley was fully present throughout this event, and in fact, coordinated some of the attacks as he instructed the boys to beat us up. Some of this was captured on video.
“It is therefore disrespectful for Naira Marley to insinuate that I started the attack because I was intoxicated as he is fully aware of the facts and circumstances surrounding this violent attack. It is not the first time Naira has lied to push his own narrative, but it will hopefully be the last.
The Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have announced increment in the cost electricity prepaid meters they offer to their customers. In Nigeria, only the Discos are eligible to sell these meres to the electricity consumers in their coverage area.