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April 24, 2025

2025 Hajj: CBN approves cash-based BTA for Muslim pilgrims

Earlier in the year, the CBN introduced a new payment method for basic travel allowance for Nigerians embarking on the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.

Hajj pilgrims
April 23, 2025

NNPP founder urges wealthy Nigerians to emulate late Pope’s legacy of compassion

Mr Aniebonam, “We must begin to have a rethink on humanity and how far we have neglected the have-nots among us.

Pope Francis
April 23, 2025

Pope Francis’ body moved to St. Peter’s Basilica for public view

Until now, only cardinals, members of the Curia and Vatican employees have been able to bid farewell to the deceased pontiff in Saint Martha’s House.

Pope's coffin
April 22, 2025

Putin forecloses attendance of Pope’s funeral over ICC’s arrest warrant  

The arrest warrant was over the alleged abduction of Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine to Russia.

Vladimir Putin/Pope
April 22, 2025

Pope Francis to be buried on Saturday, Trump to attend funeral

U.S. President Donald Trump, who clashed repeatedly with the pope about immigration, said he and his wife would fly to Rome for the service.

Sick Pope and Trump
April 22, 2025

German Catholic laity sees church at risk with new conservative pope

ZdK president Irme Stetter-Karp told dpa that the church required leadership capable of meeting the demands of the 21st century.

April 22, 2025

Pope Francis’ Successor: Africans, Asian, Europeans on list of potential candidates

Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, a Ghanaian, former head of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. The 76-year-old cleric would be the first African to be a Catholic pope in centuries.

April 22, 2025

Cardinals to discuss pope’s funeral arrangements

The cardinals are to decide on the exact time of the burial of the late head of the Catholic Church, which usually takes place four to six days after death.

CATHOLIC CARDINALS
April 21, 2025

Ansar-Ud-Deen elects new president

Mr Kazeem pledged to promote unity, empower youth, and build strategic partnerships to strengthen the society.

Ansar-ud-deen Society of Nigeria
April 21, 2025

CAN pays tribute to Pope Francis, commends his legacy of compassion, justice

Mr Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Catholic Church and the first from Latin America, passed away on Easter Monday. 

Image of Pope used to illustrate the story.