When Pope John Paul I died in 1978, after just 33 days of reign, this author was a young journalist and close friend of the then Catholic Bishop of Jos, Gabriel Gonsum Ganaka; while the now late Pope Francis was known as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a Jesuit Provincial Superior in faraway Argentina. As journalists, a…
By Acho Marcus Nkire In a continued effort to drive down fuel prices and boost local supply, the Dangote Refinery has announced another reduction in its petrol (Premium Motor Spirit, PMS) ex-depot price, now set at ₦835 per litre. The new rate marks a ₦30 drop from ₦865 per litre introduced just six days ago…
By Robert .C. Ebuka Inter Milan’s 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final has set the stage for a high-stakes second leg at the San Siro. While Inter holds a slim advantage, Bayern’s formidable attacking prowess and European pedigree ensure that the tie remains delicately poised. Inter…
