A papal funeral has traditionally been an elaborate affair, but Pope Francis recently approved plans to make the whole procedure less complex. Previous pontiffs were buried in three nested coffins made of cypress, lead and oak. Pope Francis has opted for a simple wooden coffin lined with zinc. He has …
Read More »Pope Francis Dies Aged 88
At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words: Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 …
Read More »Thousands Join Anti-Trump Protests Across US
Thousands took to the streets across the US on Saturday to protest over recent actions by President Donald Trump. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Known as “50501”, for “50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement”, the demonstrations were intended to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the start of …
Read More »Pakistan Expels Tens of Thousands of Afghans
Pakistan has deported more than 19,500 Afghans this month, out of more than 80,000 who left before the April 30 deadline, according to the UN. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Pakistan has stepped up the deportation of Afghans without permits and those with temporary residency permits, saying it …
Read More »European Football Rumors Sunday: Man Utd Considering Rashford and Watkins Transfers
Manchester United are considering a swap deal that would see striker Marcus Rashford, 27, make a permanent move from Aston Villa while fellow England international Ollie Watkins, 29, joins Man Utd during the summer transfer window. (Star) Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 29, will …
Read More »Does Uganda Have the Most Devoted Arsenal Fans in the World?
By: BBC Arsenal fans in Uganda celebrated until dawn this week, outside stadiums and bars across Uganda, after their team secured a victory over Real Madrid. The north London-based team won 3-0, at home, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final. Every time the club plays, the East …
Read More »Topmax College Under Fire for Running Unapproved TVET Courses
Topmax College, based in Embakasi, Nairobi, is facing intense scrutiny after investigations uncovered that it has been offering courses not approved by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), including critical programs like mortuary science, theatre technology, and ICT. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Students and …
Read More »Amin to Gachagua: Drop the Drama, Follow Proper Channels Over Assassination Claims
Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin has called out former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his recent claims that his life is in danger, urging him to stop turning the matter into a media spectacle. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Amin advised Gachagua to report any threats to …
Read More »European Football Rumors Friday: Arsenal want Coman, Madrid turn to Haaland
Arsenal are considering a move for Bayern Munich’s 28-year-old French winger Kingsley Coman. (Star) Real Madrid president Florentino Perez wants to sign Manchester City’s 24-year-old Norwegian forward Erling Haaland. (Fichajes) Manchester United and Liverpool are among the clubs interested in signing Lyon’s 21-year-old French striker Rayan Cherki this summer. (Mail) …
Read More »Trump Says He is in No Hurry to Attack Iran
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was in no hurry to attack Iran over its nuclear program, a day before US-Iranian talks in Rome. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Asked about a New York Times report that he had prevented an Israeli attack on Iran, Trump said: …
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