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The Executive Governor of Ebonyi State His Excellency, Gov. Francis Nwifuru has celebrated his two-year anniversary in office by highlighting significant achievements across infrastructure, education, health, agriculture, security, and human empowerment. For the past few months, Governor Francis has been the cynosure of all eyes  who stole the show among  the best performing Governors in the south  East if not in Nigeria entirely. The Ebonyi State law graduate who also served as the Speaker Ebonyi State House of Assembly started his administration with massive developmental projects featuring both in manpower developments, youth empowerments, workers' welfare, massive infrastructure, educational and healthcare facilities provision. Below are the highlights of few of the many projects awarded by Governor Francis within His second year in office; within many already completed and some nearing completion. Infrastructure Development VANCO Tunnel & Flyovers: First in the...

In a bold move to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, the Federal Government has commissioned 16 vital infrastructure projects at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kware, located in Sokoto State. This landmark event is part of a broader nationwide strategy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to upgrade tertiary health institutions and improve access to quality care. photo credit: Federal ministry of Information The commissioning ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, was led by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako. Speaking at the event, Dr. Salako emphasized that the initiative represents a major step forward in addressing mental health needs and improving general healthcare delivery, particularly in Northern Nigeria.      “This commissioning is a clear demonstration of the Tinubu administration’s commitment to making federal health institutions more effective, accessible, and people-centred,” he sa...

Saltcity News | Vatican City; May 9, 2025 In a landmark moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost from the United States has been elected as the 267th Pope , adopting the name Pope Leo XIV . This unprecedented election follows the passing of Pope Francis , which ushered the Vatican into a period of sede vacante  a Latin term meaning "the seat being vacant." Pope Leo XIV A New Era Begins on May 8, 2025 The papal conclave began on May 7, 2025 , drawing cardinals from around the globe to the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. Just a day later, on Thursday, May 8 , white smoke billowed from the chapel’s chimney, signaling the election of a new spiritual leader. Moments later, the world met Pope Leo XIV , the first-ever American Pope in the Church’s over 2,000-year history. This historic moment has drawn widespread attention, both for its global implications and the unique profile of the newly elected pontiff. Who Is Pope Leo XIV? Pope Leo XIV , born Robert Fr...