Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday accused Russian forces of violating a brief Easter truce declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin, claiming Moscow continued its shelling and assaults despite a 30-hour ceasefire set to begin Saturday at 1500 GMT. The truce, described as the most significant pause in hostilities since the war began over three…
Thousands of Catholic worshippers gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, hoping to witness Pope Francis deliver his traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing despite concerns over his frail health, which has kept him from most Holy Week events. The 88-year-old pontiff, recovering from a severe bout of pneumonia, has made only limited public appearances…
By Ayomide otitoju In a related development, Ojulari also reaffirmed his dedication to forging collaborative partnerships as a key strategy to meet the presidential mandate for NNPC Ltd. During a courtesy visit to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on Wednesday, the GCEO emphasized the importance of synergy with critical…
By Ayomide Otitoju Newly appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has pledged to transform the state-owned energy giant into a globally competitive, transparent, and proudly Nigerian enterprise. Speaking during his first townhall meeting with staff at the NNPC Towers in Abuja on Thursday,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have revised their joint Continental Response Plan for mpox, amid the continued spread of the viral disease across new regions in Africa and beyond. The updated strategy aims to intensify outbreak control efforts, expand vaccination coverage,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian Christians joined their counterparts across the world on Friday to mark Good Friday, a solemn day in the Christian calendar commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Observed annually on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, Good Friday is dedicated to reflecting on the sacrifice of Christ, who Christians believe was…
By Ayomide Otitoju A group of former labour leaders in Rivers State has condemned the imposition of emergency rule in the state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the action as a “civilian coup” and a grave violation of democratic norms. Speaking at a press conference in Port Harcourt on Thursday, the group led by…
A U.S. federal judge on Thursday issued a ruling limiting access to Americans’ personal Social Security data by Elon Musk’s controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), following a legal challenge brought by unions over privacy and oversight concerns. District Judge Ellen Hollander barred DOGE personnel from obtaining data that could personally identify individuals—such as Social…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Magistrate Court sitting in Apapa has ordered the release of 17-year-old Alabi Quadri, whose case drew national attention after he was detained for standing in front of the convoy of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2023 general elections. Magistrate Adetola Olorunfemi granted the release following legal…
