President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a four-day period of national mourning in the Philippines following the death of Pope Francis, recognizing the pontiff’s profound influence on the Catholic-majority nation. In a presidential proclamation issued Wednesday, Marcos ordered that the Philippine flag be flown at half-mast on all government buildings and installations “effective immediately until…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called for an “immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire” following a deadly Russian drone strike on a civilian bus in the southern town of Marganets, which left nine dead and at least 49 others wounded. Graphic images shared by Dnipropetrovsk Governor Sergiy Lysak showed the aftermath of the strike, with…
By Ayomide Otitoju As the world marks World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for intensified efforts across all levels—from international policy frameworks to grassroots initiatives—to accelerate the journey towards global malaria elimination. The call to action comes amid both celebration and caution. Since the turn of the millennium, global malaria control…
By Ayomide Otitoju As part of its preparations for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, the Lagos State Government has begun free medical screening for intending pilgrims across the state. The exercise, which kicked off on Saturday in Badagry, is designed to assess the health status of pilgrims, identify potential medical issues, and ensure appropriate treatment ahead…
By Ayomide Otitoju The sudden death of Mrs. Shimite Bello Love (née Nwakalo), Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, has sparked controversy and raised serious questions, as her husband, Pastor David Favour Love, has been arrested over allegations of foul play. According to family sources, the late adviser was rushed…
By Ayomide Otitoju One person has been confirmed dead while 13 others were rescued following the collapse of a two-storey building on Oremeta Street in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State on Saturday morning. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the incident, stating that search and rescue efforts were ongoing. The building, which reportedly…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fiery preacher and former presidential aspirant, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has issued a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style, accusing him of eroding democratic institutions and enabling the collapse of legislative oversight in Nigeria. In a strongly worded address, Bakare said the country’s democracy is under serious threat due to what…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced Monday, just one day after he made a surprise appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday. Cardinal Kevin Farrell delivered the solemn news via a statement shared on the Vatican’s Telegram…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State have called on Nigerians to embrace unity, compassion, and national reconciliation as Christians across the country mark Easter. In a message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, Senator Akpabio urged Nigerians to use the Easter celebration…
