Pope Francis used his weekly Angelus prayer on Sunday to draw attention to the victims of the Mpox virus and urged governments and the pharmaceutical industry to increase efforts to provide vaccines to the hardest-hit regions. “I pray for all those infected, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has been severely affected. I…
China has expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to new U.S. sanctions targeting Chinese companies linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Sunday. In a statement, a spokesperson for the ministry urged the United States to “immediately stop its wrong practices” and warned that China would take necessary measures to…
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Friday inaugurated the construction of the 81-kilometre Abeokuta-Ifo-Ota-Lagos expressway, promising to complete the project within 18 months. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area, with the governor highlighting the road’s significance to both Ogun and Lagos States and its importance as a route for travelers…
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has issued a public advisory urging Nigerians to take preventive measures against the increasing threat of Mpox, particularly emphasizing the heightened risk for those living with HIV. This call is part of NACA’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of all Nigerians. Dr. Temitope…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has firmly denied claims that President Bola Tinubu or Wale Tinubu, CEO of Oando Plc, has any stake in the acquisition of OVH Energy by the NNPC. This clarification was made in response to accusations from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, as relayed by his media adviser, Paul…
Dino Melaye, the 2023 Kogi State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has declared that the party’s influence in the political landscape has come to an end, accusing its leadership of commercialization and privatization. In a post on his X handle on Saturday, the former Kogi West Senator lashed out at the PDP’s…
By Ayo Otitoju and Ayomide Erule At the recent Annual Youth Convention, Senior Evangelist Prof. S. O. Odeyemi, 93, delivered a powerful message to the younger generation, urging them to discover their true identity in Christ. Drawing from decades of experience and spiritual wisdom, Prof. Odeyemi offered invaluable guidance to the youth at the convention…
Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement an electronic collation system for the Biometric Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) to upload results directly. Chidoka argued that such a system would eliminate vote manipulation and reduce the instances of votes exceeding the number of accredited voters, as seen…
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is expected to be sidelined for about a month after suffering a calf injury during training on Friday, according to Spanish reports. “Following tests conducted today on Jude Bellingham by Real Madrid’s medical team, the player has been diagnosed with an injury to the plantaris muscle in his right leg,”…
