By Ayomide Otitoju The Katsina State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its handling of the party’s leadership dispute, describing the commission’s interpretation of a recent Court of Appeal ruling as “mischievous and wrong.” The State Chairman of the party, Alhaji Lawal Tukur Batagarawa, made…
By Ayomide Otitoju The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has urged Nigerians to embrace hope, resilience, and renewal, drawing inspiration from the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the nation faces economic, security, and governance challenges. In his 2026 Easter message, the CBCN President reflected on the recently concluded Lenten season, describing…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a remarkable display of faith and generosity, Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose has donated ₦100 million to the ongoing construction of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) National Headquarters in Makoko, Lagos State. The historic contribution was made on Friday, April 4, 2026, during the Church’s solemn Good Friday service. Dr. Ajose,…
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that US forces had successfully recovered a second airman downed in Iran, describing the operation as “one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History.” Trump said the airman had been behind enemy lines in Iran’s mountainous terrain and sustained injuries, but would recover. He also…
By Ayomide Otitoju Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the current challenges are temporary and expressed optimism about the nation’s future under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In his Easter message, Shettima said the holiday symbolizes resilience, faith, and hope, noting that “Easter is a reminder that history often bends in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter, has called on the federal and state governments to urgently step up efforts to alleviate citizens’ hardships and tackle persistent insecurity across the state. In its Easter message titled “Be Hopeful, Be Resilient, Be Compassionate,” Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, State Chairman…
Mohamed El-Baradei, former head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has called on Gulf nations to prevent US President Donald Trump from escalating tensions with Iran, warning that the region could be turned into “a ball of fire.” In posts on X on Saturday, El-Baradei, who led the IAEA from 1997 to 2009, urged…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike set to begin at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The action follows the Federal Government’s decision to halt the rollout of the revised Professional Allowance Table, a key element of agreements reached after NARD’s 2025 industrial action….
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV is set to mark Easter Sunday for the first time as pontiff, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East casts a shadow over the most significant event in the Christian calendar. The US-born pontiff, who has emerged as a prominent voice against the war, is scheduled to celebrate…
