By Ayomide Otitoju Christians across Nigeria on Sunday joined millions of faithful worldwide to celebrate Easter, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Despite reports of attacks in parts of Plateau and other northern states, worshippers turned out in large numbers for special Easter services. The celebrations, which followed weeks of Lenten observances, featured prayers, hymns,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations that it and President Bola Tinubu are involved in the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), calling the claims baseless and politically motivated. At a Friday press briefing in Abuja, APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru described the accusations by the Senator…
By Ayomide Otitoju At least seven persons were injured on Friday following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction in Jikwoyi, within the Abuja Municipal Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The incident, which occurred around 11:00 a.m., involved construction workers present at the site when the structure gave way. In a…
All Catholic masses in Dubai have been suspended following escalating tensions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, church authorities confirmed on Friday, just days before Easter celebrations. In a statement posted on its website, St Francis of Assisi Church announced the immediate cancellation of all masses in compliance with government directives. The church, located…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Chief of Staff to the Zamfara State Governor, Mouktar Lugga, narrowly escaped an attack by gunmen on Thursday evening along the Gusau–Funtua highway, with no casualties reported. The ambush occurred around 6:00 p.m. near Kucheri village in Tsafe Local Government Area, when armed assailants reportedly opened fire on Lugga’s convoy from…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that Ukraine could assist in unblocking the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane Iran has effectively closed, threatening global fuel supplies and destabilizing energy markets. Speaking to journalists, Zelensky cited Ukraine’s experience in restoring access to the Black Sea after Russia’s blockade early in its…
By Ayomide Ototoju The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended Easter greetings to residents, urging them to embrace love, unity, and the spirit of sacrifice as they commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Speaking to journalists at Lagos House, Marina, Governor Sanwo-Olu praised Christians for their devotion during the Lenten…
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has requested that General Randy George step down as chief of staff of the US Army, an official confirmed Thursday. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, corroborated a report by CBS News that George was asked to take immediate retirement. The reason for the move has not been publicly…
By Ayomide Otitoju NASA on Thursday gave the four Artemis II astronauts the go-ahead to fire the engine of their Orion, sending them on the first crewed lunar flyby since 1972. NASA Flight Director Jeff Radigan confirmed that the 5-minute, 49-second engine burn is scheduled for 7:49 pm Eastern Time (2349 GMT) to propel Orion…
