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The canonisation of a British Italian teenager as the first millennial saint has been postponed due to the Pope’s death. Carlo Acutis, who died of acute leukemia in 2006 when he was 15, created a website cataloguing more than 100 eucharistic miracles recognised by the Catholic church. The young web designer started the site in …

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has condemned the arson attack on the Ilesa High Court 2 building, describing it as an unjustifiable assault on the state’s judiciary and a direct threat to democracy. The governor has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident and directed security agencies to apprehend those responsible. The court building was …

        President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, describing him as a humble servant of God and a tireless advocate for the poor and vulnerable. In a statement released on Easter Monday, April 21, the President praised the late Pontiff for his life of service, compassion, …

          The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), comprising the 19 Northern States and the Abuja chapter, has joined Christians worldwide in mourning the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis. In a statement issued by its chairman, Rev. John Hayab, the news of the Pope’s passing was described as a deeply sorrowful …

President Donald J. Trump has ordered all U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff as a sign of respect for the memory of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday. In a formal proclamation issued from the White House, President Trump directed that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff on all …

        Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church has entered a period known as sede vacante—Latin for “the seat being vacant.” This marks the beginning of the centuries-old process of choosing a new pope. With no obvious successor, attention has shifted to a number of senior cardinals …

          Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has dismissed suggestions that Nigerians should take up arms to defend themselves amid rising insecurity, saying the country “has not reached that level yet.” Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Governor Namadi warned that encouraging citizens to defend themselves against bandits could …

          Pope Francis, the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church, passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday. The Vatican confirmed that he died peacefully at his residence in Casa Santa Marta, within Vatican City. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, formally announced the Pope’s death …

Pope Francis, the influential leader of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City, has passed away at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed his death following a prolonged battle with respiratory illness, including pneumonia, bronchitis, and kidney complications. He had been discharged from Gemelli Hospital in Rome on March 23 after weeks …

Hundreds of international students are being forced to leave the United States following an aggressive crackdown on student visas by the Trump administration. Reports indicate that the Department of Homeland Security has intensified efforts to identify and deport students, including those who have not been charged with any crime. “Do not attempt to remain in …