It was the first time the world has heard Francis’s voice since the 88-year-old was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14. Pope Francis recorded and released an audio message on Thursday thanking those who have been praying for his recovery, his voice breathless as he nears three weeks in hospital with pneumonia. …
Former South African President Jacob Zuma is currently seeking medical treatment in Russia, as confirmed by Mzwanele Manyi, spokesperson for the Jacob Zuma Foundation. This development comes just one day after the Constitutional Court ruling that ordered Zuma to return to prison and serve the remainder of his sentence. Zuma, who is 81 years old,…
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame says African School of Governance (ASG) will carry the aspirations of the African continent. Kagame said the institution was founded with the expectation that, through its teaching, research and advocacy, something convincing and capable of changing the lives of Africans would emerge. In a statement, ASG Foundation said that Kagame emphasised…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has concluded plans to establish a Central Command and Control Centre for the deployment of technology to improve security in the territory. Mr Adamu Gwary, Director, Security Services Department, FCTA, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, while interacting with journalists of efforts to improve security in the territory. Gwary…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned Nigerians against modifying their National Identification Number (NIN) data on unauthorised websites. The Head, Cooperate Communications, Dr Kayode Adegoke, gave the warning in a statement on Monday. Adegoke said that modifications to NIN data could only be done on the official NIMC self-service portal. He therefore warned…
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday in Ikeja passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of Mojisola Meranda as the substantive Speaker. The lawmakers passed the resolution through a voice vote after Oladipo Ajomale (Oshodi-Isolo 2) moved a motion affirming the Assembly’s trust in Meranda’s leadership. Ajomale stated that Meranda…
Sen Ned Nwoko, the Chairman of the Senate Ad hoc Committtee on Crude Oil Theft, says Nigeria must implement a robust technological framework to curb crude oil theft in the country. Nwoko in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abuja on Monday, said that crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region…
A block party in south Baltimore turns deadly as multiple shooters open fire, resulting in two deaths and 28 injuries. The incident sparks a citywide manhunt and calls for an end to violence in Baltimore and beyond. The tragic event took place during the early hours of Sunday as multiple shooters unleashed gunfire at a…
The European Commission will not extend the duty-free import of goods from Ukraine beyond June 5, spokesperson Olof Gill announced on Wednesday. “The autonomous trade measures with Ukraine expire on June 5. The Commission does not intend to extend them beyond that date,” Gill told reporters. He added that the EU’s current priority was to…
Agbu Kefas, the Governor of Taraba State, has appointed Hon. Hamma Adama, who serves as the Deputy Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly and represents the Bali II constituency, as the new Deputy Governor. This decision follows the prolonged absence of the former Deputy Governor, Alhaji Aminu Alkali, who has been receiving medical…
