Pope Francis said children dying in wars, including in Gaza, are the “little Jesuses of today” and that Israeli strikes there were reaping an “appalling harvest” of innocent civilians. Francis also called the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas militants “abominable” and again appealed for the release of around 100 hostages still being held … Read more
Ana Ofelia Murguía, the Mexican actor known for her role in the Disney Pixar animation Coco has died at the age of 90. Murguía, whose career in film spanned more than four decades, voiced the character of great-grandmother Mama Coco in the acclaimed children’s film. Before her death, she was recognised as one of the last surviving stars of the … Read more
The Council Chairman Of Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa Mr. Safiyanu Isa Andaha has been kidnapped by gunmen. Confirming the incident, Special Adviser to the Nasarawa State Governor on Local G noovernment and Chieftaincy Affairs Mr Haruna Kassimu said Mr Safiyanu Isa was abducted at Ningo village on the Akwanga – Andaha road in … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed an expansive blueprint poised to transform the FCT throughout 2024. He said his strategic plan spans across crucial sectors, signalling a dedicated effort to propel the capital territory towards unprecedented growth and development. “Our commitment is to elevate the FCT to a model … Read more
In a fervent plea to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Sunday, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) demanded immediate intervention to probe the unlawful killings, crimes against children, and violations of international law in Plateau State, Nigeria. The urgent call followed the harrowing Christmas Eve attack that claimed over 150 lives in a … Read more
Abuja’s once serene streets now bear witness to harrowing tales of terror. Greatness Olorunfemi’s tragic demise in 2023 was not just an isolated event; it reverberated as a haunting reminder of the pervasive ‘one-chance’ assaults afflicting the city. Her story is not singular; it echoes the silent suffering of countless others ensnared in this perilous … Read more
Leader of the group of four Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Ehie Edison, has resigned his membership of the legislative house. In a letter he personally signed and addressed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Edison said he was resigning as ‘Speaker’ of the House of Assembly. He also quit his … Read more
Counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has said the group’s leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was not disappointed by the December 15 Supreme Court ruling. The high court reversed the October 13, 2022 decision of the Court of Appeal discharging and acquitting Kanu in the case of treasonable felony brought against him by the Federal Government. … Read more
