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Pople Leo XIV addressed the situation in the Middle East after his weekly Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square. Speaking from the Vatican to the thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square to recite the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV addressed the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. He said the de@th and suffering has created a "scandal to the whole human family". He then renewed his plea for an immediate ceasefire."We cannot remain silent in the face of the suffering of so many people, the defenseless victims of these conflicts. What hurts them hurts the whole of humanity," Leo said at his weekly Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square.Pope Leo warned that the pain, de@th, and suffering brought about by these wars “are a scandal to the en...

A former media aide to ex-Kano State governor Abdullahi Ganduje, Salihu Yakasai, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).Yakasai announced his defection in a statement shared on Facebook on Monday, explaining that the decision followed wide consultations with family members, friends, and political associates.He confirmed that he has formally submitted his resignation from the APC and completed his registration with the ADC, describing the move as the beginning of a new political journey.He also encouraged interested individuals to join the ADC, expressing hope that the party would deliver effective governance and serve the interests of Nigerians.Yakasai had earlier exited the APC in 2022 to align with the People...

The Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodinma, has clarified that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has no plans to alter its zoning structure ahead of its upcoming national convention.Speaking to journalists after a PGF meeting in Lagos on Sunday, Uzodinma stated that the current zoning arrangement remains unchanged, noting that key positions such as the presidency and vice presidency are still occupied.He explained that the convention is not meant for primary elections, as those for elective offices will be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Instead, the gathering will focus on selecting party officials responsible for running the APC.Meanwhile, the governor has engaged key party stakeholders in Imo ...

Two people have reportedly di£d after a plane collided with a fire engine on the runway of a New York’s LaGuardia Airport.Officials did not immediately say how many people may have been injured or whether anyone was k!lled in the incident on Sunday night, March 22, however NBC News is reporting that two people have di£d in the incident.There were 72 passengers and four crew members aboard the plane, a Jazz Aviation flight operating on behalf of Air Canada, the airline said.The US’ Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash.The flight originated at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, the major airport serving Montreal.The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said in a statement: "At approximately 11...

The Bayero University Kano (BUK) has expelled 171 students for falsifying their admission credentials, in a sweeping disciplinary action aimed at preserving academic integrity.The decision was approved during the university Senate’s 433rd meeting held on March 4, 2026, following the review of a report submitted by the Senate Committee on Entry Qualification Irregularities.According to a statement published in the university’s weekly bulletin on Friday, the affected students were found to have presented falsified credentials during their admission process.“The Senate of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), at its 433rd meeting held on March 4, 2026, has approved the expulsion of 171 students for falsifying their admission entry qualifications,” the statement read.The university no...

Israel on Monday carried out a fresh round of airstrikes on Iran, intensifying a conflict that analysts say is fuelling one of the most severe global energy crises in decades.Explosions were reported in Tehran, according to Iranian media, while Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates confirmed intercepting incoming missiles and drones as tensions spread across the region.The International Energy Agency revealed that at least 40 major energy facilities have been heavily damaged since the conflict began. Its Executive Director, Fatih Birol, warned that the scale of disruption could have far-reaching global economic consequences, stressing that no country would be spared if the crisis continues.He noted that about 11 million barrels of oil per day have been lost—surpassing the s...

Israel has intensified its military actions in southern Lebanon, signaling plans to expand ground operations following targeted strikes on key infrastructure, including bridges. The Israeli military stated that its campaign against Hezbollah is entering a broader phase, with preparations underway for coordinated ground advances and continued airstrikes. Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir described the operation as ongoing and potentially prolonged, emphasizing that it is being carried out according to a structured plan. Earlier, Israeli forces targeted several bridges, including one near the city of Tyre, which was seen emitting heavy smoke after being hit. According to Lebanese state media, multiple strikes on the bridge caused severe damage, rendering it unusable. Additional strikes were also...