In a surprise announcement, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a three-day Ukraine ceasefire from May 8 to 10, coinciding with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, which the Kremlin confirmed on Monday. The temporary truce, aimed at commemorating the 80th anniversary of World War II Victory Day, is scheduled to begin from midnight on May 7 and…
The city of Lagos stood still on Thursday, April 17, 2025, as Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo, and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux celebrated their traditional wedding in a spectacular event tagged #JP2025. Held at the luxurious Five Palm, Oniru, the ceremony brought together the cultures of Nigeria and Tanzania in a fairytale…
On Easter Sunday, 2025, Pope Francis issued a powerful appeal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The call came during his traditional “Urbi et Orbi” Easter message from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Despite recovering from a serious bout of double pneumonia,…
In a powerful Easter message, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, delivered a passionate appeal to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to urgently address Nigeria’s deepening insecurity, hunger, and national despair. Speaking from Sokoto, Kukah likened the suffering of Nigerians to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, declaring that the people have…
As Christians across the world celebrate Easter, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo and the Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has urged believers to reflect on the values of sacrifice, love, unity, and renewal. In his Easter message, Governor Soludo commended the Christian faithful for their devotion during the Lenten…
As Christians across Nigeria celebrate Easter, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on citizens to use the season of sacrifice to pray for compassionate and responsible leaders. In a statement released on Saturday through his spokesman, Ibrahim Umar, Obi emphasized the need for leaders who genuinely share in the pains and struggles…
As Christians across Nigeria celebrate Easter, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has called on citizens to embrace reconciliation, unity, and peace. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering good governance and sustaining the dividends of democracy in the state. In an Easter message personally signed by the governor and released on Saturday in Port Harcourt,…
On April 12, 2025, Abuja witnessed a historic event as nightlife mogul and billionaire Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, celebrated his 50th birthday in grand style. Tagged “50 for 50,” the luxurious event blended culture, faith, celebrity glamour, and heartfelt tributes. The Cubana Group CEO, fondly called Okpataozueora1, marked his golden jubilee with…
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, celebrated his 68th birthday on April 10, 2025, in grand style, surrounded by friends, family, dignitaries, and admirers from around the world. Leading the chorus of well-wishers was President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who praised the billionaire industrialist as a symbol of enterprise, innovation, and philanthropy. In a heartfelt statement from…
