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On Ukraine’s national feast, Pope Leo XIV send a message to the president of the war-torn nation, assuring his prayers for the country and its people. Marking Ukraine’s national feast on the 24th of August, Pope Leo XIV has sent a heartfelt message to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing his spiritual closeness to a nation scarred by the ongoing violence of war. “With a heart wounded by the violence that ravages your land, I address you on this day of your national feast,” the Pope wrote. The Holy Father particularly remembered the wounded, families bereaved by the loss…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has distanced himself from an alleged plot to remove the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr. Hyacinth Dajoh. His denial comes after four lawmakers — Alfred Berger (Makurdi North), Cyril Ekong (Oju 2), Abu Umoru (Apa), and Shimawua Terna (Kyan) — were suspended for three months during Friday’s plenary for allegedly spearheading moves to impeach the Speaker. The suspension followed a motion by the Majority Leader, Saater Tiseer, who told the House that the lawmakers had secretly mobilised colleagues to unseat the Speaker despite a recent vote of confidence passed on both…

FG empowers Colleges of Education to run NCE, degree programmes The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening teacher education by granting Colleges of Education across the country the authority to run both Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and degree programmes. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, represented by the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Said Ahmad, disclosed this at the National Summit held in Abuja. He described the policy shift as “a historic milestone in Nigeria’s educational development.” “For the first time in our history, our Colleges of Education have been legally empowered to run NCE…

The management of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi, has dismissed fake admission letters being circulated in its name. In a statement issued on Saturday, the University’s Public Relations Officer, Auwal Hassan, said the document titled “Provisional Letter of Admission into Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi State for the 2025/2026 Session” was fraudulent and designed to mislead unsuspecting applicants. Hassan explained that SAZU is a separate institution from Bauchi State University, Gadau, and warned that fraudsters were deliberately exploiting the similarity in names to deceive admission seekers. He stressed that admission into SAZU can only be processed through the Joint…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Katsina and Zamfara States following a wave of violent attacks that have claimed more than 140 lives in the last two months. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the killings as proof of a total collapse of Nigeria’s security architecture and faulted the Federal Government’s handling of the crisis. The ADC particularly condemned the massacre in Malumfashi, Katsina State, where 30 worshippers were shot dead inside a mosque and 20 villagers burned…

Dear Christ Faithful, We wish to officially inform you that Fr Jude Ezenwa passed on in the afternoon today ( Sunday, September 7, 2025) Please let’s remember him in our prayers. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him Oh lord And Let Perpetual light Shine Upon Him May he rest in perfect peace. Amen 🙏 Signed Rev Fr Jude Orah Director Catholic Social Communication

On this historic day, Pope Leo XIV canonized two young saints who continue to inspire the world: St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati. Video https://youtu.be/r28uyqQUmW4?si=09UolraEn_jYsOs8 In his homily, Pope Leo reflected on their lives of prayer, Eucharistic devotion, and charity, and the wisdom they offer young people today. Both saints remind us that holiness is not complicated but found in daily faithfulness, generosity, and love for God and neighbor

Honours Rt. Rev. Msgr. Aniagwu, Very Rev. Msgr. Okodua for decades of service The Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. (Dr.) Alfred Adewale Martins, has announced a fresh round of appointments and transfer of priests across the Archdiocese, with effect from September 30, 2025. The announcement was contained in a special circular signed by the Archbishop and addressed to all priests and religious working in the Archdiocese. According to him, the changes are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen evangelisation and pastoral care in parishes, deaneries, and commissions. The Circular read in part, “In keeping with the Church’s mission…

Monsignor Joseph Perkins Omesa, you were born on 15 July 1948 to Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Eliade Omesa Azija of Iraokhor, Etsako Central. From your youth, the seeds of faith, discipline, and service were planted deep within you, and they blossomed fully in your priestly vocation. You were ordained a priest in 1974, and from that moment, you poured yourself entirely into the service of God and His Church. You served the Archdiocese of Benin City with fidelity and courage, living out your priesthood with prayerfulness, strict discipline, and great compassion. You were a builder of churches, giving…

Novak Djokovic has admitted he is worried about his physical conditioning as he chases a record 25th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open. The 38-year-old Serbian star overcame American teenager Learner Tien 6-1, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 in two hours and 25 minutes on Sunday but required a medical timeout to treat a blister on his right foot between the second and third sets. “I started great — just over 20 minutes, first set, I felt really good,” Djokovic said after the match. “Then some long games to start the second set… I really was surprised how bad I…