Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Could The Catholic Church Be Ready For Its First Black Pope? Spotlight Turns To Cardinal Peter Turkson. The Catholic world is abuzz with speculation following the death of Pope Francis, as attention shifts to who will be chosen to lead the Church into its next chapter. Among the prominent names being discussed is Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson, a respected figure whose candidacy could make history as the Church’s first Black pope in over 1,500 years. Cardinal Turkson, who made headlines in 2010 by declaring that both he and the Church were not ready for a Black pope, now finds…

Jamie Vardy Set To Leave Leicester City After 13 Glorious Years. Leicester City have confirmed that legendary striker Jamie Vardy will leave the club at the end of the 2024/25 season, bringing an extraordinary 13-year spell at King Power Stadium to an emotional close. The 38-year-old forward, who joined the Foxes from Fleetwood Town for £1 million in 2012, is set to make his final appearance at King Power Stadium on Sunday 18 May against Ipswich Town. The match is expected to be a heartfelt occasion as fans prepare to bid farewell to a player widely considered the greatest…

PenCom Recovers ₦1.58 Billion From Defaulting Employers As Pension Reforms Advance. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has recovered ₦1.58 billion from defaulting employers through intensified enforcement efforts, marking a significant step forward in strengthening Nigeria’s pension system. The Director General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, made this announcement yesterday in Kano during the First Run 2025 Consultative Forum for States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Oloworaran revealed that state remittances under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have shown notable improvement, with more states adopting the scheme. She also reported that total pension assets under management had exceeded ₦23…

Tinubu Calls For Action On Poverty And Education As ECOWAS Celebrates 50 Years. In a powerful address marking the Golden Jubilee of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged leaders of the regional bloc to prioritise the fight against poverty, unemployment, and the need for greater investment in education, innovation, and skill acquisition. His call comes at a crucial time as the organisation reflects on its 50 years of achievements and challenges. Speaking from Accra, Ghana, during the official launch of ECOWAS’s 50th-anniversary celebrations, President Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister…

AC Milan Triumphs Over Inter To Reach Coppa Italia Final. AC Milan secured a commanding 3–0 victory over city rivals Inter Milan on Wednesday night, earning a place in the Coppa Italia final with a 4–1 aggregate win. Luka Jović was the standout performer, netting twice, while Tijjani Reijnders added a third to seal the Rossoneri’s progression. The match, held at San Siro, saw Milan take control after a goalless draw in the first leg. Jović opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a precise header and doubled the lead shortly after the interval, capitalising on a corner.…

Arsenal Held To Frustrating 2-2 Draw By Determined Crystal Palace. Arsenal were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night, as a disciplined Crystal Palace side denied them all three points in a closely contested Premier League encounter. Fresh from a resounding 4-0 victory over Ipswich on Sunday, the Gunners came into the match brimming with confidence. However, Mikel Arteta’s men found Palace a far sterner challenge, as the visitors remained organised and capitalised on key moments. Bukayo Saka, who picked up a knock in the win over Ipswich, started from the…

Edun Leads Nigeria’s Delegation To IMF Spring Meetings In Washington. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is currently leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings in Washington D.C. The meetings, held from April 21 to April 26, bring together delegations from 190 countries to discuss key global economic issues and strengthen international financial stability. Accompanying Edun at the meetings are Chief Executive Officers of various financial institutions, representatives from the private sector, civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, and other important stakeholders. The discussions aim to foster a more…

Hope For Peace In Rivers State As Tinubu And Fubara Hold Private Talks. Tensions in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State appear to be easing following weeks of political unrest and protests, as President Bola Tinubu and Governor Siminalayi Fubara have reportedly begun discreet negotiations that may redefine the region’s political landscape. According to sources within the Presidency, both leaders met privately in London last week, shortly after President Tinubu concluded engagements in Paris. The meeting, described as “quiet diplomacy,” was said to have been initiated by Governor Fubara, who is seeking a return to full political control after a state…

Tinubu Urges United Global Leadership To Tackle Climate Crisis Ahead Of COP30. President Bola Tinubu has called on world leaders to unite with courage and unwavering commitment in the global fight against climate change, stressing that the worsening crisis requires collective and sustained action. Speaking during a high-level virtual summit convened by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Tinubu underscored the importance of global solidarity. The meeting brought together 17 national leaders from major economies and climate-vulnerable nations, aiming to accelerate climate ambition ahead of COP30, which will be hosted in Brazil.…

Tinubu Issues Fresh Security Orders As Killings Surge Across Nigerian States. President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive steps to address the recent wave of deadly attacks across parts of Nigeria, summoning top security chiefs to an emergency meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting followed brutal killings in Benue, Plateau, and Kwara states, which have left dozens of Nigerians dead. Though no official communique was issued after the closed-door session, sources close to the Presidency indicated that President Tinubu expressed deep displeasure over the resurgence of violence and gave new directives aimed at swiftly restoring peace. …

Lagos Aims To Tackle Shortage Of Healthcare Workers With Major Training And Infrastructure Drive. The Lagos State Government has revealed a significant gap in its healthcare workforce, disclosing that an additional 33,000 doctors and another 33,000 nurses are required to provide adequate medical services for the state’s growing population. This was made known by the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, during a ministerial press briefing held on Wednesday to mark the second year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. According to Professor Abayomi, Lagos currently has about 7,000 doctors, far short of the estimated 40,000…

EU Fines Apple And Meta 700 Million Euros For Breaching Digital Competition Rules. The European Union has imposed fines totalling 700 million euros on tech giants Apple and Meta for breaching digital competition regulations under the bloc’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA), a move that risks heightening tensions with US President Donald Trump’s administration. Announced on Wednesday, the penalties include a 500 million euro fine for Apple for restricting app developers from guiding users to alternative, often cheaper, options outside its App Store. Meta was fined 200 million euros for its controversial “pay or consent” system, which was found…