By Lagos Metropolitan News Staff In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected Pope Leo XIV, marking the first American to ascend to the papacy. His selection has drawn global attention, not only for its significance but also for the message he conveyed in his inaugural address at Read More…
Day: 8 May 2025
White smoke emerges, a new pope has been elected
A joyous crowd in St. Peter’s Square cheered and applauded as the first puffs of smoke emerged from a small chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel. – Reuters
Lanre Arogundade expresses relief as DSS removes his name from watchlist after 40 Years
Veteran journalist and press freedom advocate, Lanre Arogundade, has expressed deep relief and gratitude following the announcement that his name has been officially removed from the Department of State Security (DSS) watchlist after nearly four decades of surveillance and harassment. The announcement was made by Musikilu Mojeed, President of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, Read More…