By Joy Essien So the Nepalese government wakes up one day and decides that every social-media platform must register with its Ministry of Communications. The order comes with a one-week deadline and a warning: fail to register and you’re banned. Predictably, the youths don’t take this well. If this sounds familiar, it should. Remember when Read More…
By Joy Essien Depending on what side of the divide you’re on, whether liberal or conservative, one thing is certain, no one deserves to be eliminated for having a strong opinion and influence on issues they’re passionate about. Definitely not in this era. Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, a U.S.-based conservative student movement Read More…
By Wole Olaoye Professor Okello Oculi was a cat with many lives. He outlived the several dictators who would have been delighted to roast him, but he has left a long trail of inconsolable mourners in Nigeria where he made a home and raised a family. In all, he lived in Nigeria for 48 years, Read More…
Ostensibly, it was meant to be a compliment of sorts. But it has backfired massively all over Africa. US President Donald Trump had invited five West African presidents to the White House to discuss “trade instead of aid”. While there were various speculations as regards the real reason behind the invitation— especially as the continental Read More…
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…
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
On Easter Sunday, I watched the expectant crowd at St Peter’s Square break into a spontaneous applause as Pope Francis’ head appeared on the most recognisable balcony in the world, the papal balcony. It was from that same loggia that the former Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was introduced to the world Read More…
Pope Francis’ papacy marked a profound transformation in the way the Catholic Church relates to the modern world. At its core was a radical shift toward humility, simplicity, and pastoral care. Eschewing the traditional pomp of the papal office, this pontificate was characterised by a personal touch—a willingness to journey among the poor and marginalised, Read More…
The Catholic Church mourns the loss of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. His death marks the end of a transformative papacy that championed social justice, interfaith dialogue, and environmental stewardship. Pope Francis had a history of respiratory illnesses, stemming from a lung surgery in Read More…
In a bid to stabilise global trade amidst rising tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, the European Union has taken an assertive stance, advocating for a 0% tariff regime. The EU, alongside nations like Vietnam, argues that eliminating tariffs on both sides could lead to a more balanced and frictionless trading system. Read More…
