Akpabio to lead Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ burial and more
Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Saturday.…
Atlético Madrid remain on Liga podium after defeating Rayo Vallecano
After losing to Las Palmas last week, Atlético Madrid bounced back with a great 3-0 win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. Sorloth, Gallagher and Alvarez scored for Los Colchoneros.…
Gani Fawehinmi’s associates demand demolition of hotel near late icon’s Ikeja home
Earlier today, Justice for Gani Committee, a coalition of friends and long-time time associates of the late human rights icon Chief Ghai Fawaimi, held a press conference and a peaceful protest at…
Harvard openly challenges Trump’s oversight demands
The Ivy League university is accusing the Trump administration of an unconstitutional campaign against it. The administration is seeking billions of dollars in cuts of federal grants and contracts from Harvard.…
Growing US militarization of southern borders alarms critics
The Pentagon will send about 3,000 more active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border as militia-style groups flock to join the immigration crackdown.…
‘Trump deserves better’: Papers react to second Yemen group chat leaks
The New York Times reports that US. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth sent confidential messages to a second Signal group chat. Meanwhlie, Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaking Putin's "ceasefire".…
‘Trump doesn’t want to go to war with Iran,’ former top White House adviser says
FRANCE 24 spoke to Elliott Abrams, a senior fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington. Abrams, who served as Special Representative for Iran from 2020 to…
World Malaria Day: Inside the fight to ensure a malaria-free future for all
April 25th is set aside to celebrate the World Malaria Day, a day dedicated to raising global awareness on this harmful disease that has claimed the lives of millions and thousands of…
Forgotten Behind Bars: A cry for justice in Nigeria’s Correctional Centres
Imagine this: One moment, you are going through life hustling for your daily bread. Then suddenly, you are arrested while walking, walking, and breathing. There is no explanation, no mercy. This is…
Africans wonder if it’s time for a Black pope
For some Africans, it is exactly the fact that cardinals like Ambongo Besungu distance themselves from what many consider Euro-centric leadership that they like.…