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Pope’s health improving as hopes of leaving hospital rise

Pope’s health improving as hopes of leaving hospital rise

Pope Francis spent a peaceful second night in hospital for treatment of bronchitis, a Vatican source said Friday, as a senior cardinal said the 86-year-old could be discharged as soon as Saturday. Doctors late Thursday reported a “marked improvement” in the condition of the pontiff, who was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Wednesday, and […]
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15 die as earthquake hits Ecuador, Peru 

15 die as earthquake hits Ecuador, Peru 

Twelve of the victims died in the coastal state of El Oro and two in the highlands state of Azuay, the president’s office said in a statement. Authorities reported that at least 126 people were injured.

Three killed in accident involving Katsina governor’s convoy

Three killed in accident involving Katsina governor’s convoy

Two security aides and one civilian aide to Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State were killed in a road accident late at night while proceeding to the governor’s home town, Kafur, for yesterday’s governorship and House of Assembly elections.

<strong>Trump expects ‘arrest’ on Tuesday in hush money case,</strong>

Trump expects ‘arrest’ on Tuesday in hush money case,

Former US President Donald Trump said he expects to be “arrested” on Tuesday over hush money allegedly paid to a porn star before the 2016 election, calling on his supporters to protest. With signs mounting that prosecutors are moving closer to indicting Trump, the 76-year-old billionaire took to his Truth Social platform on Saturday morning, […]

N150m compensation: Monarch flees palace to avoid residents’ wrath

N150m compensation: Monarch flees palace to avoid residents’ wrath

The crisis in the Ayetoro community in Ondo state deepened yesterday as the people of the community protested against the traditional ruler and spiritual head of the town, Oba Micah Ajijo, for allegedly diverting for his personal use, the N150m paid to the community in 2021 by Mobil Oil company as compensation for oil spillage.