“A little big warrior fighting brain cancer with all his spirit” wows Pope Leo XIV with a violin
In Acerra, Italy, an inspiring child named Julius triumphed over illness, dazzling Pope Leo XIV with his exceptional violin performance.
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Nigeria’s Poverty Rate Hits 63% Despite Slowing Inflation, World Bank Says
Nigeria’s economic recovery narrative is facing renewed scrutiny after the World Bank revealed that poverty levels continued rising sharply despite a significant decline in inflation.
Award-winning American artist Shakira officially invites Ugandan Ghetto Kids to perform with her at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show
In a phenomenal life-changing experience, award-winning American artist Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll has officially invited the Ghetto Kids to perform with her during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show.
Beyond Political Rhetoric: Why Claims That Tinubu “Saved” Nigeria’s Economy Are Deeply Contestable
Advocatus Africa’s in-house annotation and data analyst, Dr. Ijuptil K. Joseph, argues that “claims that Tinubu ‘saved Nigeria from total economic collapse’ appear less like neutral economic analysis and more like political messaging designed to shape public perception ahead of future political contests.”
“Prayerful Communion,” Key to Preserving Human Voices, Faces in the Use of AI
A Nigerian prelate and communication expert has made a case for prayerful communication as a recipe for ensuring human voices and faces are preserved in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Credit Upgrades and Nigeria’s Economic Reality: Why Many Nigerians Still Feel Left Behind
In this op-ed, Dr. Ijuptil K. Joseph argues that “While international institutions and credit rating agencies are increasingly praising Nigeria’s fiscal and monetary direction, many citizens continue to grapple with rising living costs, inflation, insecurity, and economic hardship.”
Rector O’clock: Veteran priests appointed to lead formation of young men in two famous Nigerian major seminaries
In a new wave of appointments, two esteemed scholars have been named rectors of two prominent seminaries in Nigeria.
Faithful in shock following attack at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Johannesburg before midday Mass
Catholic faithful at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa, have been left in shock and trauma after a man desecrated the sanctuary just before midday Mass.
Pakistan Bishops raise concerns about Blasphemy Laws, Forced Conversions during Ad Limina Apostolorum visit to Rome
The Catholic Bishops of Pakistan gathered in Rome, Vatican City, for a high-powered Ad Limina Apostolorum visit during which they presented to Pope Leo XIV the concerning issues of blasphemy laws and forced conversions in their country.
Nigeria’s Debt Debate Reflects a Wider Struggle Between Economic Stability and Public Hardship
Despite a high debt profile, Dr. Ijuptil argues that “Millions of Nigerians are struggling with rising food prices, expensive transportation, weak wages, deepening poverty, and insecurity, the debate over whether Nigeria has officially defaulted is beginning to sound detached from everyday reality.”
