Incase you wondering on what NEXT after the passing of the Pope, well wonder no more because Vanguard reports that the death of Pope Francis on Monday sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals of a new pontiff — but with a few changes.
According to the report here is how the process unfolds:
– Sede Vacante –
The Catholic Church enters a period known as “Sede Vacante” (Vacant See) during which a senior cardinal takes over day-to-day affairs until a new pope is elected.
The cardinal, referred to as the “camerlengo” (“chamberlain”), in this case will be Irish-American Kevin Farrell, appointed to the role by Francis in February 2019.
He is the only top official in the Church hierarchy to remain in post, with all others required to resign following the death of the pope.
Lagos, the centre of excellence not only witnesses but now houses a brand new night club.
According to its owner, a Businessman and Chairman of Jampat Hotel and Suites, James Ojo, has said the new club— Rock 9ite— is redefining nightlife in the Ikotun area of Lagos, “with a bold blend of luxury, top-tier music, and vibrant energy, offering a memorable experience for party lovers and nightlife enthusiasts alike”.
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21 June 2018, Geneva,
Switzerland: On 21 June 2018, the World Council of Churches receives a visit
from Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church. Held under the theme of
“Ecumenical Pilgrimage - Walking, Praying and Working Together”, the landmark
visit is a centrepiece of the ecumenical commemoration of the WCC's 70th
anniversary. The visit is only the third by a pope, and the first time that
such an occasion was dedicated to visiting the WCC. Here, an ecumenical prayer
service with religious leaders from all over the world. Photo: Albin
Hillert/WCC
According to World of Council of Churches report, the world today learned of the death of Pope Francis, the bishop of Rome and leader of the world’s 1.37 billion Catholics.
Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) said, “Pope Francis’s passing will be mourned around the world, not least among his many allies and admirers in the ecumenical movement and in the worldwide fellowship of the WCC. His papacy has been a great gift to the ecumenical movement, and he has been a dedicated collaborator in our efforts toward Christian unity and reconciliation and a prophetic voice for peace, the environment, and justice everywhere.”
Veteran Nollywood Actor Joke Silva unravels the age factor about her marital union with fellow actor Olu Jacobs.
According to Daily Post, Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva, 62, has revealed why she married her husband, actor Olu Jacobs, 82, despite the almost 20 years age gap between them.
She stated that she acted out of love for her husband, whom she described as a “gorgeous person.”
Silva featured in a recent episode of the Leadership podcast hosted by Stephen Akintayo.
She shared that her dad was initially against them getting married because of the huge age gap.
DR. OLUWATOYIN SHAKIRAT MADEIN
Xclusive Interactive (literary edition) curtesy of BellaNaija, brings you an interesting interview with Nigeria’s first female Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Shakirat Madein.
In 2023, Oluwatoyin Shakirat Madein was appointed as the Accountant-General of the Federation by former President Muhammadu Buhari. She made history as the first woman to fully occupy this position. Prior to her appointment, she served as an Executive Officer (Accounts) at the Ogun State Property and Investment Corporation (OPIC) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and was the Director of Finance and Accounts at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
On the 10th of March, Oluwatoyin retired from the public service. We sat down with her to reflect on her time at the office, what it means to be the first female Accountant-General of the Federation and advice for young women aspiring for leadership positions in the country.
Enjoy the conversation!
Hello Dr Oluwatoyin. How are you today?
I am very well. Thank you for asking.
A Brazilian pensioner has been arrested after she confessed to removing and eating a man's heart and genitals.
According to Mail Online, Celso Marques Ferreira, 60, was found dead without his penis and part of his heart in a town square in the beach resort of Peruibe - a two-hour drive south of Sao Paulo.
A blood-stained note had been left alongside the homeless man's mutilated body which claimed a woman known as 'gringa' - the nickname suspect Josefa Lima de Sousa uses - was responsible.
A knife with dried blood on the blade was also found at the scene.
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration was in touch with some groups about the sale of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, and that all options were good.
Aboard Air Force ONE, U.S. President Donald Trump said that his administration was in touch with four different groups.
TikTok's fate has been up in the air since a law requiring its owner ByteDance to either sell it on national security grounds or face a ban took effect on January 19.
Reportedly, the law banning TikTok materialized amid concerns that the Chinese government could exploit the app for surveillance or covertly influence US public opinion. As the deadline approached, TikTok temporarily shut down its services in the United States and disappeared from app stores, sparking outrage among its millions of American users. However, after beginning his second term in January, Trump suspended the implementation of the ban for two-and-a-half months in an effort to negotiate a resolution with Beijing. This allowed TikTok to restore service and return to Apple and Google app stores in February.
Dettol, one of Nigeria’s leading hygiene brand, through its category product Dettol Cool, brought the #OwnTheSweat campaign to life through a series of pop-up events at select gyms and open market activations across Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Kaduna and Port Harcourt, delivering a high-energy experience to Nigerians in diverse communities throughout the month of February, 2025.
The campaign, which saw Dettol Cool bring exciting workout experiences to some of the popular gyms across Nigeria, encouraged individuals to embrace their active lifestyles with confidence using Dettol Cool.
