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Pope Francis Dies at 88 After Struggling With Illness
Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88. This is according to an announcement from the Vatican. The pontiff, who had been battling a severe case of double pneumonia, died peacefully in his residence. It was confirmed in a statement shared via the Vatican’s official X account.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell broke the news on the Vatican’s TV channel. He said, “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father.”
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he was elected on March 13, 2013, becoming the first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. His papacy was marked by both admiration and criticism.
While many praised his humility and push for reforms, he often found himself at odds with conservatives over his approach to tradition, and progressives who expected more sweeping changes to the centuries-old institution.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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