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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to have an operation this week to remove “a localized nodule” in his lung that was “detected at a very early stage.” It is the first medical event of his 17-month papacy. The Vatican said he will be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Tuesday, and predicted a weeklong recovery. READ MORE: Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove nodule on his lung Here’s what we know. A nodule can be benign or malignant A lung nodule is a small abnormal area measuring less than 3 centimeters (about 1.2 inches) across.…
The court has dismissed an application by a hospital seeking to halt an inquest into the death of Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s son. The ruling clears the way for the inquest to proceed as authorities seek to establish the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. The application was filed by Eurapharma Care Services Nigeria Limited, operators of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, where 21-month-old Nkanu Esege died on January 7, 2026. Delivering judgment on Monday, October 12, 2026, Justice Aishat Opesanwo of the Lagos State High Court said “that the absence of the child’s body following cremation did not deprive the coroner’s…
Advertisement The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has raised the alarm over the announced rerouting of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway amid uncertainty surrounding a planned $20 billion loan. Advertisement Atiku spoke in a statement on Monday. DAILY POST reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, said in a statement that President Bola Tinubu had approved the rerouting of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway through the existing East-West Road, from Ondo State into Edo State. Advertisement This comes amid reports that the Presidency is pressuring the National Assembly to approve a fresh…
Skip to content HomeNewsPoliticsMetroSportEntertainmentOpinionEducationHealthInterviewDaily Post Ghana FacebookXInstagram Search Daily Post Sport Advertisement Advertisement Super Eagles attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho made a heartwarming gesture towards a member of the Bursaspor staff after scoring his 12th goal of the season against Mardin 1969 Spor on Sunday. Advertisement It also meant that the striker has now scored in nine consecutive league matches for his Turkish side. According to Bursasporx, it was Iheanacho’s action after the goal that captured the attention of the club’s fans and elicited widespread commendation from supporters. Advertisement Iheanacho had acknowledged to Bursaspor’s chef as he celebrated his goal, a demonstration…
CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia has launched an investigation to determine how its air defenses failed to intercept a barrage of missiles and drones fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, including an attack on Riyadh airport that killed at least 13 people and wounded over 300, two regional officials said Monday. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly, said the initial probe showed that Yemen’s Houthis first fired multiple drones to pave the way for a mix of cruise and ballistic missiles to reach Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The Houthis possess…
Advertisement The Federal Government can no longer continue to bear the cost of electricity tariff shortfalls while also being expected to provide power to every Nigerian, Power Minister Joseph Tegbe has said. Advertisement Tegbe made the statement while addressing the financial challenges confronting Nigeria’s electricity sector, particularly the gap between the cost of generating and supplying electricity and the tariffs paid by consumers. The minister explained that the government could no longer sustain the existing arrangement in which it shoulders the financial burden arising from electricity subsidies. Advertisement He also highlighted some of the major challenges affecting the sector, including…
Alex Gibney, director of the new four-hour documentary about Elon Musk, said that Universal, owners of the film’s international distribution rights “wavered” over releasing the film outside North America. Gibney was speaking to the New York Times as the film opened in the US (where it is being released by the independent distributor Bleecker Street), and appeared to confirm a story in the Hollywood Reporter that Universal, which had acquired the international rights to the film in 2023, had got cold feet. Asked by the New York Times, “Did Universal Pictures waver in setting up its international release plans?” Gibney…
Advertisement Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has revealed what he needs Super Eagles attacker, Ademola Lookman to keep doing on the pitch. Advertisement He described the Nigeria international as a good dribbler but acknowledged that the former Atalanta man is experiencing difficulty in regaining his form. Simeone spoke ahead of their UEFA Champions League encounter with Manchester United. Advertisement Lookman made a significant impact during the end of last season following his move to the LaLiga side from Atalanta, scoring nine goals and providing four assists across 24 appearances in all competitions. Belgium: Durosinmi opens up on secret behind impressive…
Skip to content HomeNewsPoliticsMetroSportEntertainmentOpinionEducationHealthInterviewDaily Post Ghana FacebookXInstagram Search Daily Post Sport Advertisement Advertisement Rafiu Durosinmi has thanked his Genk teammates for contributing immensely to his impressive start to life at the club. Advertisement The Nigeria international, who moved to Genk from Italian club Pisa this summer has been one of the standout performers in the Belgian Pro League this season. Durosinmi was on target in the Smurfs 3-0 victory over Kortrijk on Saturday. Advertisement The 23-year-old has already scored six goals in eight league appearances for Genk this season. UCL: Arsenal suffer double injury blow ahead of Lille clashNPFL: Yusuf…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a frequent target of Trump administration criticism, as part of a criminal investigation, according to two people familiar with the matter. The search was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations agents, said the people, who were not authorized to publicly discuss an ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. More details about the investigation were not immediately clear, though Vice President JD Vance has in the past accused Omar of committing immigration fraud — an allegation she has denied…