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By Fred Nwaozor The last time I checked, the schoolchildren across Nigeria had graciously returned to their respective classrooms after the long vacation. As they return to school, attention naturally shifts towards creating the conditions necessary for a productive, safe and successful academic session. The responsibility for achieving this does not rest on the children alone. Parents, teachers, school management and government, all have important roles to play in ensuring that the return to school translates into meaningful learning and positive development. Parents are expected to prepare their children adequately for the new academic session. Beyond providing school uniforms, books and other learning materials, they should help their children develop the right attitude towards learning, discipline and punctuality. They should also encourage their children to take their studies seriously while providing the emotional support necessary for them to ...

BREAKING: Pope Francis Dies At 88

The Universal Leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has passed on at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. He reportedly died during the early hours of the Easter Monday, 21st April, 2025.

He was born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina. He was the first pope from the Americans and also the first Jesuit pope. At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words:

"Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God."

The Pope was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital on Friday, February 14, 2025, after suffering from a bout of bronchitis for several days.

Pope Francis’ clinical situation gradually worsened, and his doctors diagnosed bilateral pneumonia on Tuesday, February 18.

After 38 days in hospital, the late Pope returned to his Vatican residence at the Casa Santa Marta to continue his recovery.


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