In a heartfelt eulogy, Peter Obi paid a poignant tribute to the late Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. Obi recalled attending the lying-in-state ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, alongside Cardinal Francis Arinze and thousands of mourners who gathered to bid farewell to the beloved Pontiff.

During the solemn ceremony, Obi reflected on Pope Francis’ remarkable life and legacy, describing him as a moral light in a world often plagued by inequality and indifference.

He highlighted the Pontiff’s commitment to leadership as a sacred duty, rooted in compassion, truth, and selfless service to the poor and marginalized.

Oobi emphasized that Pope Francis’ life was a testament to the power of humility, simplicity, and service, urging leaders, particularly in Africa, to draw inspiration from his values of justice, peace, and human dignity.

He called on leaders to emulate the Pontiff’s example, leading with conscience, walking with the people, and governing with love.

Through his eulogy, Peter Obi ensured that Pope Francis’ legacy would live on, inspiring a new generation of leaders to serve humanity with compassion, empathy, and selflessness.

As Benue State continues to experience spiraling insecurity that have claimed several lives, former Governor of the state, Chief Samuel Ortom has cancelled any form of celebration for his 64th birthday in honor of victims of the horror.

Ortom, who turned 64 on Wednesday, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of goodwill and prayers from the people of Benue and other Nigerians.

This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by his Media Aide, Terver Akase.

Security forces successfully repelled a bandit attack on Doma community in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State early Tuesday morning, recovering eight motorcycles and neutralizing several of the attackers.

This was made known in a post shared Tuesday night on X (formerly Twitter) by security analyst Bakatsine, who frequently monitors and reports security developments across the Northwest.

According to Bakatsine, the swift response of officers from the Community Watch Corps (CWC) and members of the local vigilante group was crucial in foiling the attack.

“Bandits attempted to strike Doma community this morning, but CWC and vigilantes were on high alert. They stood their ground, killed several bandits, and recovered eight motorcycles. The rest fled into the bush,” Bakatsine wrote.