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El-Rufai alleges widespread corruption in judiciary, calls for urgent reforms
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has accused the Nigerian judiciary of rampant corruption, claiming that justice in the country is often skewed in favour of the wealthy and powerful. Speaking on Monday at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Law Week in Abuja, el-Rufai said public confidence in the judicial system has eroded due to delayed rulings, biased judgments, and…
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Pate hails Ihekweazu’s appointment as WHO Health Emergencies Director
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has congratulated Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu on his appointment as Executive Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme. Dr. Ihekweazu, who succeeds Dr. Mike Ryan, is a renowned global health expert with deep experience in epidemic intelligence and health security. His appointment comes amid rising global…
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Tinubu to Catholic Bishops: Let’s turn Nigeria’s diversity into strength
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to harness the country’s rich diversity as a force for unity, stability, and national development. The President made this call during a meeting with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria in Rome on Sunday, following his attendance at the inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Square. Tinubu said…
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Tinubu meets Peter Obi, Fayemi at Vatican Mass
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Ekiti State governor Kayode Fayemi met on Sunday during the installation Mass of Pope Leo XIV in Rome. Fayemi, upon spotting President Tinubu seated among other world leaders, invited Obi to join him in paying respects to the Nigerian leader. Obi agreed and accompanied him. Breaking…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu hails unity, interfaith harmony at Pope’s inauguration in Vatican
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Sunday described the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Square as a profound symbol of unity in diversity, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence. Speaking shortly after the papal installation ceremony, Tinubu said: “It is consistent with the true sense of unity and diversity. I am greatly honoured.…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu leads Nigeria delegation at inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday led Nigeria’s delegation to the Vatican to attend the inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Square in Rome, Italy. The ceremony marked a historic moment as Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, became the 267th head of the Roman Catholic Church. The Mass, which drew an estimated 200,000 attendees from around…
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Pope Leo XIV celebrates inauguration Mass, calls for global unity, love
By Kunle Sanni The Catholic Church witnessed a historic moment today as Pope Leo XIV presided over his inauguration Mass at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, calling on the global Church to walk together in unity and love. According to a post by NTA via its X account on Sunday, the occasion drew over 100,000 pilgrims, world leaders, and…
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President Tinubu greets Pope Leo XIV during Vatican visit
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Sunday met with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City, Rome, Italy. The meeting marks a significant moment in diplomatic and interfaith relations between Nigeria and the Holy See. President Tinubu arrived in the Vatican on Saturday following a formal invitation to attend the historic event. The president is also expected to join other…
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NOA commends Kwara for erecting tallest flagpole in West Africa
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has applauded the Kwara State Government for erecting what is now the tallest flagpole in West Africa—a towering 70-meter structure that stands as a symbol of national pride, cultural identity, and economic potential. Speaking on the development, the Director General of the NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, praised the initiative as a significant contribution to the…
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JUST IN: Tinubu arrives in Rome ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration on Sunday
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rome, Italy, ahead of the official inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 19, 2025. The Nigerian leader touched down in the Italian capital on Saturday, following his departure from Abuja, following a formal invitation from the Vatican to attend the historic event. President Tinubu will…
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