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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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Tinubu celebrates Prof. Mary Lar at 90, hails her legacy
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated renowned educationist and former Nigerian ambassador to the Netherlands, Professor Mary Nanwor Lar, on her 90th birthday. In a statement issued Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Prof. Lar for her groundbreaking contributions to education, diplomacy, and national development. Born on May 15, 1935,…
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Tinubu committed to unity, security – Aide tells bishops
By Kunle Sanni The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy and Communication, Daniel Bwala, has reaffirmed the administration’s dedication to inclusive governance, national unity, and combating insecurity across Nigeria. Bwala made the remarks on Friday while receiving a delegation from the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The bishops had come to raise…
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Osinbajo decries rot in legal profession, urges reform, tech integration
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has warned that the nation’s legal profession is on the brink of collapse due to corruption, ethical breaches, and resistance to modernization. Speaking at the 2025 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa Branch, held at the Nigerian Content Tower in Bayelsa State, Osinbajo expressed deep concern over the widespread…
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FG launches online platform to streamline citizenship, business services
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Ministry of Interior has unveiled a new digital platform aimed at simplifying the application and processing of citizenship and business-related services in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, said the initiative is part of a broader effort to reform service delivery, enhance transparency, and improve…
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