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The inside story : How it all went down in Rome.

The Vatican has a way of setting everyone on an even keel. I remember how dazed I was when on my last trip during the Funeral mass of Pope Francis some weeks before, when President Donald Trump had walked into the Basilica and was led to his seat at the square.

A number of dignitaries lined up to go to exchange pleasantries with him, causing a bit of a stir and a crowded scene. To my surprise, a middle aged prim looking priest walked up to them and addressed them rather tersely, ‘ scusi,(meaning Excuse me in italian) This is St Peter’s Basilica; not the White House. Kindly take your seats please’...He was purely concerned that the solemnity of the event was not torpedoed by boisterous politicians.

The Nigerian delegation for the installation mass of Pope Leo XIV at St Peter’s Square led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived early enough when there was ample time for pleasantries .

As we entered, I sighted Former Governors Peter Obi and Kayode Fayemi already seated, and I went to greet them after the President was seated.

Being patriotic citizens, they both decided to come up with me to pay their respects to Mr President who very warmly and graciously received them both in a relaxed and humorous mood after which they both returned to their seats

At the Basilica, no matter who you are, you are sitting out in that square under that scorching sun. People routinely faint and pass out from heatstroke and have to be evacuated in stretchers.

In fact, the man seated in front of me slumped during the mass. It was Seyi Tinubu who saved the day . The. bottle of water he 'traveled' all the way to the vestibule to procure was what was given the man to revive him till the paramedics came.

President Tinubu went through the entire 3 hours mass, observing every rite except Communion under that flaming sun. Afterwards, he chatted and took selfies with several nigerian priests and seminarians who came to greet him.

And can I possibly forget to mention his impeccably tailored 'power suit' which drew admiration as he walked so stridently to meet the new pontiff.

Indeed, Vatican '25 has been a profound experience!

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Photo 4) Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu with Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah (Bishop of Sokoto), Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, (Archbishop of Owerri and President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria), Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama (Archbishop of Abuja) and Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins (Archbishop of Lagos).

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Howbideints go castigate our beautiful woman for saying nice things about Seyi Tinubu, those mumus really have you when you have anything good to say about anybody related to Tinubu 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Nija to the world

Nice.

No politics, no tribalism, no insinuations.

This is just making a mountain of a molehill at this point. What happened in Rome should stay in Rome.

Waiting for Okija 26. Nigeria must arise and invent something that people worldwide will be trooping in to observe. Well... Osun Osogbo festival is trying sha, but we need more.

This is not what I want to here! What are strategies to reduce the hardship in the country?

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Please Obidients should explain to the Nigerians.

What was the Photoshop photo below for? To prove what precise points because I am yet to see the logic or the need for this.

Lol...e don set!
War start!

This girl na first class ogbanje ooo, too beautiful.

The first female president of Nigeria, thank you.

We are happy that no drug was found on the drug lord during his stay there

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Photo 4) Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu with Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah (Bishop of Sokoto), Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, (Archbishop of Owerri and President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria), Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama (Archbishop of Abuja) and Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins (Archbishop of Lagos).

Lovely

Very good report. All the lies said will be ignored now.

Bloggers are part of Nigeria's problem.

Great

Abeg make we forget this Rome matter jare!

Other countries went,came back and face serious governance.




But because our government and politicians are idle , they're still yarning and bickering about Vatican and having e.r.e.c.t.ions and worshipping the president's suit.

Granting interviews , having town hall meeting and press conferences over Vatican.

Sha.m.eles.s idl.er.s !

Hmmmm. Na wa oo.
Shey na only Nigeria go there?

Why all these political press up and down only in Nigerians??

Was waiting for the place she will say, Peter Obi was begging Tinubu about Fidelity bank bla bla bla. Reno old monkey and SUG presidential candidates are really black mailers.

Inobeyourmate:
Howbideints go castigate our beautiful woman for saying nice things about Seyi Tinubu, those mumus really have you when you have anything good to say about anybody related to Tinubu 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Your life don spoil. Obi live rent free in your skull

Case closed. Our beautiful Biafran Queen has spoken

The vantican security bouncing Peter Obi is the major highlight.

Shaking hands with someone as this particular pope is a double-edged sword. It can make or marr.

A former president did and received a dose of light which didn't end well for him.


Tinubu must put his head on high ideals, else...