President Bola Ahmed Tinubu joined other world leaders at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican for the solemn inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
The ceremony, marking the official beginning of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, followed his election by the College of Cardinals 27 days after the passing of Pope Francis.
The new pontiff, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, is now the 267th Bishop of Rome.
President Tinubu’s presence at the high-profile event came in response to a personal invitation from Pope Leo XIV, who described Nigeria as a nation “particularly dear” to him, having served at the Apostolic Nunciature in Lagos during the 1980s.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu joined other world leaders at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican for the solemn inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
The ceremony, marking the official beginning of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, followed his election by the College of Cardinals 27 days after the passing of Pope Francis.
The new pontiff, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, is now the 267th Bishop of Rome.
President Tinubu’s presence at the high-profile event came in response to a personal invitation from Pope Leo XIV, who described Nigeria as a nation “particularly dear” to him, having served at the Apostolic Nunciature in Lagos during the 1980s.
Dr. Taofiq Raimi, Business and Economic Analyst has said President Tinubu don't have to use made in Nigeria vehicle before we believe 'Nigeria First Policy'
According to him, Part of the ‘Nigeria First’ policy is that contracts available to be awarded will consider Nigerians first.
'It is not until President Tinubu uses a locally made vehicle before we believe his ‘Nigeria First' Plan
Dr. Taofiq Raimi, Business and Economic Analyst has said President Tinubu don't have to use made in Nigeria vehicle before we believe 'Nigeria First Policy'
According to him, Part of the ‘Nigeria First’ policy is that contracts available to be awarded will consider Nigerians first.
'It is not until President Tinubu uses a locally made vehicle before we believe his ‘Nigeria First' Plan
A video of a Nigerian university professor lecturing an empty classroom has gone viral, sparking a wave of reactions ranging from praise to concern over student commitment and possible communication breakdowns.
The lecturer reportedly said to be a Professor at the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education in Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, was filmed addressing an absent class on what was meant to be the first day of lectures for the semester.
A video of a Nigerian university professor lecturing an empty classroom has gone viral, sparking a wave of reactions ranging from praise to concern over student commitment and possible communication breakdowns.
The lecturer reportedly said to be a Professor at the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education in Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, was filmed addressing an absent class on what was meant to be the first day of lectures for the semester.
Donu Kogbara, International Rights Activist has said many of Fubara supporters felt betrayed when he said his spirit had left Government house.
Fubara needs to make his mind up; he has maintained a dogged silence except when we asked that we align with Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda. This is not what you expect from a PDP governor who is being attacked by President Tinubu.
"Fubara needs to step up or step down. If he doesn’t want his job, he should give it to his deputy, and if she doesn’t want it, someone constitutional can step in, but preferably not another one of Wike’s nominees; we have had enough of him."
Donu Kogbara, International Rights Activist has said many of Fubara supporters felt betrayed when he said his spirit had left Government house.
Fubara needs to make his mind up; he has maintained a dogged silence except when we asked that we align with Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda. This is not what you expect from a PDP governor who is being attacked by President Tinubu.
"Fubara needs to step up or step down. If he doesn’t want his job, he should give it to his deputy, and if she doesn’t want it, someone constitutional can step in, but preferably not another one of Wike’s nominees; we have had enough of him."
BrutusOj: See who is talking. What is the difference between those who defected and him being a minority leader but supporting the APC leaders against his party and other minority parties?
Sen. Abba Moro, Senate Minority Leader and PDP Chieftain has said It is not an unusual development for those who cannot live outside the corridors of power to defect.
According to him, the three senators from Kebbi that defected were once members of the APC, were unable to get the APC ticket, and moved to the PDP. We graciously offered them the platform to win the election, and now they have decided to move back.
Sen. Abba Moro, Senate Minority Leader and PDP Chieftain has said It is not an unusual development for those who cannot live outside the corridors of power to defect.
According to him, the three senators from Kebbi that defected were once members of the APC, were unable to get the APC ticket, and moved to the PDP. We graciously offered them the platform to win the election, and now they have decided to move back.
Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi yesterday said he and Lamido would not have tolerated the current state of affairs in Nigeria if they were still serving as governors.
Amaechi, who chaired the Nigeria Governors Forum during Lamido’s second tenure as Jigawa governor, said their era was marked by bold opposition and a commitment to holding the federal government accountable.
Amaechi, who is also a former Minister of Transportation, spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the public presentation of Lamido’s autobiography, Being True to Myself.
He said: “I asked you (Lamido) this morning, what is going on currently in the country, in Nigerian politics — would it have happened when we were governors? You said no. And the answer is no.”
Amaechi added: “We would have confronted the government, confronted the president. That’s how radical you were. That’s how our Governors Forum operated. That’s how determined we were to change things.”
He reflected on his political relationship with Lamido, noting that although they were allies in government, their paths diverged over strategy in opposing then-President Goodluck Jonathan.
“We were quite good friends in government. We had our bad times when we disagreed. I made the mistake of assuming he was as radical as I was. So, he was one of the governors I clung to when it came to radical decisions.
“The last one before we broke ranks was when we all agreed to go against President Jonathan. We formed a committee of governors and others. At the end of the day, he went to find a new party, the SDP. We said, ‘If we go to the SDP, we will lose the election. Let’s hang on to this one called the APC.’ He disagreed and left us. That’s where we parted ways.”
Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi yesterday said he and Lamido would not have tolerated the current state of affairs in Nigeria if they were still serving as governors.
Amaechi, who chaired the Nigeria Governors Forum during Lamido’s second tenure as Jigawa governor, said their era was marked by bold opposition and a commitment to holding the federal government accountable.
Amaechi, who is also a former Minister of Transportation, spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the public presentation of Lamido’s autobiography, Being True to Myself.
He said: “I asked you (Lamido) this morning, what is going on currently in the country, in Nigerian politics — would it have happened when we were governors? You said no. And the answer is no.”
Amaechi added: “We would have confronted the government, confronted the president. That’s how radical you were. That’s how our Governors Forum operated. That’s how determined we were to change things.”
He reflected on his political relationship with Lamido, noting that although they were allies in government, their paths diverged over strategy in opposing then-President Goodluck Jonathan.
“We were quite good friends in government. We had our bad times when we disagreed. I made the mistake of assuming he was as radical as I was. So, he was one of the governors I clung to when it came to radical decisions.
“The last one before we broke ranks was when we all agreed to go against President Jonathan. We formed a committee of governors and others. At the end of the day, he went to find a new party, the SDP. We said, ‘If we go to the SDP, we will lose the election. Let’s hang on to this one called the APC.’ He disagreed and left us. That’s where we parted ways.”
Ebibedike1: little wonder you people don't go far in politics. You don't have the ability for a long term plan, something asiwaju used to destroy your Nzogbuzogbu movement. Continue.