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Bola tinubu and Peter Obi both at the inauguration of pope Leo in Rome

I love the pope

As Catholics worldwide welcome Pope Leo XIV, a lesser-known detail about the new pontiff has emerged: his visit to Nigeria nearly a decade ago.

Then known as Bishop Robert Prevost, the American-born clergyman travelled to Abuja in 2016 as part of his work with the Order of St. Augustine.

The visit marked a historic milestone for the religious order.

“For the first time, General Chapter of the Order of St. Augustine on the African continent — Abuja, Nigeria,” read a translated caption from a 2016 photo posted on Pope Leo’s X (formerly Twitter) .


The image shows him alongside Catholic leaders, both foreign and Nigerian, dressed in traditional clerical attire.

At the time of his visit, Leo XIV was serving as Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru.

Before that, he led the Augustinian Province in Chicago and served two as Prior General of the global order, known for its emphasis on community life, spiritual reflection, and service.

His connection to Nigeria stands out, especially considering the country’s deep Catholic roots and the long gap since a papal visit.


The last pope to visit Nigeria was John Paul II in 1998.

President Bola Tinubu congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election, saying the pontiff’s “message of faith and hope resonates across the globe.”

He also expressed joy on behalf of Nigerian Catholics, who now find a deeper link to the Vatican through the pope’s past presence in Abuja.

Pope Leo succeeds Pope Francis, who visited several African nations but never Nigeria during his papacy

Obaaderemi2:
Stop being silly. I'm definitely more Yoruba than you. As a Yoruba man it's not necessary to prostrate before a Fulani man or ibo man who doesn't have that in his culture. Do you think Akinwumi would prostrate to greet his hausa maiguard even if the maiguard is older? No! This is just eye service

You lack knowledge of of omoluabi ethos are

Obaaderemi2:
As a Yoruba man I find it awkward to prostrate before someone who is not Yoruba no matter how old or what he has done. A respectful bow is enough. This is just eye service

You are not a real ogidi omoluabi

So far is an elderly person we respect age and authorities

Ethos of omoluabi lukumi

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Mr. Akinwumi Adesina visited foemer President Buhari in Kaduna to express his deep appreciation for the incredible he received during his nomination for President of the AfDB by former President Jonathan and throughout his re-election.

“You stood by me in difficult times, and it made all the difference. Thank you, Sir.” He told PMB.

mrvitalis:

What permutations? Cubana chief prest would deliver his ward abi states to him?

RIP to the people who would attempt to rig sha

You guys feel the hunger and anger in the street of nigeria is nothing abi?

You feel there would not be consequences for the arrogance Yorubas have shown abi?

I part of the nation is born to rule

Let that sink in ?

What arrogance tell me ?

One thing I can tell you is that

With all permutations tinubu will do 8years

Forget that rumbling from the north

South will finish that 8 years

They kept mute during buhari

They should as well keep mute now

The years of arrogance is gone

Cubana chief priest rocks tinubu crest logo at the birthday of Obi Cubana 50th birthday

SamuelAnyawu:


I heard AA is pushing hard in Imo

Bros where @ thou?

Yankiss:
Good facilities. And I suppose, better academic staffing than public universities. But make una try dey give Schools better names na. Which one is MADUKA University?

Like Charles ? Catherine, John and abedenego right ?

Otooooooonddo

dominique:
In other words, the road will be tolled when it's done

What’s bad in tilling it ?

We aren’t as rich as we proclaimed as a nation

Similayi Fubara portrait still hanged on the wall while the iba takes charge

NIGERIA UPDATE: Onwards to the future

As a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), I have fond memories of working with other compatriots to negotiate the merger of political parties that created the APC. It had been my hope since 2013 that my personal values and that of the APC will continue to align up to the time I choose to retire from politics.

Developments in the last two years confirm that there is no desire on the part of those who currently control and run the APC to acknowledge, much less address, the unhealthy situation of the party.

On my part, I have raised concerns in private and, more recently, in public regarding the capricious trajectory of the party. Therefore, at this point in my political journey, I have come to the conclusion that I must seek another political platform for the pursuit of the progressive values I cherish.

Founders rightly feel attached towards institutions they helped create, but one must be pragmatic enough to it when a divergence appears unbridgeable. I have diligently served the APC and made my contributions to its viability as a political platform, but I recognize that the party has since strayed and left me stuck in the vision of its well-meaning founding fathers and mothers.

As a loyal party man, I worked to help secure the APC’s election victories in 2015, 2019 and 2023. I was one of the many governors elected on the party’s platform in 2015 and 2019, that stood for certain democratic and progressive principles to advance nation-building. My eight-year tenure in Kaduna State was devoted to implementing progressive policies to advance human development in education and healthcare, as well as expand infrastructure, promote equality of opportunity, create jobs and attract investments. These records count for little in the current APC that has castrated its organs and treated its hip with contempt in the last two years. I find this no longer acceptable.

Today, 10th March 2025, I have submitted a letter reg my hip of the APC to my ward in Kaduna, effective immediately. Prior to this step, I had concluded consultations with my mentors, colleagues and loyalists across the country about the future. I have now decided to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and adopt it as the platform for our future political engagements and activities.

Without prejudice to this decision, as a member of the SDP, I will focus on engaging with and persuading other opposition leaders and parties to us and congregate under a unified democratic platform to challenge the APC in all elections and bye-elections between now and 2027 by the Grace of God. I therefore call on all our ers and other persons concerned about our country’s future to us in the SDP in the journey towards making Nigeria flourish as a beacon of pride for Africans and the Black Race.

Thank you and God Bless the Social Democratic Party.
God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, CON
Abuja, Nigeria
10th March 2025

Okaynaw:
E Dey blood

I can tell you that regardless of religion, ethnicity or tribe most Nigerians are fraudulent in nature

The Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, a Nigerian monarch from Osun State, has been arrested and detained by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over allegations of defrauding the U.S. government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds.

Oba Oloyede, who was declared missing in March 2024, was found in FBI custody and is facing a 13-count indictment at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

The indictment, filed on April 3, 2024, accuses him and his associate, Edward Oluwasanmi, of conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering.

According to U.S. court documents, the monarch was arrested on May 4, 2024, following an arrest warrant.

The FBI claims Oloyede orchestrated a fraudulent scheme through six ed companies, obtaining relief loans meant to struggling businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

READ ALSO: FBI arrests Nigerian fraudster ‘Bobo Chicago’ in $2.8m scam bust

The U.S. government introduced financial aid programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), in 2020 to assist businesses affected by the pandemic.

However, investigators allege that Oloyede falsified documents to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars.

Fraudulent Loan Applications and Indictment Details

FBI records reveal that in June 2020 alone, Oloyede secured over $100,000 in loans for four of his companies: Available Tax Services, Available Tutors, Available Financial, and Available Transportation.

In October 2021, he received a $500,000 loan for JO&A and another $500,000 for Available Transportation.

Further investigations indicate that Oloyede assisted co-conspirators in securing fraudulent loans, charging them a percentage of the loan amounts.

“Oloyede assisted co-conspirators and confederate borrowers who submitted and caused to be submitted PPP and EIDL loan applications containing false information,” the indictment stated.

READ ALSO: US authorities arrest Nigerian for $10m pandemic benefits fraud

According to prosecutors, between April 2020 and February 2022, Oloyede and Oluwasanmi fraudulently obtained over $4.2 million in Small Business istration (SBA) funds.

Oloyede reportedly pocketed $1.7 million for his businesses and an additional $1.3 million by submitting falsified applications for co-conspirators.

The case is being investigated by the FBI, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General (DOT-OIG), under the Pandemic Response ability Committee (PRAC) Fraud Task Force.

Royal Absence and Community Concerns

Oloyede, an ant by profession, was crowned Apetu of Ipetumodu in 2019. He frequently travelled between Nigeria and the U.S. for his royal and personal engagements.

However, his prolonged absence left the Ipetumodu royal stool vacant for nearly a year, raising concerns among the indigenes.

He reportedly missed three major traditional festivals, including the annual Odun Egungun and Odun Edi celebrations.

With his current legal battle in the U.S., it remains uncertain when or if he will return to Nigeria. If convicted, he faces severe penalties, including potential jail time and asset forfeiture.

The case underscores the U.S. government's ongoing efforts to combat pandemic relief fraud and hold offenders able.

The indictment released by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio states that Oloyede and Oluwasanmi submitted falsified tax and wage documents to obtain SBA loans.

“The indictment alleges that they obtained approximately $1.2 million for Oluwasanmi’s entities and $1.7 million for Oloyede’s entities,” the document read.

Oloyede is also alleged to have facilitated fraudulent PPP and EIDL loan applications for other individuals, securing an additional $1.3 million in the process.

As investigations continue, authorities warn that more individuals connected to the scheme may face prosecution.

The Nigerian community in the U.S. and Ipetumodu indigenes are closely monitoring the unfolding legal battle of their embattled monarch.

https://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/nigerian-monarch-arrested-by-fbi-over-dollar42-million-covid-19-fraud-2025021717235506495

It was great meeting with President Tinubu. We talked about the immense potential of AI in Nigeria, and how we can partner to expand AI skills, enable innovation, and Nigeria’s growing tech ecosystem.

~ Sundar Pichai,
CEO of Google and Alphabet.

THE FIRST ROAD FOR MOTORISED VEHICLES IN NIGERIA WAS, HOWEVER, BUILT in 1906 FROM ÌBÀDÀN TO ỌYỌ TOWN(YORÚBÀ LAND).

The first road for motorised vehicles in Nigeria was built in 1906 from Ibadan to Oyo.

Note that this isn’t a bridge as Carter Bridge was built in 1901.
Oyo state is pacesetter

Troops hoisted Nigerian flag, showcasing their dominance in the so called hideouts of Bandits in Zamfara

Adeola Ogunmola Sowemimo has made history as the first Nigerian female pilot to fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Qatar Airways. Hailing from Ogbomoso, she has soared to new heights after completing her training in the U.S. and gaining experience on various aircraft. Her remarkable journey inspires future generations of female aviators.

Who gets the revenue?

Hope some cartel are not sitting on this

FUN FACT: #Nigeria spent $32 million to build 'Nigeria House' in Manhattan. Opened 1993.

IBB did it.

828 Second Avenue, one block from the UNHQ.

22 floors, 91,000 square feet of space, views of the East River.

Also the first-ever Nigerian Mission building to be constructed from scratch.

Sourced from Tolu Ogunlesi MON

The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has declared a Christmas bonus of 150,000 for every civil servant in the state.

On Thursday evening, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Monday Uzor, shared this information in a Facebook post.

Uzor announced that state employees will receive their bonus by 1 PM on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

He said, “Every Worker in Ebonyi State service will receive ₦150,000 as a Christmas Bonus before 1 pm on Tuesday… Gov. Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.”


https://guardian.ng/news/ebonyi-civil-servants-to-get-n150000-christmas-bonus/

Tinubu will be protected and fortified

Late warlord ikemba odimegwu Ojukwu asked late junta General sani Abacha to hang the acclaimed winner of the presidential election in 1993