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Tinubu Departs Nigeria Saturday With Bishop Kukah, Others On Pope Leo’s Invitation To Rome

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In a statement released Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu will be accompanied by top Catholic leaders from Nigeria as part of his official delegation.

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, Italy, on Saturday to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, following a special invitation from the newly elected leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

The President’s visit comes as Pope Leo XIV prepares to formally begin his pontificate with a solemn mass on Sunday at the Vatican.

In a statement released Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu will be accompanied by top Catholic leaders from Nigeria as part of his official delegation.

The ceremony marks the beginning of his tenure as the 267th Bishop of Rome and spiritual head of over a billion Catholics worldwide.

In a formal invitation delivered through Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Pope Leo XIV explained the symbolic importance of President Tinubu’s presence.

“Your great nation is particularly dear to me, as I worked in the Apostolic Nunciature in Lagos during the 1980s,” the Pope wrote, recalling his personal connection to Nigeria.

He further noted that Tinubu’s attendance is vital “at this moment of particular importance for the Catholic Church and the world afflicted by many tensions and conflicts.”

The statement by the presidency read, “President Tinubu’s entourage includes the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Archbishop of Owerri and President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja, and  Alfred Martins of Lagos.”

According to Onanuga, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah, is also in the president’s entourage.

He explained that Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost,  will be formally installed to the exalted office on Sunday, May 18, at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.

“The Conclave of Cardinals elected him 27 days after his predecessor, Pope Francis, died on April 21.”

Onanuga added that President Tinubu will return to Abuja on Tuesday, May 20.

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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS

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​The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

​In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
​Operational measures include:
​Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.

​Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
​Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.

​The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.

​IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
​08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
​IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026

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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household

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Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.

He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.

Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.

The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.

This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.

 

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“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child

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A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.

The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.

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