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Pope Francis asks Melania what she feeds President Trump
by Itunuoluwa Adebo Pope Francis joked with the First Lady about President Trump's eating habits during their meeting at the Vatican. The Pope asked in Spanish, "what are you feeding…
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The World holds its breath as President Trump finally meets Pope Francis
by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump is on the fourth day of his nine-day trip abroad. After visiting Saudi-Arabia and Israel, visiting their sacred sites and taking part in symbolic rituals,…
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Trump “caught” kissing Pope Francis in Vatican City
by Itunuoluwa Adebo A mural portrait of President Trump ‘kissing’ Pope Francis, titled “The Good Forgives the Evil” was signed by one “TVBoy”, an artist in the area. The shockingly…
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‘Mother’ should not be used as name of a bomb – Pope
by Azeez Adeniyi Pope Francis has said the word "mother" should not be used in reference to any deadly weapon. He said in criticism to the U.S naming its military’s…
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Chimamanda-Adichie makes Fortune’s list of 50 greatest world leaders
by Dolapo Adelana Nigerian born author Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie has been named among the top 50 world leaders for 2017 by Fortune Magazine. The "Half of a Yellow Sun" writer was…
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Released Chibok girls need psychological rehabilitation – Pope
Leader of the Catholic church, Pope Francis 1 has said the 21 released Chibok girls need psychological evaluation conducted by experts. The Pope said this when he was represented by the…
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The YNaija Tracklist: #Debate: Clinton going to jail once Trump becomes president | FG’s withdrawal of forgery case not worth celebrating – PDP | Rivers CP to be sanctioned for ‘aiding’ Governor Wike
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. #Debate: Hillary Clinton is going to jail once Trump becomes president - YNaija Navy seizes boats with 47000 litres of illegally refined…
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Mark Zuckerberg and wife meets Pope Francis in Rome (PHOTOS)
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday. Vatican spokesman Greg Burke said one topic of discussion at the meeting…
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Don’t equate Islam with violence – Pope Francis
The Pontiff, Pope Francis has said that Islam can not be equated with violence and warned that European nations were pushing its young ones into the hands of extremists. “It’s not…
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From Philadelphia to Hong Kong, here are the top 10 photos of the past week
From Hilary Clinton's historic nomination in Philadelphia to the thousands going bunkers for for Pokemon Go in Hong Kong, here are top 10 photos of the past week from around…
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Pope Francis says the Church should embrace gays, lesbians and divorcees
Pope Francis in his yearly exhortations has called on catholic clergy and lay faithful to be more lenient in their dealings with homosexuals and divorcees, while condemning abortion and death…
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Pope Francis addressed us as ‘Biafrans’ – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, a secessionist group has stated that the Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis prayed for thousands of their members who converged at the Vatican City State on…
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Pope Francis set to feature in a movie
The pontiff is set to guest appear in an upcoming spiritual film titled "Beyond the Sun," making him the first pope to appear as himself in a feature film. According…
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‘We’ll report Father Mbaka to the Pope over fake prophecy about Buhari’
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has accused Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka of peddling rumors and sensationalism in his prediction of multiple assassination attempts on President Muhammadu Buhari in…
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Was Buhari really prevented from seeing Pope Francis?
Reuters reported that President Muhammadu Buhari and his delegation missed an important meeting in the United Nations General Assembly- for talks on Boko Haram and internally displaced persons. The Presidency…
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Opinion: Who will stop African deaths on European doorstep?
by Uche Igwe The lukewarm response of the international community of pretentious friends is another familiar occurrence that a globalised world can no longer continue to condone. Frequent deaths…
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We say Amen to this heartfelt prayer by Pope Francis for Nigeria
by Anike Jacobs Pope Francis in a letter titled Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Bishops of Nigeria, posted on the Vatican website, condemned Boko Haram for its violent…
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Whether you’re Catholic or not, here are 7 important things to learn from Pope Francis
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Pope Francis has only been pope for about two years now and he's already made such remarkable impact on the Catholic church and the world. The pope…
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What are your thoughts on spanking children? Young people have their say (READ)
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Pope Francis recently told parents it's okay to beat their children to discipline them as long as their dignity is maintained. He made the remark at an…
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‘You are my rock star’: Charly Boy declares his love for Pope Francis
by Anike Jacobs Maverick entertainer, Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy has written one of the most respected world leaders, Pope Francis, an open letter. He showered encomiums on the priest…
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“You cannot insult the faith of others” || Pope Francis doesn’t show much sympathy for Charlie Hebdo
by Chinwe okafor Pope Francis has said there are limits to the freedom of expression - and that anyone who swears at his mother deserves a punch. Francis spoke about…
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There are so many tears this Christmas – Pope Francis
by Temitope Onitiju Going by the what's obtainable in parts of the world like Syria, Nigeria, Ukraine, and others, Pope Francis had stated that that "there are so many…
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The Pope prayed at a mosque last weekend – Is this the cool, progressive thing to do?
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Picture the Pope praying in a mosque alongside top Muslim leaders. That's what happened in Turkey last weekend. Pope Francis was at the Blue Mosque in Instabul…
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@AlikoDangote ranked 68th most powerful person in the world
by Kolapo Olapoju The President of Dangote Industries Ltd, Aliko Dangote has been ranked by Forbes Magazine as the 68th most powerful person in the world. The wealthiest man in…
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Pope Francis says he has two or three years more [DETAILS]
by Chidi Okoye The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has implied that he may have only two or three years remaining in office. He said this while speaking to journalists…
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Pope Francis joins #BringBackOurGirls campaign, calls for schoolgirls immediate release (TWEET)
by S'ola Filani Pope Francis has lent his voice to the ongoing social media campaign #BringBackOurGirls – a search for over 230 abducted schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno state weeks ago.…
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Papa was a rolling stone: Pope Francis covers rock & roll magazine, Rolling Stone (PHOTO)
by Oge Okonkwo Pope Francis continues to break barriers, capturing the hearts and minds of worshipers across the world. The Pope is the new face on the cover of the…
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This is the nun who had baby without knowing she was pregnant (PICTURED)
by Oge Okonkwo The first photo of the Salvadorean nun and new mother Roxana Rodriguez. The 33-year-old nun in the order of the Little Disciples of Jesus gave birth to her…
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READ: Did Pope Francis really say hell is not real but ‘merely a metaphor’?
by LittleGreenFootballs This post (excerpted below) from Diversity Chronicle Blog from December 5, 2013 has been circulated. POPE FRANCIS CONDEMNS RACISM AND DECLARES THAT “ALL RELIGIONS ARE TRUE” AT HISTORIC THIRD VATICAN…
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Pope prays for an end to conflict in Nigeria, South Sudan, Syria, others
by Oke Efagene The leader of the Roman Catholic church worldwide, Pope Francis, called for dialogue to end all conflicts and wars, as he celebrated his first Christmas as a…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy