The Speaker of the House of the Representatives, Yakubu Dogara on Thursday, says the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis knows a lot about happenings in Nigeria. The Pope met with Dogara on Wednesday, at Saint Peters Square, Vatican city, Rome. The speaker led a Nigerian delegation to the Holy See. In a statement... Read More

May 24, 2017

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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, the President is set for his next stop – The Vatican. Referred to as the Holy headquarters of the Catholic Church, Trump will finally meet... Read More

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August 30, 2016

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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 was “how to use communication technologies to alleviate poverty, encourage a culture of encounter, and make a message of hope arrive, especially to those most... Read More

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November 29, 2013

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Gruesome: Mafia boss fed alive to pigs by rival gangsters in Italy (PICTURED)

A screaming Mafia boss was fed alive to pigs by rival gangsters as part of a bloody 60-year feud in Italy. Francesco Raccosta was beaten with iron bars and thrown in a sty, where the animals devoured him as he begged for help. A recording made in a huge undercover police operation, reveals crime boss Simone... Read More

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November 17, 2013

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15 reasons the world is LOVING Pope Francis

by Timothy McGrath Pope Francis is the head of the Catholic Church and the big boss of Vatican City. There are plenty of reasons that might get your hackles up. But — so far, at least — Pope Francis seems pretty hip. Either that’s the truth, or he has the world’s greatest public relations firm on... Read More

October 9, 2013

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Opinion: Jonathan and the Ministers of Rome

by Emma Okocha Ashiru, wearing the signature bow-tie strings of Bolaji Akinyemi, did not understand the main planks of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy. Unable to advise the Presidency on the repercussions of an Abuja red carpet reception for Al Bashir, the Sudanese, Butcher of Darfur, we knew his days were numbered. The United Nations has over... Read More

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July 22, 2013

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Opinion: We need a whole new specie of politicians, these ones don’t mean well

by Maple Dapapa Each time the people get the opportunity to interact with their leader, the leader has nothing else to say apart from recounting the projects he or she has done. And have kept the people deceived with these antics. In the last couple of weeks, the ongoing political discord in Rivers State has... Read More

May 14, 2013

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Photo of the Day: What if Fashola puts this on Lagos roads?

by Isi Esene He dares not. Social networks will boil over against his government if he does (like that changes anything). But you’ll agree there is no better way for these construction workmen to politely tell impatient agitators to take the bitter chill pill. Innovative stuff! – This photo was sent in by a... Read More

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February 20, 2013

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The pope was “less human than the last one”: Gays in Rome celebrate Pope Benedict’s resignation

by Rachel Ogbu Gay people in Rome are celebrating the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, 85, drinkers at Rome’s best known gay bar, believe Benedict’s abdication is a blessing, reports claim. Flavia Servadei, co-owner of “Coming Out” a small bar in Via San Giovanni in Laterano which has been so successful since it opened in... Read More

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February 11, 2013

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READ: Pope Benedict’s full resignation letter

by Akan Ido Pope Benedict XVI earlier today announced his resignation to Catholic faithfuls all over the world. In an announcement caught even his closest associates by surprise the Pope based his decision on on health grounds saying his is “no longer adequate to continue in office due to his advanced age.” The Pope reportedly... Read More

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February 11, 2013

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Just In: Pope Benedict is resigning

by Akan Ido The Cable News Network is reporting that the Pope Benedict will be resigning later in the month. The Pope has not given a reason for his decision. The CNN reports it this way: “Pope Benedict will resign on February 28, his spokesman Father Federico Lombardi told CNN today. Lombardi did not give... Read More

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December 28, 2012

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“Where Gov Yakowa died and even why he died was a true reflection of who he was” – Bishop Matthew Kukah

Homily at the Burial Mass of late Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, Governor of Kaduna State, Fadan Kagoma, Kaduna on 20th December 2012 by Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah. At times like this, we all wish things were different, that we knew more, that we could be a bit more certain, even if tentatively and haltingly. We wish... Read More

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What Pope Francis told Speaker Dogara at Saint Peters Square

The World holds its breath as President Trump finally meets Pope Francis

Mark Zuckerberg and wife meets Pope Francis in Rome (PHOTOS)

Gruesome: Mafia boss fed alive to pigs by rival gangsters in Italy (PICTURED)

15 reasons the world is LOVING Pope Francis

Opinion: Jonathan and the Ministers of Rome

Opinion: We need a whole new specie of politicians, these ones don’t mean well

Photo of the Day: What if Fashola puts this on Lagos roads?

The pope was “less human than the last one”: Gays in Rome celebrate Pope Benedict’s resignation

READ: Pope Benedict’s full resignation letter

Just In: Pope Benedict is resigning

“Where Gov Yakowa died and even why he died was a true reflection of who he was” – Bishop Matthew Kukah

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