James Orseer

[James Orseer @OrseerJames]

@aonanuga1956 Congratulations 🎊

[Defense News Nigeria @DefenseNigeria]

"Thank you, thank you for your service "

This is one of the greatest displays of patriotism I’ve seen from members of the public. As Nigerian soldiers made their way through an airport terminal, passengers spontaneously broke into applause, showing their appreciation.

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@ohgracieoguns Minding his business and to remain focus

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I hear grave concerns about TIV people in Taraba

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@OrdegaF Happy birthday 🎂 🥳

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@BashirAhmaad @officialABAT May his soul rest in peace Amen 🙏

[Senior Pst Okezie James Atañi. @Onsogbu]

Bianca Ojukwu, Nigeria's Minister for state foreign Affairs is a good gister….
You need to read her coverage from the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Sunday

She said
''The inside story : How it all went down in Rome.
The Vatican has a way of setting everyone on an even keel. I remember how dazed I was when on my last trip during the Funeral mass of Pope Francis some weeks before, when President Donald Trump had walked into the Basilica and was led to his seat at the square.

A number of dignitaries lined up to go to exchange pleasantries with him, causing a bit of a stir and a crowded scene. To my surprise, a middle aged prim looking priest walked up to them and addressed them rather tersely, ‘ scusi,(meaning Excuse me) This is St Peter’s, Not the White House. Kindly take your seats please’.
He clearly didn’t give a hoot who was likely to be offended but was more concerned that the order and solemnity of the event was not torpedoed by boisterous politicians.

The Nigerian delegation for the installation mass of Pope Leo XIV at St Peter’s Square led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived early enough when there was ample time for exchange of pleasantries .

As we entered, I sighted Former Governors Peter Obi and Kayode Fayemi already seated, and I went to greet them after the President was seated.
Being patriotic citizens, they both decided to come up with me to pay their respects to Mr President.

The President very warmly and graciously received them both in a relaxed and humorous mood after which they both returned to their seats ( Thankfully, no ‘Scusi’ from any ushering priests like the scenario during the Funeral mass of Pope Francis. Our delegation kept things nice and orderly!)
I was therefore taken aback by all the buzz and flak that something as simple as a polite greeting to one’s elder, not to mention President, an intrinsic part of our african culture generated across social media space with all manner of innuendos and interpretations.

Let’s just agree that many people just had the casual urge to create a giant mountain out of a mini mole hill , so let’s let this one chill.
Like I mentioned before, the Vatican, most specifically, Mass , at St Peter’s Basilica is a leveler. No matter who you are, you are sitting out in that square under the scorching sun. No special luxury tents or canopies for dignitaries.

No airconditioners or fans. People routinely faint and pass out from sunstroke/ heatstroke and have to be evacuated in stretchers or wheelchairs.
In fact, the man seated in front of me slumped during the mass. It was Seyi Tinubu who saved the day .

The. bottle of water he had ‘travelled’ all the way to the vestibule to procure was what he then offered to the man, who we were trying to hold from hitting the ground until the emergency medical team arrived with a wheelchair to evacuate him.

What is instructive is that unlike what obtains in our climes of recent, nobody rushed to whip out their phones to record an individual in distress to start posting all over social media. Folks were just busy trying to help stabilize the man.

I found it amazing is that President Tinubu effortlessly sat and stood through the entire mass, observing every rite as it should sans partaking in holy communion for close to three hours under that flaming sun, even declining a sun shield when we offered to search for one.

After the Mass, he chatted and took selfies with several young Nigerian priests and seminarians who came to greet him, refusing to turn any of them away even as his aides felt he needed a break.

The main deal was of course was the power suit which the President wore to the papal installation ceremony. Many Nigerians who saw him in Rome, normally used to seeing him mostly in our native attire exclaimed that he looked so dapper and debonair. As he walked so stridently to meet with the new pope, it was clear that this was a pivotal moment .

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@vdmempire May God heal her in Jesus name amen

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@helgihh Congratulations to her. Pls how can my wife come to study masters in public health full-time in that university. From Nigerian

[thegatewaygames @gatewaygames_24]

Come celebrate diversity, culture and the undying spirit of champions at the 22nd NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL GATEWAY GAMES OGUN 2024.

🗓️16th-30th May 2025

📍MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, and Other Sports Centers in Ogun State.

Igbega pinle Ogun, Ajose Gbogbo wa ni!

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@AjuriNgelale Congratulations 🎊