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Fayemi Reveals How He Persuaded Peter Obi To Greet Tinubu At Vatican.
Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has revealed that he persuaded presidential candidate Peter Obi to approach President Bola Tinubu for a handshake during the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican City in May.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Fayemi made the disclosure in an interview on Edmund Obilo’s YouTube channel, which was released on Thursday.
According to him, Obi initially hesitated, concerned that the gesture could be misinterpreted in the media, but later agreed after some persuasion.
Naija News reports that the meeting first became public on May 18, 2025, when presidential aide Bayo Onanuga shared photographs of Tinubu, Fayemi, and Obi together at the Vatican ceremony on .
Onanuga had earlier stated that Fayemi noticed President Tinubu seated among world leaders and encouraged Obi to join him in greeting the president.
Fayemi, however, added more context in his interview, explaining that both he and Obi attended the papal inauguration as Catholics and had shared breakfast with Cardinal Lazarus before proceeding to the event, where they were seated a few rows behind Tinubu.
He said the moment that led to the approach came when Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Ojukwu visited their section to greet them.
According to Fayemi, he saw it as an opportunity for courtesy toward the Nigerian leader.
He said Obi initially expressed concern that the act might be politicised or misrepresented, but Fayemi encouraged him to proceed, stressing that Tinubu was present as Nigeria’s leader at a global religious event.
Fayemi said Obi eventually agreed, and both men walked over to greet the president.
He recalled that he welcomed Tinubu and appreciated his presence at the Vatican, while Tinubu responded with a light-hearted remark, saying he should instead be the one welcoming them as Nigeria’s leader.
Obi also acknowledged Tinubu’s position during the brief exchange, describing him as their leader despite political differences.
Fayemi said the interaction was cordial and ended without tension, as all parties later went their separate ways at the ceremony.
When asked if it was the first handshake between Tinubu and Obi since the 2023 election, Fayemi said he could not confirm but noted that they did exchange greetings at the Vatican.
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The Oyo State Police Command has successfully rescued five-year-old Fikayo Gbemiga, who was abducted from her home in Lagelu Local Government Area on July 3, 2026. Two suspects, Seyi Adegboye and Adefemi Adegboye, were arrested during a tactical operation at their hideout in the Mojoyin Molade area of Iwo Road, Ibadan, on July 11, 2026.
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Abduction and Ransom: After allegedly breaking into the family’s residence, the suspects demanded a ₦10 million ransom and had already collected ₦1 million of that amount in Gbongan, Osun State.
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Police Investigation: Using a combination of technological tools and intelligence gathering, the command’s anti-kidnapping squad tracked the suspects and rescued the child unharmed.
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Ongoing Efforts: The suspects are currently cooperating with authorities as the police work to recover the paid ransom and apprehend remaining members of the criminal syndicate
Following France’s 2-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final, coach Didier Deschamps expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating by referee Iván Barton. While he acknowledged that Spain was technically superior and deserved to advance, Deschamps criticized several decisions, particularly a first-half penalty awarded against Lucas Digne for a challenge on Lamine Yamal. He further noted that he felt Yamal should have been cautioned for a reckless challenge and questioned whether the officiating team met the standards required for such a high-stakes match. Despite these frustrations, Deschamps accepted responsibility for the loss, stating that his team was technically outplayed and that he did not want to place the blame on the officials.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Didier Deschamps voiced his frustration with the officiating after France’s World Cup exit, though he conceded that Spain was the better side. The French manager was specifically unhappy with a penalty call involving Lucas Digne and Lamine Yamal, as well as a missed booking for Yamal. Deschamps questioned the referee’s performance at the semi-final level but was quick to emphasize that the defeat was ultimately France’s own fault. He expressed that his squad was disappointed but recognized that they were “a notch below” their opponents in terms of technical control during the match in Arlington, Texas.
Option 3: Quick Summary France coach Didier Deschamps criticized referee Iván Barton’s performance during France’s 2-0 World Cup semi-final loss to Spain. Deschamps highlighted concerns regarding a penalty decision and other key calls, even questioning the referee’s suitability for a semi-final fixture. Nevertheless, he insisted that France lost because they were technically inferior to Spain and refused to solely blame the officials for the team’s elimination.
The Nigerian Army has called on the public to stop sharing social media content that demoralizes soldiers, as such actions undermine their efforts. Col. Appolonia Anele, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, made this plea on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting with the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Personnel serving in various operations across the country deserve support and appreciation rather than criticism based on misinformation.
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The spokesperson highlighted the recent rescue mission in Oyo State, where an Army officer, a soldier, and a police officer lost their lives.
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It is deeply distressing for troops who risk their lives to protect the nation to face social media narratives claiming the military is inactive, as these sentiments negatively affect their morale.
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