FACT-CHECK: Did Peter Obi kneel before President Tinubu during Pope Leo XIV's inauguration?

 Did Obi Kneel before Tinubu? ‎FACT-CHECK: Did Peter Obi Kneel Before President Tinubu at the Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV? Claim: A viral image circulating on social media, particularly on Facebook, purports to show Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, kneeling before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration at the Vatican. The image shows President Tinubu seated while Peter Obi appears to kneel before him. The accompanying caption reads: “His cohorts in journey of column won’t see this, am quite sure Peter Obi traveled to Rome purposely to have the attention of Mr President… oya let the Obimumu debunk it… God is the ultimate, PBAT was God-ordained… won o ti ri NKANKAN.” The post triggered a wave of online reactions, with users questioning the integrity of political actors and alleging that personal ambition has trumped public service. Context: Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American prelate, was recently elected as Pope Leo XIV follow...

CAS Acknowledges Operatives' Commitment to National Security


 The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Bala-Abubakar, has praised the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA for its commitment to national security.

Bala-Abubakar made the commendation in Katsina yesterday during the 2025 Sallah luncheon with the personnel of the 213 Forward Operating Base and Air Component, Operation FANSAN YAMMA.

He was represented by the Air Officer Commanding Special Operations Command, Usman Abdullahi.

He stated, “I wish to commend you, our gallant officers, airmen, and airwomen of the Air Component, for your unwavering commitment, not just to the mission, but to one another and to the security of our great nation.”

Bala-Abubakar assured the personnel that their welfare remained a top priority.

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