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Vatican Security Blocks Seyi Tinubu From Approaching Pope Leo (43222 Views)

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FuglyGurl(f): 11:10am On May 19

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utSDqPLJ12w?si=lo9Imrngkk0OMWrs

President Bola Tinubu’s first son, Seyi, was in his entourage to the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, on Sunday.

Daily Trust had reported different highlights of the event, including the president’s encounter with Peter Obi, one of his major rivals in the 2023 elections.

Obi, who came third in the election, defeated Tinubu in Lagos, the president’s stronghold since democracy returned to Nigeria in 1999.

However, one highlight of the trip to Vatican City was the encounter that Tinubu’s son, who wields a major influence back home, had with the Pope’s security team.

In a video making rounds online, Seyi was seen walking towards his father’s direction when a plain cloth security official redirected him calmly.

Nigeria’s number one citizen was exchanging pleasantries with the Pontiff when the incident happened.

Dressed in a black suit like his father, Seyi attempted to catch up with the president, but the official blocked him.

However, hours later, another video of Seyi dinning with some key officials of the Roman Catholic Church.

https://dailytrust.com/this-isnt-nigeria-vatican-security-blocks-seyi-during-tinubus-meeting-with-pope/

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phorget(m): 11:45am On May 19
If you are not invited please don't go!

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jlinkd78(m): 11:51am On May 19
Mmhh

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Racoon(m): 1:15pm On May 19
What is Seyi Tinubu doing there and in what capacity is the son in such a diplomatic function? Why all these jamborees being wasted @ the expense of the state?

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malali: 1:30pm On May 19
Seyi Tinubu’s recent escapades amount to a grotesque parody of power—a civilian prince without a crown, meddling in matters far above his station. Let it be clear: he holds no constitutional office, no electoral mandate, and no moral license to parade through state functions like Nigeria is some inherited fiefdom.

His repeated breaches of protocol, flamboyant insertions into state affairs, and unchecked gall are not only insulting to the dignity of the Nigerian presidency—they are corrosive to democratic optics at home and abroad.

This is a republic, not a royal dynasty. Nigeria does not recognize heirs to the presidential throne.

If he wishes to serve, let him run for office like every other Nigerian citizen, not gallop through the corridors of power on the coattails of nepotism. His father, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, must rein him in—not tomorrow, but now—before these childish indulgences metastasize into a national embarrassment.

Nigeria deserves leadership, not lineage. Let that be understood—loudly, clearly, and constitutionally.

Trump just finished an official tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE....Not one picture or video had any of his Sons in it.

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yavidalmerki: 1:30pm On May 19
Hmmm

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Pristine664: 1:30pm On May 19
The same Seyi with the Pope here? 😂 😂 😂


Obidients no go ever rest!

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largeman4u(m): 1:30pm On May 19
Na wah ooooo

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christejames(m): 1:30pm On May 19
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shortgun(m): 1:30pm On May 19
He took his disregard for rules to Vatican and was cut to size cheesy

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Academi: 1:30pm On May 19
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yhygajo(m): 1:30pm On May 19
Npthing news worthy here

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KillahPriest: 1:31pm On May 19
Vatican City no be Oshodi grin

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IamPatriotic(m): 1:31pm On May 19
Seyi, just wants to be everywhere his dad is. I d

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Kharol1234: 1:31pm On May 19
Them no they hear word

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BafanaBafana: 1:31pm On May 19
LWKMD!

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Sas4lyf: 1:31pm On May 19
Ok

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AllBlack: 1:31pm On May 19
Seyi dey follow up sharply. I like this about him.

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REIIGN(m): 1:31pm On May 19
They think it's Nigeria where they're above the law

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Promise47(m): 1:32pm On May 19
They are following protocols strictly protocols

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Adonike(m): 1:32pm On May 19
Him think say na emilokan things..

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kunlesufyan(m): 1:32pm On May 19
Nigerian politicians are beginning to run politics like their personal business. What’s with taking their children everywhere they go.

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Typing: 1:32pm On May 19
Seyi Tinubu and Tinubu's online paid agents right now grin grin

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IBB007: 1:32pm On May 19
Lol…normal thing…over sabi wan too much for the seyi

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Mightymanna(m): 1:33pm On May 19
Imagine oversabi. Yusuf Buhari isn't like this

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rinzaugustine: 1:33pm On May 19
Shameless corrupt tinubu and his gang tried to politicize pontification a solemn ceremony that reflects on how good governance can uplift lives of millions which stance tinubu hates ….but they were disgraced as usual and will continue to be disgraced forever and ever. God no Dey sleep

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