Facebook founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan visited Pope Francis on Monday.
According to SKY NEWS, Vatican spokesman Greg Burke said they discussed "how to use communication technologies to alleviate poverty, encourage a culture of encounter, and make a message of hope arrive, especially to those most in need".
Zuckerberg described the visit as something he'll never forget. In a Post on his Facebook page, the 32 year old wrote, "We told him how much we admire his message of mercy and tenderness, and how he's found new ways to communicate with people of every faith around the world."
"It was a meeting we'll never forget. You can feel his warmth and kindness, and how deeply he cares about helping people."
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The Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese of the Catholic Church, Bishop Mathew Kukah, has urged the Federal Government to convince the people that the proceeds recovered from corrupt individuals are channelled to projects that will have direct impact on the masses.
Kukah, who described corruption as a symptom of a sickness afflicting the country, expressed worry in the way the corruption fight was being fought by the Federal Government.
He lamented that from the look of things, it was obvious that many people were behaving as if the fight against corruption was the fight of a single individual.
Kukah spoke as a guest of the book readers’ club of the Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy in Ibadan on Tuesday.
The clergy and social commentator also read from his book, Witness to Justice, urging Nigerians not to be misled by the option of coup as an alternative to democracy.
He said government must also engage the people to give them a hope of a better future.
“Corruption is a symptom of sickness. What that sickness means is, almost or the total absence of government influence and impact on the lives of ordinary Nigerians. This is just another name for corruption. It is very bad that there are no processes.
“It is over one year, we have still not started the trial of people who misappropriated the $2.1bn. We still have over $198bn to find since the President (Muhammadu Buhari) himself confirmed that about $200bn has gone through corruption.
“So, to me, it is a question of strategy, a question of thinking, a question of rethinking and a question of defining our objectives. Nigerians have to become convinced that the proceeds of corruption will be to the benefit of their own lives. If they don’t get that fact, it won’t earn their support. So far, we are behaving like fighting corruption is the business of one man.
“There are people in power who believe they are not accountable to the people, but everybody should know now that the solution to our problem does not lie in anybody threatening anybody with a coup.”
Justin Onuorah Abuah, Director of Information, State House, has passed on. Born on January 29, 1959, Mr Abuah, fondly called O.J, by all who knew and came in close contact with him, died on Sunday, August 14, in Abuja after a brief illness. The late Abuah had a long and rich career at the Presidency, where he served seven past Nigerian leaders since 1986 when he joined the State House media office from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). His many colleagues, friends and admirers will fondly remember him as the man behind several presidential statements and speeches; and he demonstrated a rare sense of calmness and candour in service. A native of Asaba, Oshimili South Local Government Area, Delta State, O.J is survived by his wife, Loretta and three children (Chinedum, Chike and Amaechi). President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a condolence message to the bereaved family. Burial arrangements will be announced later by the family. Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity)
Several persons escaped death Friday night after suspected Fulani Herdsmen invaded Orokam community in Ogbadibo LGA of Benue State.
An eyewitness, who have his name as Obekpa said the heavily armed bloodthirsty men invaded the community late on Friday and were cutting residents on sight with machetes.
“I barely escaped with my life. In fact, I saw death last night in the hands if the Fulani Herdsmen.” He lamented.
At least 15 people were killed, and up to 45 injured when a knife-wielding man went on a rampage early Tuesday at a facility for the disabled in the Japanese city of Sagmihara, broadcaster NHK reported.
