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An AI-generated image of U.S. President Donald Trump dressed as the pope has taken social media by storm, just days before Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the first American pope in a historic Vatican conclave.

The image, posted on Trump’s Truth Social platform, showed the president in full papal regalia, including the traditional white cassock and papal cross.

Trump shared the altered image along with a comment to reporters, saying, “I’d like to be pope; that would be my number one choice.”

This playful remark, made just before the conclave began, sparked a whirlwind of laughter, confusion, and controversy online.

The image was later shared by the official White House X account, further amplifying the buzz.

However, it wasn’t long before the New York State Catholic Conference condemned the post, expressing disapproval of what they described as a disrespectful gesture just days after the passing of Pope Francis, who died on April 21.

As the world processed Trump’s joke, the Vatican’s announcement on Thursday of Cardinal Prevost’s election as new Pope sparked widespread reactions online, with some suggesting that the AI-generated image wasn’t just a casual joke but an indirect push for the next pope to be American.

Netizens Reactions…

Ekle Samuel reacted;  “Pure politics… Donald Trump passed his message before this election. He posted his picture with Pope’s uniform telling the whole world that the next Pope is coming from America.”

Alexander Onung said: “Political Christianity, how did trump knew.”

Nneka Ursula reacted: “We know the outcome from the moment Trump shows of his support via Al Post.”

Joshua Efetobor said: “This New Pope seems and looks spiritually minded person.

May God guide him.”

John Mark said: “It isn’t just an ordinary joke, it is well projected signals to the cardinals So it’s called Trump’s Effects.”

Nazah Kanu wrote: “Late Pope from the American continent, new Pope from the American continent.”

“Are Asians and Africans not also part of the church?

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has taken legal action against embattled Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of mocking him with a satirical apology letter posted on her social media accounts.

The lawsuit, filed on May 7, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeks to compel Senator Natasha Akpoti to remove the post and issue a formal apology.

The legal action, filed under case number CS/384/25, also demands that the suspended senator publish a written apology in at least two national newspapers and provide an affidavit confirming her compliance with these conditions.

The satirical apology, shared on Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Facebook page on April 27, has sparked controversy due to its mocking tone directed at Akpabio.

In the post, Senator Natasha sarcastically wrote;

“Dear Distinguished Senate President Godswill Akpabio, It is with the deepest sarcasm and utmost theatrical regret that I tender this apology for the grievous crime of possessing dignity and self-respect in your most exalted presence.

“I have reflected extensively on my unforgivable failure to recognise that legislative success in certain quarters is apparently not earned through merit, but through the ancient art of compliance — of the very personal kind.

“How remiss of me not to understand that my refusal to indulge your… “requests” was not merely a personal choice, but a constitutional violation of the unwritten laws of certain men’s entitlement. Truly, I must apologize for prioritizing competence over capitulation, vision over vanity, and the people’s mandate over private dinners behind closed doors.

“I now realize the catastrophic consequences of my actions: legislation delayed, tempers flared, and the tragic bruising of egos so large they require their own postcodes. For this disruption to the natural order of “quid pro quo,” I bow my head in fictional shame.

“Please find it in your magnanimous heart — somewhere buried deep beneath layers of entitlement — to forgive this stubborn woman who mistakenly believed that her seat in the Senate was earned through elections, not erections. I remain Yours in eternal resistance, Senator Natasha H Akpoti Uduaghan Unafraid, Unbought, and Unbroken.”

Akpabio’s legal team, led by Kehinde Ogunwumiju, argues that the post violated a court order issued on April 4, 2025, which prohibited both senators from making public statements related to ongoing sexual harassment allegations until the case is concluded.

The legal team claims that Natasha’s actions breach the order and contribute to ongoing public controversy.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been conferred with a chieftaincy title, Dike Si Mba Anambra (Warrior from the Diaspora), by royal traditional rulers from all 179 communities in Anambra State.

The title was conferred by the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka (Ogalagidi, Eze Iweka III), during the President’s one-day working visit to the state on Thursday.

The ceremony took place at the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka.

While presenting the title, Igwe Iweka said it was a collective decision of all royal fathers across the state.

He praised President Tinubu for his contributions to national development and his impact across various parts of the country.

“This is a title from all the royal fathers in the 179 communities of Anambra State. The title is called ‘Dike si mba Anambra’, meaning ‘warrior from the Diaspora,’ and it is in recognition of your good works across the country,” he stated.

He further lauded Tinubu’s commitment to critical infrastructure projects, such as the roads linking to the Second Niger Bridge and various other community developments.

In his response, Tinubu expressed gratitude for the honour and emphasized unity and progress as the path forward for the nation.

“Our diversity must lead to prosperity; we must work together to lead Nigeria. We must commit ourselves for the development of the country.

“I feel deeply honoured by the conferment of a chieftaincy title by the royal fathers of this state. Today is not only historic, but one which I will forever treasure for the rest of my life,” he said.

During his visit, President Tinubu also commissioned several projects completed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration.

These include the New State Government House, the Governor’s Lodge, the Solution Fun City, the Emeka Anyaoku Institute for International Studies and Diplomacy, and projects at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka.

Dignitaries present included National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu; Governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Alex Otti (Abia), Peter Mbah (Enugu); and Minister of Works Dave Umahi.

U.S. President Donald Trump has reacted to the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as new Pope, describing it as a proud and historic moment for the United States.

Taking to his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump congratulated the new pontiff, who made history as the first pope from the United States.

“Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope. It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country,” Trump wrote.

Cardinal Prevost was elected by the College of Cardinals at the Vatican on Thursday, May 8, 2025, after a swift conclave.

He has taken the papal name Pope Leo XIV and made his first appearance to the world from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, where he addressed thousands of faithful in Italian.

Born in Chicago, the new pope is regarded as a moderate within the Church and had a close working relationship with his predecessor, Pope Francis.