By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that the Senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, is already blinded by the spirit of her impending electoral woe, and can never see the positive transformation...
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By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina. President Tinubu arrived at the airport from Abuja at 1:42 p.m. and inspected a guard of honour before the Nigerian Air Force plane...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kastina The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport in Katsina, marking the beginning of his final journey. Accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and family members, the late leader’s remains were received...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Former presidential spokesman Femi Adesina has revealed that Muhammadu Buhari’s life might have been cut short if he had relied on Nigerian hospitals for his medical treatment. Adesina made this statement during Channels Television’s special coverage of Buhari’s funeral. Familiarity with UK Doctors Adesina explained...
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, has paid tribute to Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a man of unwavering discipline, deep conviction, and steadfast patriotism. Mohammed visited the Nigeria House in New York to sign the condolence register and pray for the peaceful repose...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed London with the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. Shettima’s spokesman, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, confirmed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. He said: “I can only confirm that the...
By BARBARA KALU, Enugu – Enugu State Police Command has successfully dismantled an illegal firearms fabrication and maintenance workshop in Udi Local Government Area. The operation, carried out by the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, resulted in the recovery of various firearms and repair tools. According to the Command’s Spokesman, SP...
By JOSEPH DANJUMA, Lafia – Permanent Secretary of Nasarawa State Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Mr. Yusuf Musa, has been abducted by gunmen. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that a police patrol team discovered Musa’s unattended vehicle on Shinge Road, Lafia, around 2 a.m....
Security operatives in Kogi State have arrested two additional suspected informants to kidnappers, bringing the total number of suspects in custody to three. The arrests were made in Ayetoro Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, following confessional statements from an earlier arrested suspect, which revealed the identities of other collaborators...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has described the late President Muhammadu Buhari as a patriotic leader whose legacy will continue to inspire generations of Nigerians. In a heartfelt condolence message issued shortly after Buhari’s passing, Governor Sani said the former president lived a life...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has established an Inter-Ministerial Committee to manage the state burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, ensuring a dignified farewell. Tinubu has also instructed the Ministry of Interior to declare Tuesday a public holiday in honor of the late leader, according to Alhaji...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigerian movie “My Mother is a Witch”, starring Mercy Aigbe and Efe Irele, has achieved significant box office success, grossing ₦100 million since its release. According to FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s distributing company, the movie has outperformed competitors to reach this milestone. A Story of...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, has paid tribute to late President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a leader who promoted efficiency, accountability, and digitized government operations. In a condolence message on Monday, Walson-Jack highlighted Buhari’s key reforms in...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Vice-President Kashim Shettima has paid a condolence visit to the family of late former President Muhammadu Buhari in London. The visit was made on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, who tasked Shettima with accompanying Buhari’s body to Nigeria for burial. Shettima’s visit was a gesture...
By OLa MODUPE, Abeokuta – The remains of Oba Sikiru Adetona, the revered Awujale of Ijebu, have been laid to rest at his private residence, Ogbagba Court, Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode. Oba Adetona passed away on Sunday at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional leadership and philanthropy....
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday visited Vice President Kashim Shettima and his delegation in London. The former leaders paid glowing tributes to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Vice President Shettima is in London on President...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- King of Morocco, His Majesty, King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolence and sympathy to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the passing of former president Muhammadu Buhari. In this message, HM the King expressed his deep sorrow...
Residents of Daura, Katsina State, have paid tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a man of integrity, trustworthiness, and generosity. They commended his commitment to his faith, noting that he never missed prayers in congregation whenever he was in Daura. A Man of Faith...
Director-General of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has declared that Peter Obi will contest the 2027 presidential election, regardless of whether he emerges as the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition or not. Tanko made this known at the second Annual Colloquium in honour of Associate Professor...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has said it will establish an Emergency Operations Centre to enhance its ability to coordinate emergency response operations in the state. Executive Secretary of the agency, Muktar Atima disclosed this while speaking on TalkTime, a current affairs programme...