By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Sokoto and former governor of the state, Senator Aliyu Wamakko has described the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari as a great loss to the country. Wamakko, who maintained that former President Buhari was a nice...
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By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a father figure whose leadership left a lasting imprint on the nation’s development. In a statement released in Kaduna on...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Former Nigerian Head of State, retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has paid a glowing tribute to the late former President Mohammadu Buhari, describing him as a patriot. General Babangida in a statement he personally signed on Monday, said: “it is with a deeply...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in London, accompanied by the Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, to pay his respects to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. VP Shettima disclosed this on Monday in a post via his official X handle...
It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), GCFR, my predecessor, who departed this life today, Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a hospital in the United Kingdom. President Buhari was to the very...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- Nigeria is in mourning following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82 in a London clinic. The announcement, made by his longtime spokesperson Garba Shehu, has elicited heartfelt tributes from prominent Nigerian...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Federal Government has ordered that national flags across Nigeria be flown at half-mast for seven days in honor of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. President Bola Tinubu gave the directive as a mark of respect to...
Chelsea stunned reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain with a 3-0 victory in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final, held at the MetLife Stadium in New York on July 13, 2025. Cole Palmer delivered a masterclass, scoring twice and providing an assist in a dazzling first-half display that dismantled...
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – Katsina State Government has declared Monday, July 14, 2025, a work-free day in honor of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London. Governor Dikko Radda gave the directive to enable workers and residents to join...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – As part of preparations for the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for a united opposition to drive what it described as the largest and most powerful political coalition in Nigeria’s history. The Plateau State chapter of the party said...
By OLA MODUPE, Abeokuta – It is with profound sadness that Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State announced the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the revered Awujale of Ijebuland. Oba Adetona joined his ancestors on July 13, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving behind...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the family, government, and people of Ogun State over the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the revered Awujale of Ijebuland. In a statement released by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said, “One of Nigeria’s...
Muhammadu Buhari was the rarest of individuals to grace political life anywhere in the world: an incorruptible servant of the people. He was not motivated by pride, or by riches – the accumulation of which repelled him. He was drawn to public service, discipline, and patriotism, and the unity...
by SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has received with deep shock and immense sorrow news of the death of His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In a press statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – As the world marks World Population Day 2025, global partners have urged leaders to prioritize young people’s needs and voices in ensuring they have the rights, tools, and opportunities to shape their futures. The theme ” _Empowering Young People to Create the Families They...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences....
Former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has passed on. Buhari aged 82, died on Sunday afternoon in a clinic in London, according to a statement issued by his media aide, Garba Shehu. “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR,...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the Lagos State local government elections, winning all 20 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions. According to the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) managed to secure only one councillorship seat in Ward...
Senate has said it cannot reinstate Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan until it considers the contents of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the court judgement in the case involving her and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Senate Spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, explained that the upper chamber has applied for the CTC and...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has extended his good wishes to Professor Wole Soyinka, the globally renowned literary icon and Nobel Laureate, as he celebrates his birthday today. Professor Soyinka, a well-decorated literary giant, activist, cultural icon, and public intellectual who turns 91, is known for his extraordinary...