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Tompolo Mourns Former President Muhammadu Buhari
By Deborah Nnamdi High Chief Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement released on Monday, the prominent Ijaw leader described Buhari as a principled and…
Read More »FG declares Tuesday, July 15 public holiday to honour late President Buhari
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. This announcement comes as part of the ongoing seven-day national mourning period declared by President Bola Tinubu to pay tribute to Buhari’s life and legacy. The…
Read More »Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s burial to hold July 15
By Deborah Nnamdi The late former President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. Funeral proceedings are scheduled to begin with the arrival of his remains at noon, followed by burial rites at 2:00 p.m. The funeral details were confirmed…
Read More »Tinubu convenes emergency FEC meeting to honour late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has summoned an emergency session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to pay tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London at the age of 82 after a prolonged illness. In a solemn statement released Sunday…
Read More »Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, Dies at 91
Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the revered Awujale of Ijebuland, has passed away at the age of 91, marking the end of a remarkable 64-year reign. The monarch died on Sunday, just hours after the passing of his close friend and former Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, was announced. Crowned on April…
Read More »Security tightened as sympathizers flock to Buhari’s Kaduna residence
Within hours of the announcement of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death in a London hospital, a steady stream of mourners began arriving at his Kaduna residence on Jabi Close to pay their respects. Among the first visitors was former Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, who told reporters that…
Read More »Tibunu condoles with Aisha Buhari, orders half-staffing of national flags
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away earlier today in London at approximately 4:30 p.m. following a prolonged illness. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President onInformation and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, President Tinubu expressed his…
Read More »Former President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London at 82
By Deborah Nnamdi Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away at the age of 82. The former leader reportedly died at a private clinic in London, where he had been receiving medical care. The news of his death was confirmed by his former media aide, Bashir Ahmad, in…
Read More »FG mandates SON certificate for contractors bidding on public projects
The Federal Government has introduced a new requirement for contractors seeking to bid on public projects: a certificate of subscription to the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)’s Digital Standards Platform (DSP). This was announced in a joint statement by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and SON on July 11,…
Read More »Tinubu returns to Abuja after diplomatic tour of Saint Lucia, Brazil
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected back in Abuja tonight following a two-nation diplomatic tour that included visits to Saint Lucia in the Caribbean and Brazil in South America. His return was confirmed on Saturday afternoon in a post by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,…
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