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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,…
Read More »Tinubu reaffirms N’Delta’s role in national growth, urges NDDC to focus on development
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Niger Delta to Nigeria’s economic development, describing the region as “the goose that lays the golden egg.” Speaking on Saturday through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, at the 25th anniversary celebration of the…
Read More »Okpebholo to investigate Obaseki’s administration
By Deborah Nnamdi Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced plans to establish a Commission of Inquiry to review the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Governor Okpebholo announced on Friday during a victory parade held at the Government House in Benin City. The event was attended by party…
Read More »Nigerian Army neutralizes over 15 terrorists in nationwide operations
By Deborah Nnamdi In a series of coordinated military operations across Nigeria on Thursday, troops of the Nigerian Army neutralised more than 15 terrorists and recovered a variety of weapons and ammunition. A credible source disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that troops have continued to achieve significant…
Read More »S’ Court Ruling: We respect verdict, but strongly disagree – Obaseki
Former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has voiced his deep disappointment over the Suprem seee Court’s decision upholding Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor of Edo State. Reacting via a statement posted shortly after the court ruling on Thursday, Obaseki expressed gratitude to the people of Edo State…
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