President Tinubu, Shettima and Dignitaries Bid Farewell As Former President Buhari Is Laid To Rest In Daura
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, following funeral prayers and interment attended by numerous dignitaries led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Large crowds lined the streets of Daura and gathered at the former President’s residence to pay their last respects. The former President’s final journey […]
Trump Threatens ‘Very Severe’ Tariffs Against Russia If No Ukraine Deal Within 50 Days
The United States will send advanced weapons to Ukraine through NATO allies, according to President Donald Trump. Speaking after a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte in Washington, Trump also issued a warning to Russia, threatening severe tariffs if a peace deal isn’t reached within 50 days. Rutte confirmed that NATO would coordinate the delivery […]
100 Migrants Rescued From Human Trafficking Ring In Eastern Libya
A major human trafficking ring has been busted in eastern Libya, where more than 100 migrants were rescued from captivity. Among them were five women who, like the others, were reportedly tortured and held for ransom. The Libyan attorney general says the traffickers were part of a network smuggling migrants toward Europe, a route that […]
The Remains of The Late Ruler of Ijebuland Has Been Laid To Rest
The remains of the late Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, have been laid to rest at his private residence in the Government Reserved Area, Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The monarch, whose death came as the country was still reeling from the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, was […]
FG Declare Today Public Holiday In Honor Of Late Former President
In futherance to the seven days of National mourning declared by President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government has declared today, Tuesday, as a Public Holiday in honour of the late former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, […]
Chelsea Win Club World Cup Beating PSG 3-0
Chelsea on Sunday night beat title favourites PSG 3-0 to win the final of this year’s Club World Cup played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States. Cole Palmer inspired the stunning performance, scoring twice and assisting Joao Pedro for a goal as the Blues downed the Champions League title-holders to win the first […]
92 Year-old Cameroonian President Will Run for Re-election
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state at 92, has announced that he will run for re-election in this year’s presidential vote on October 12. Biya, who is seeking a new term that could keep him in office until he is nearly 100, came to power more than 40years ago in […]
Oil Marketers Show Support For Sale Of Nigerian Refineries
Oil marketers and industry stakeholders have thrown their weight behind the proposed sale of Nigeria’s refineries under the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, calling for transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability in the process. They noted that the sale or privatisation of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries, which have gulped trillions of […]
President Tinubu Announces The Death of Former President Buhari
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially announced the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement issued by the Presidency, Buhari passed away in London at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, following a prolonged illness. Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to accompany the late President’s remains from the UK, back to Nigeria today in time […]
VP Shettima Pays Condolence Visit To Buhari’s Family In London
On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, upon arrival in London, met with and condoled with the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in London. The Vice President also visited the late President’s nephew, Malam Mamman Daura, who is recuperating in a London hospital. The condolence visits were conducted […]
