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Burkina Faso President pays tribute to Buhari
Burkina Faso’s strongman, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has expressed his deepest condolences to the Nigerian government over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a post shared on his verified X account on…
Two boys escape Boko Haram after four years, reunite with families
The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the escape and safe return of two minors, Ayuba Ishaku and Yakubu Haruna, who were abducted by Boko Haram insurgents in 2019.
The boys, both aged approximately 13, were…
Pay TV struggles as more Nigerians opt for mobile, streaming services
• Nigerians go on social media to cut streaming service cost• Social media lead as news source platform• Facebook, X, TikTok earned telcos over N1tr in Q1• Citizens leverage social media monetisation…
Buhari exits in blaze of glory
The sun rose solemnly over Daura yesterday as a chapter in Nigeria’s history came to a close.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest inside his compound in the ancient Northwest town amid a thunderous…
20 people killed, houses destroyed as gunmen launch attack in Plateau community
About 20 people have been reportedly killed in a recent attack by some gunmen in Jebu, Tahos Community of Riyom local government area of Plateau State.
Leadership reports that the gunmen invaded the community on…
“Serving under Buhari was my greatest honour” – Kemi Adeosun
Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has described her time serving under the late President Muhammadu Buhari as the greatest honour of her career.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Adeosun paid tribute to Buhari,…
Marketers protest as Dangote moves to crash cooking gas price
President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to reduce the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, also known as cooking gas. He also promised to start direct sales of the product to consumers…
Release Nnamdi Kanu as final tribute to Buhari – Igbo elders urge Tinubu
The Igbo Elders Consultative Forum has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, as a fitting and final tribute to the late former…
FCMB Rewards 3,016 Customers in Millionaire Promo
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has rewarded 3,016 customers in Season 10 of its ongoing Millionaire Promo. So far, 12 customers…
APC will lose Lagos in 2027 – Primate Ayodele
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned that the All Progressive Congress (APC) will lose Lagos state if any candidate is imposed on the party by top members.
In a statement…
NYSC RECOMMITS TO TECH-DRIVEN MOBILISATION PROCESS – DG
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu has said the Scheme would continue to deplore more ICT tools to…
Security Beefed Up At Buhari’s Residence As Grave-Digging Begins
Security has been beefed up at the residence of late President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, his hometown in Katsina State.
This just as the body of the late President is being expected to be flown in from London.…
“Explain your wealth” – Group tells NMDPRA boss over kids’ foreign schooling
The Concerned Citizens Network of Nigeria (CCNN) has called on Engr. Farouk Ahmed, chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), to publicly disclose the source of…
‘An ardent supporter of Lagos’ — Ambode pays tribute to Buhari
Akinwunmi Ambode, former governor of Lagos state, has mourned the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a statement on Monday, Ambode described Buhari as a statesman who governed with the fear of God and…
BREAKING: Buhari’s Body Leaves London For Daura
The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari has departed London in the United Kingdom for Daura, Katsina State, ahead of a state burial in the honour of the late ex-Nigerian leader.
The body of the late president was…
Visa overstay: US threatens Nigerians with deportation, permanent travel ban
United States of America has warned Nigerians about overstaying the authorised period granted in their visa, saying that such a violation will result in deportation and a probable permanent travel ban.
This followed a…
Buhari resisted IMF, World Bank to protect poor — Wabba, ex-NLC President
Immediate past President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC, Ayuba Wabba, has described the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari as a monumental loss to Nigerian…
Don’t probe Obaseki – Wike advises Okpebholo
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State against embarking on a probe of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, urging him instead to focus on the…
After Oba Adetona, race for next Awujale begins
On Sunday, July 13, 2025, a chapter closed in Ijebu royalty, as 91-year-old Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, passed on, after reigning for 65 years.
On Monday, the deceased…
How Former President Spent His Last Hours – Mamman Daura, Family Members
Fresh facts emerged yesterday as to how the late former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, spent his last hours on earth,…
Tinubu will personally receive Buhari’s remains in Nigeria – Mohammed Idris
President Bola Tinubu will personally receive the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari when they arrive in Katsina on Tuesday.
Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, announced the…
‘He protected workers, ordinary people ‘ – NLC mourns Buhari
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says Late President Muhammadu Buhari was a patriotic servant leader who stood with the people and put the country first, no matter the cost.
Comrade Joe Ajaero, NLC President, stated…
“In his eyes, I could do no wrong” – Lai Mohammed recounts relationship with Buhari
The former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has described late President Muhammadu Buhari a true humanist who constantly prioritised empathy,…
Dangote Seeks Licence To build Nigeria’s Largest Seaport For Next Phase Of Empire Expansion
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is pursuing approval to construct Nigeria’s largest and deepest seaport in Olokola, Ogun State, Bloomberg reports.
The proposed Atlantic seaport is expected to significantly boost…