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NIGERIA – Awujale’s bond with Buhari stretched back to the 1980s and was solidified under extraordinary circumstances. Awujale of Ijebuland dies hours after longtime friend, Buhari’s passing Awujale of Ijebuland dies hours after longtime friend, Buhari’s passing The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has died at the age of 91, bringing an end […]

Ijebu Ode, Nigeria— The Ijebu Kingdom is in mourning following the passing of its revered monarch, Oba Sikiru Kayọde Adetọna, the Awujale, who has joined his ancestors after a remarkable 65-year reign. The announcement came from the Ijebu Traditional Council, with the palace confirming the news in a statement issued late Sunday. Reflecting on his […]

Osun State – Famous Nigerian musician, Davido, appeared to have confirmed his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s imminent defection to the All Progressive Congress, APC. There are rumors that Adeleke is planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the APC ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election in the state. News reports that the rumors […]

NIGERIA – The Director General of the World Health Organization, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has described the death of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari as unbelievable. Buhari died in a London clinic on Sunday after he took ill recently. His death was announced by his former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu via […]

­London, United Kingdom— Nigeria grieves the loss of its former president, Muhammadu Buhari, who died this afternoon in a London clinic where he had been receiving medical care. The news was first shared on X by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, and later confirmed by presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu. “The family of the former president […]

NIGERIA – The immediate past President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is dead. Buhari’s demise was confirmed in a press statement released by his family through his spokesperson, Garba Shehu. The statement reads in part: “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. The family of the former president has announced the passing on of Muhammadu Buhari […]

ABUJA — Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the sudden announcement of the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed that Buhari passed away in London at about 4:30 pm on Sunday, […]

NIGERIA – Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former military Head of State turned civilian President, stands as one of the most influential and polarizing figures in the country’s political history. Known for his austere personal lifestyle, anti-corruption crusade, and strongman image, Buhari’s leadership spans pivotal moments in Nigeria’s post-independence development. His legacy is marked by both unwavering […]

Akwa Ibom, Nigeria — The Governor of Akwa Ibom, Umo Eno, has approved the release of N1.194bn for the l overhaul of key facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport to enhance aviation infrastructure. This is as he has set an eight-week deadline for the resumption of night flights. A statement issued by the Commissioner […]

Abuja, Nigeria — A new fiscal review has raised fresh concerns over the financial health of Nigerian states, as twelve sub-national governments failed to meet their 2025 first-quarter revenue targets despite collectively spending over N117 billion on debt servicing. This was revealed through Q1 budget implementation reports obtained from state portals and the Open Nigerian […]