Pastor Tunde Bakare clears air on agreement with Buhari to succeed him as president
The General Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, CGCC, Pastor Tunde Bakare has clarified that there was no written agreement for ex-President Muhammadu Buhari to hand over power to him. Buhari was in office from 2015 to 2023. He took power as military head of state from 1983 to 1985. Speaking on Monday during […]
Paper works being finalized for release of Buhari’s remains to Nigerian Govt
There are indications that paper works are being finalized for the release of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s remains to the Nigerian government. Buhari who was battling with an unknown illness, died in a London Clinic on Sunday at about 4.30 pm. Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other […]
Buhari’s burial date shifted
The burial of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has been shifted from Monday to Tuesday, July 15. The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, made the announcement while addressing journalists on Monday. According to him, “We have made consultation with his family and people around him in London, we have concluded that the body will […]
APC shuts headquarters to honour Buhari
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the closure of its national secretariat in Abuja in honour of the late former president, Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari died in London yesterday following a prolonged undisclosed illness and is slated for burial today in his home town of Daura, Katsina State. The APC in a statement on Monday […]
Awujale for burial today
The final burial rites of the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, will be held on Monday evening.Oba Adetona joined his ancestors at the age of 91 on Sunday. A statement by the Ogun state government said his final burial rites will take place at Ogbagba Court, Igbeba, Ijebu-ode, at exactly 4 […]
I Still Sweep, Clean My House – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, has said he lives a modest lifestyle without house help and personally performs chores including sweeping, cleaning, and serving guests. Obi made the revelation in a post on his X handle while reacting to viral photos and videos showing him serving food […]
Buhari: His wisdom stood out – Indian PM mourns former president
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has extended his condolences to Nigeria following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari’s demise was announced on Sunday after a brief illness, and Modi added his voice to those in mourning. In his tribute on X, the Prime Minister recalled his interactions with Buhari, saying the […]
NULGE FCT chapter suspends three-month strike after Wike intervention
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), FCT Chapter, has announced the suspension of its three-month strike, effective midnight on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, following the intervention of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.According to a statement signed by NULGE FCT President, Abdullahi Kabi, and Secretary, Abdulmumini Sa’ad, the decision […]
CBN fixes date for Monetary Policy Committee meeting
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced Monday and Tuesday, July 21 and 22, 2025, as the 301st Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The apex bank disclosed this in a notice released on its official website at the weekend. The MPC meeting, which is CBN’s highest decision-making body, would meet in Abuja to take on the […]
Explain to Nigerians your disappearance for five days – ADC to Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Sunday challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain to Nigerians his whereabouts after the BRICS summit in Brazil. On June 28, 2025, Tinubu departed Nigeria on a two-nation visit to St. Lucia and Brazil. From St. Lucia, Tinubu reportedly headed for the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janiero in […]