ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to head an Inter-Ministerial Committee for the state funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Akume is tasked with the responsibility of planning and coordinating a befitting state burial for the late elder statesman The Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the SGF, Segun Imohiosen, said in a statement on Monday in Abuja that other members of the committee include the Ministers of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy; Budget and Economic Planning; Defence; Information and National Orientation;…
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A Cole Palmer inspired Chelsea side last night posted an incredible 3-0 win against Paris Saint Germain in the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in New Jersey, USA. It was one of the best performances yet under Enzo Maresca, as Chelsea blew the recently crowned UEFA Champions League winners away with a stunning performance at the MetLife Stadium in front of American President, Donald Trump and FIFA President, Gianni Infantino amongst other high profile guests. An exhilarating opening 45 minutes of football by Chelsea left Paris Saint-Germain in shock and the Blues supporters in the USA in dreamland,…
In response to a viral video that sparked national outrage, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, stormed the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja on an unannounced visit, ordering sweeping reforms to rescue trust in the nation’s emergency healthcare system. The disturbing video showed an accident victim brought in by a good Samaritan, only to face delays and neglect at the emergency unit. This scene triggered criticism across the country. Dr. Salako in his determination to get firsthand insight, engaged emergency ward staff and hospital leadership, interrogating them on their responsiveness, capacity, and accountability. During a…
ABUJA The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London on Sunday. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government, following the approval of President Bola Tinubu. The declaration comes as part of the ongoing seven-day national mourning period earlier announced by the President to pay tribute to Buhari’s life and legacy. Buhari died at age 82 at a clinic in London, and his death was confirmed in a statement by his former special adviser,…
Agency Report Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday morning arrived London, the United Kingdom and met with and condoled with the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday afternoon. According to a statement issued by Media Assistant to the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima was accompanied by Chief of Staff to the President, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila; Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; and Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia. The Vice President also visited the late President’s nephew, Malam Mamman Daura, who is…
KATSINA Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has stated that the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried at his hometown in Daura, Daura Local Government Area of the state, on Tuesday. The governor stated this while briefing newsmen on Monday at the Government House, Katsina, following the demise and subsequent burial arrangements of the former Nigerian leader. He said, “The burial arrangement for our father, the late president, who passed on yesterday in a hospital in London. We have made consultations with the family and people around in London, and we concluded that the body will arrive in Katsina tomorrow…
IJEBU ODE The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has been buried on Monday at his private residence in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The highly respected monarch, who died at the age of 91, was interred according to traditional rites in a solemn, dignified ceremony attended by royal family members, Ijebu high chiefs, and prominent dignitaries from across the country. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Chief Gboyega Oyetola, and the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Tunji Bosun led the federal government delegation to the burial ceremony. Other dignitaries at the burial of…
ABUJA A former spokesperson for Peter Obi’s presidential campaign, Yunusa Tanko, has declared that the former Anambra State governor will contest the 2027 presidential election — with or without the coalition ticket of the African Democratic Congress Tanko, who currently serves as the Director-General of the Obidient Movement, made this known during the second Annual Colloquium in honour of Associate Professor Abdulmumin Ajia in Abuja, on Monday. He stated that Obi will contest the 2027 presidential election, whether or not he emerges as the candidate of the ADC coalition. “Obi has already stated that he will contest in 2027, whether…
ABEOKUTA: Citizens and residents of Ogun State have been assured of better socioeconomic welfare and all round development in the next administration if the people chose the right leader in the forthcoming general election in the state. The assurance was given over the weekend in Abeokuta, the state capital by a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and the Convener, Ogun West Initiative, Olootu Bolaji Adeniji, who said the gateway state is set for unprecedented social services and blue-chip development under a Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola leadership. Addressing select newsmen at the Journalist press center, Adeniji asserted that on the…
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 privatization of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries, which have gulped trillions of naira in rehabilitation and maintenance with little or no result, will finally open the downstream sector to competition, ensure better pricing, and stop what many described as a financial black hole. Their reactions follow the recent revelation by the NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo…