The government announced that it was in furtherance of the seven days of national mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, following the approval of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tunji-Ojo said the holiday is a mark of respect […]
This was confirmed by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda during a press briefing in Katsina, where he formally announced the funeral arrangements after consultations with the deceased’s family and close associates in London. President Buhari passed away in a London hospital after a protracted illness. His death has triggered a wave of national mourning and tributes […]
Adeleke made this known in a release signed by his Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed where he described Aregbesola’s eight-year tenure as the “worst in Osun’s history.” This remarks came as response to Aregbesola’s statement while addressing supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osogbo. Redio Afinju earlier reported that Aregbesola had boasted that the ADC […]
Speaking on during his homecoming solidarity event in Osogbo, the former Minister of Interior said paramount on his political agenda is not the 2027 general elections but winning the 2026 Osun gubernatorial contest for the ADC. He revealed that Adeleke’s purported defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC, may have triggered the general feeling that […]
NEMA Coordinator, Kano State Territorial Office, Nuraddeen Abdullahi, confirmed the incident to the newsmen in Kano. He said the agency received a distress alert that a three-story uncompleted building had collapsed at Abedi Sabon Gari, Kano. The Coordinator also added that the incident occurred at about 6:42 p.m. on Sunday following a prolonged and heavy […]
The former Senate President raised the alarm during a visit by the National Legal Support Group of the ADC, led by Abdullahi Abdurrahman. Abdurrahman, at the meeting, revealed that no fewer than 310 lawyers have volunteered to defend the party in all ongoing and future legal cases across Nigeria. According to him, the legal team […]
In a statement released by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana said the suspension of legislative activities is to enable lawmakers mobilise and attend the funeral activities of the former President. The statement reads “The National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria mourns the passing of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari,GCFR, former […]
The 68-year-old ex-international, who was a member of the Green Eagles squad that won Nigeria’s first AFCON title in Lagos 44 years ago, is in critical condition and requires urgent medical intervention to save his life. A former Nigerian captain, Segun Odegbami, broke the news that “Ikhana has been transferred to the specialist hospital after […]
The declaration was made in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Garba Faskari. Faskari announced that the work-free day would enable workers and residents to mourn the passing of the former president, who hailed from the state. The statement read, “The Governor of Katsina State, His Excellency, Dikko Umaru Radda, […]
The team, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima and supported by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, touched down in the United Kingdom. Their mission is to coordinate final arrangements for the dignified return of the late leader, who died in a London hospital following a protracted illness. The delegation was formally […]