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BREAKING: Awujale Of Ijebu Dies At 91
The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has died at the age of 91. The revered monarch passed away on Sunday. Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona was born on May 10, 1934. Until his demise, he served as the Awujale of the Ijebu Kingdom, a traditional state in Nigeria. He was installed as king on…
BREAKING: Buhari To Be Buried In Daura Monday
Former President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. According to TVC, Buhari will be laid to rest tomorrow, Monday, in Daura. Buhari passed away at a clinic in London, where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness, at 4:30 pm on Sunday. His former media spokesman, Garba Shehu,…
Arsenal Close To Finalising Gyokeres Deal
Arsenal are close to finalising a deal with Sporting to sign Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres. The two clubs have been negotiating for more than a week with discussions now at an advanced stage and an agreement close. Arsenal’s most recent proposal for the 27-year-old totals about 70m euros (£60m) including add-ons. Gyokeres has already agreed…
Buhari: Tinubu Summons Emergency FEC Meeting On Tuesday
Bola Tinubu has also summoned an emergency Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting to be dedicated to the late President Buhari on Tuesday. Tinubu in a tribute he personally wrote, expressed sorrow over the passage of the immediate former President and promised that the Federal Government will accord him (Buhari) full state honours befitting his towering…
Trump To Attend FIFA Club World Cup Final
Donald Trump will on Sunday showcase his unexpected attachment to a sport in which “America First” remains a dream, for now. The US president is attending the final of the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup in his latest use of the beautiful game as a soft power political weapon. His appearance at the MetLife…
BREAKING: Tinubu Dispatches Shettima To UK To Accompany Buhari’s Remains To Nigeria
Following news of the death of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to London to convey his remains back home. The Presidency officially announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday. Buhari died in London on Sunday at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness….
Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies At 82
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82. Buhari’s death was confirmed in a statement by his former special adviser, Garba Shehu, in a terse statement on Sunday evening. “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic…
Bauchi Governor Accuses FG Of Discrimination Against Opposition-Led States
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed frustration over what he described as the Federal Government’s alleged discrimination against states governed by opposition parties. This is as the governor alleged that his state has been sidelined in the distribution of financial interventions and grants. Speaking at the opening of the State Executive Council meeting held…
Swiatek Destroys Anisimova To Win First Wimbledon Title
Iga Swiatek demolished Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title and sixth Grand Slam on Saturday, proving emphatically that she has what it takes on grass. The Polish eighth seed, who has now won all six major finals in which she has competed, was in charge from the first point and wrapped…
Ohanaeze Leader Decries Marginalisation Of Igbos In Lagos LG Elections
Dr Solomon Ogbonna Aguene, President of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural group in Lagos State, has voiced strong criticism over the reported marginalisation of Igbos resident in the state during the ongoing local government elections. Speaking from his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Saturday, Dr Aguene expressed deep concern over what he described as a consistent…