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…
Coalition Good To Prevent Descent Into One-Party State – Gbajabiamila
The Chief of Staff to Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the opposition coalition is a welcome development and good for democracy, and will prevent Nigeria from becoming a one-party state. Gbajabiamila said this while speaking to journalists after casting his ballots in the Lagos…
Voting Ends In Lagos LG Polls As Sorting, Counting Begin
Voting has officially ended in Saturday’s chairmanship, vice-chairmanship, and councillorship elections in Lagos State. Voting lasted six hours from 9 am to 3 pm, as directed by the electoral umpire, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). Voting took place in the 20 local government areas and the 37 local council development areas of the…
Senate Removes Natasha As Diaspora Committee Chair
The Senate on Thursday removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from her current Committee on Diaspora and replaced her with Senator Aniekan Bassey, who represents Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District. The decision was announced during plenary with no official reason given for the change. Senator Bassey is expected to assume duties immediately. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi…
Ighodalo Faults Supreme Court Verdict On Edo Election
The 2024 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has condemned the Supreme Court judgement which affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of the Niger Delta State. On Thursday, a five-man panel led by Justice Mohammed Lawal held that the appellants could not…
₦200tn Funds: Again, NNPCL Boss Fails To Appear Before Senate Committee
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has again failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, despite a 10-day ultimatum issued to him over unaccounted funds totaling ₦200 trillion. Instead of appearing in person, the NNPCL GCEO sent representatives to the hearing on Thursday….