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Nigerian lawmakers schedule tribute for former president who died July 13 Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate will convene a special session Wednesday to honor former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died July 13 in London at age 82. Senate President Godswill…
Seven-year cat-and-mouse game ends as agency smashes major trafficking network Lagos, Nigeria – After seven years of playing hide-and-seek with authorities, notorious drug kingpin Okpara Paul Chigozie finally ran out of places to hide. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) caught the…
Firefighters contain blaze at Shril-Balaj Industrial waste recycling facility Olopomeji, Ibadan – A machine explosion at Shril-Balaj Industrial Limited at 7:07 AM Sunday morning sparked a major fire that destroyed the company’s tyre recycling section. Firefighters contained the blaze within hours, preventing it from spreading…
NBRDA and Indonesian government forge groundbreaking collaboration for agriculture, healthcare, and research development at Kano expo. Kano, Nigeria – Two nations separated by thousands of miles have found common ground in science. The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has…
Anti-graft agency chairman reveals ongoing probes into serving state governors while sharing tale of fleeing ex-governor’s UK money-spraying incident. Lagos, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating 18 serving governors for alleged corruption, Chairman Ola Olukoyede announced Thursday.…
President Tinubu reschedules tribute meeting after funeral delays Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu moved the special Federal Executive Council (FEC)session honouring late former President Muhammadu Buhari to Thursday, July 17, 2025. The tribute session was postponed from Tuesday due to delays transporting…
Union chairman confirms complete halt of public services, sparking widespread disruptions. Abeokuta, Ogun State – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Ogun State chapter has enforced a total shutdown of public and core services, leaving residents to face daily challenges from…
The former president was laid to rest in Katsina State with full military honours after his passing at age 82, drawing national leaders for a final farewell. Daura, Katsina State – Former President Muhammadu Buhari was buried in his hometown of…
President declares July 15 public holiday as Nigeria mourns former leader Abuja, FCT – President Bola Tinubu has established an Inter-Ministerial Committee to organize a state burial for former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died over the weekend. The committee will be chaired by…
Nigeria’s longest-serving monarch laid to rest as dignitaries gather Ijebu Ode, Ogun State – The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, was buried at his private residence on Monday following his death at age 91. The monarch ruled for 64…
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