Month: July 2025

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Nigeria Bids Farewell to Buhari as Tinubu, and other Global Leaders Attend Burial in Daura

Nigeria on Tuesday paid its last respects to former President Muhammadu Buhari as his remains were interred in Daura, Katsina State, in a ceremony attended by top political figures, global dignitaries, and thousands of mourners. President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima led the solemn event, which saw an unprecedented gathering of serving and former leaders at the late President’s hometown. Buhari, who served as both military Head of

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FG Declares Tuesday, July 15, Public Holiday to Honour Late President Buhari

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in London at the age of 82. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, following the approval of President Bola Tinubu. The move aligns with the seven-day national mourning period previously declared by the Presidency to honour Buhari’s contributions to Nigeria’s

todayJuly 14, 2025 13

Politics

Opposition Parties Reject APC’s Sweep of Lagos LG Elections, Allege Irregularities

Opposition parties in Lagos State have rejected the outcome of Saturday’s local government elections, where the All Progressives Congress (APC) reportedly won all 57 chairmanship positions and 375 out of 376 councillorship seats. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) announced the results on Sunday, declaring APC the winner across all 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas of the state. In a rare upset, the Peoples

todayJuly 14, 2025 14

Politics

Osun APC Denies Adeleke’s Defection Rumours, Says No Pressure from Presidency

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has firmly dismissed claims that Governor Ademola Adeleke is set to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling party, describing the reports as unfounded and politically motivated. In a statement released on Sunday and signed by the party's spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, the Osun APC accused the Adeleke administration of spreading false narratives to stir public confusion. “We wish to

todayJuly 14, 2025 28

Sport

Osimhen Transfer Stalls as Napoli, Galatasaray Wrangle Over Payment Terms

Victor Osimhen’s expected permanent move from Napoli to Galatasaray is dragging on, despite both clubs having agreed to the €75 million release clause for the Nigerian striker. The two sides remain locked in talks, with the main sticking point now centered on payment structure and financial guarantees. Having already spent last season on loan with the Turkish giants—where he netted an impressive 37 goals and provided eight assists in 41

todayJuly 14, 2025 19

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Tinubu, Will Attend Former Presidents Buhari’s Burial in Daura

President Bola Tinubu, alongside several former Nigerian leaders, will be gathered in Daura, Katsina State, Today to attend the burial of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in a London hospital at the age of 82. Buhari died on Sunday following a prolonged, undisclosed illness. His remains were flown back to Nigeria early Monday, accompanied by Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Tinubu’s directive. The burial took place the same day, in

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Entertainment News

Davido Pledges to Build Shop for Loyal Female Fan

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has once again warmed hearts by offering to build a shop for a devoted female fan. The fan, known as Divaberry on X (formerly Twitter), had earlier expressed her admiration for the singer while promoting her wig business. In her tweet, she described herself as a proud member of Davido’s fanbase and encouraged followers to patronize her brand. “24” 300 grams

todayJuly 10, 2025 20

Politics

ADC Accuses FG of Using Security Concerns to Target Opposition Coalition

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government of attempting to silence opposition voices under the pretext of safeguarding national security. In a statement issued on Wednesday, ADC’s interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, denounced what he called a growing pattern of hostility by the APC toward dissent. He criticized recent remarks by President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,

todayJuly 10, 2025 20

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Linda Yaccarino Resigns as CEO of Elon Musk’s X

Linda Yaccarino has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of X (formerly Twitter), ending her two-year tenure at the helm of the social media platform now owned by Elon Musk. In a post shared on X on Wednesday, Yaccarino confirmed her resignation without disclosing the exact reason behind her decision. She did, however, reference the platform’s transition into “a new chapter” following its integration with Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI.

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