Month: July 2025

Abuja, Nigeria — The passing of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has stirred national reflection on a legacy that spanned military and democratic governance. In a statement released in Abuja, national commentators described Buhari’s death as the end of an era, recognizing his five-decade-long service to Nigeria in various capacities. Born in 1942, Buhari first […]

NIGERIA – Udinese are demanding €15 million to sell Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, News reports. According to transfer expert, Ekrem Konur, Udinese have offered the shot stopper to Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray. Negotiations between Udinese and Galatasaray are however still at an early stage. There is also interest in Okoye from Bournemouth, Inter Milan […]

Osun State – Famous Nigerian musician, Davido, appeared to have confirmed his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s imminent defection to the All Progressive Congress, APC. There are rumors that Adeleke is planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the APC ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election in the state. News reports that the rumors […]

NIGERIA – The Director General of the World Health Organization, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has described the death of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari as unbelievable. Buhari died in a London clinic on Sunday after he took ill recently. His death was announced by his former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu via […]

Editor’s Note: In commemoration of the passing of Muhammadu Buhari, we republish this interview, which first appeared in on December 2011. — Explains why Nigeria needs a strong leader Even before Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retired), a former Head of State, emerged as the presidential candidate of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the […]

­London, United Kingdom— Nigeria grieves the loss of its former president, Muhammadu Buhari, who died this afternoon in a London clinic where he had been receiving medical care. The news was first shared on X by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, and later confirmed by presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu. “The family of the former president […]

NIGERIA – The immediate past President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is dead. Buhari’s demise was confirmed in a press statement released by his family through his spokesperson, Garba Shehu. The statement reads in part: “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. The family of the former president has announced the passing on of Muhammadu Buhari […]

ABUJA — Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the sudden announcement of the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed that Buhari passed away in London at about 4:30 pm on Sunday, […]

NIGERIA – Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former military Head of State turned civilian President, stands as one of the most influential and polarizing figures in the country’s political history. Known for his austere personal lifestyle, anti-corruption crusade, and strongman image, Buhari’s leadership spans pivotal moments in Nigeria’s post-independence development. His legacy is marked by both unwavering […]

Akwa Ibom, Nigeria — The Governor of Akwa Ibom, Umo Eno, has approved the release of N1.194bn for the l overhaul of key facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport to enhance aviation infrastructure. This is as he has set an eight-week deadline for the resumption of night flights. A statement issued by the Commissioner […]