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Buhari’s family arrives Daura ahead of burial
The immediate family members of the former President Muhammadu Buhari have begun arriving at his residence in Daura ahead of his burial. His first daughter, Fatima Buhari, overwhelmed with grief, was unable to speak, as she mourned quietly. Fatima was surrounded by friends who have come along to mourn with her.
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BREAKING: Buhari’s body departs London for Daura
The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari has departed London in the United Kingdom for Daura, Katsina State, ahead of a state burial in the honour of the late ex-Nigerian leader. The body of the late president was conveyed on a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) craft on Tuesday before 8am. Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Chief of Staff to…
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Promotion Exams: Ondo govt reschedules three papers slated for Tuesday
The Ondo State Government has postponed the papers scheduled for Tuesday in the ongoing SS2 Promotion Examination in all public secondary schools across the state. A statement by the Head, Information & Media, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Olaoluwa Meshack, said that postponement of the three papers became imperative due to the public holiday declared by the Federal Government.…
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Kogi PDP Chieftain, Ogbeha joins ADC
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Sen. Tunde Ogbeha has defected to the coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC). Ogbeha announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the Chairman of PDP ward A, Lokoja, Lokoja Local Government Area, Kogi State. “I write to formally inform you of my decision to resign my membership of the…
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Oba Adetona laid to rest at private residence in Ijebu Ode
The Awujale of Ijebuland and paramount ruler of the Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has been laid to rest at his private residence in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Oba Adetona, who passed away at the age of 91, was interred on Monday in a solemn ceremony attended by dignitaries, royal family members, and high chiefs of the Ijebu Traditional Council. The…
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BREAKING: FG declares Tuesday public holiday in honour of late Buhari
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15 public holiday in honour of late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari died on Sunday in London clinic at the age of 82. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Monday, said the holiday is a mark of respect for the late President’s service…
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APC mourns Buhari, shuts national secretariat in Abuja
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has shutdown its national secretariat in Abuja in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari died on Sunday in a clinic in London, after a brief illness. A statement issued on Monday by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka, said the decision was announced by Bukar Dalori, acting national chairman of the…
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Oba Adetona was a symbol of unity, strength- Obasa mourns
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, has described the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, as symbol of unity and strength. Oba Adetona died Sunday, July 13 at age 91. His demise, which was just hours after the announcement of the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, his longtime friend, marked the…
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Awujale to be buried by 4pm today- Ogun govt
The Ogun State Government has announced the burial rites for the late Awujale of Ijebu land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. A statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, said the burial will take place today at Ogbagba Court, Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, at exactly 4 PM. The revered monarch joined his…
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NASS suspends plenary till July 22 in honour of Buhari
The National Assembly has suspended plenary till July 22 in honour of former president Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari died on Sunday at age 91 in a clinic in London after a brief illness. A statement issued on Monday by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, announced the development. The statement read “I am directed by the president of the…
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