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Governor Makinde mourns ex-president Muhammadu Buhari
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has extended his heartfelt condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement issued on Sunday, Governor Makinde sympathized with the late president’s widow, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, and the entire Buhari family, praying for the peaceful repose of the deceased’s soul. Describing Buhari’s…
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JUST IN: VP Shettima to accompany Buhari’s remains back to Nigeria from UK
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to the United Kingdom to accompany the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria. The directive follows the official announcement of the passing of the former president, who died in London on Sunday at approximately 4:30 p.m. after a prolonged illness. In…
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BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari dies at 82
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away in London, according to a statement released by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu. In a brief message posted to his verified Twitter handle on Sunday, Shehu announced the death of the former president, stating that he died earlier in the day at a clinic in London, United Kingdom. “Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi…
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FRSC modernises operations, unveils redesigned official website
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the launch of its redesigned official website as part of its efforts to modernise operations and improve access to road safety services in Nigeria. According to a statement released by the agency, the upgraded website, accessible at http://frsc.gov.ng, now features a more user-friendly interface, faster load times, improved security, and updated digital…
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‘Uncommon patriot, global icon’ — Tinubu celebrates Wole Soyinka at 91
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has praised Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka as a towering figure in global literature and a source of enduring inspiration, as the iconic writer marks his 91st birthday. In a tribute issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Soyinka as an “uncommon patriot” whose…
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PHOTO NEWS: President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after visits to Saint Lucia, Brazil
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu is back in the country following his visits to Saint Lucia and Brazil. He was received at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by top government officials and political allies. Those present to welcome him included Ibrahim Masari; Aliyu Wamakko; Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence; and Nuhu…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu departs Brazil for Nigeria after BRICS Summit
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has departed Rio de Janeiro following his participation in the 17th BRICS Summit held in Brazil. The President left the South American nation at exactly 12:50 p.m. local time on Saturday. During the summit, President Tinubu engaged in high-level discussions on global governance, economic cooperation, and sustainable development. A key highlight of the…
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Tinubu celebrates NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed, applauds contributions to energy sector
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has extended warm birthday wishes to the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, commending his dedication and service to Nigeria’s energy sector. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Ahmed as a “steady hand in a transformative era,” noting…
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VP Shettima arrives in São Tomé for independence day celebration
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in São Tomé, the capital of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, to attend the country’s 50th Independence Day celebration. Accompanied by his wife, Hajiya Nana Shettima, the Vice President is representing President Bola Tinubu at the Golden Jubilee festivities, which have brought together several African leaders and…
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U.S. Mission clarifies reasons behind visa validity reduction in Nigeria
The United States Mission in Nigeria has clarified the reasons behind the recent reduction in the validity of nonimmigrant visas issued to Nigerian citizens and several other countries, debunking widespread misconceptions about the move. In a statement released on Friday, the U.S. Mission explained that the decision is not linked to any nation’s stance on third-country deportees, the adoption of…
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