Month: July 2025

President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of an inter-ministerial committee to plan and coordinate a state burial for late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in London after a prolonged illness. According to a statement by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) on Monday, the committee […]

Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd), has said that late former President Muhammadu Buhari was exceptionally honest and the he could be trusted with anything while alive. Gen. Abdulsalami (rtd) also revealed that he was admitted to the same London hospital as former President Buhari shortly before the latter’s death. In an emotional […]

The Federal Government has postponed the special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session earlier scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the postponement was to allow for […]

THE Consul General of France in Lagos, Laurent Favier, at last weekend celebrated the French national day and highlighted the very many achievements of ‘Team France’ in the country, alongside its Nigerian partners. The commemoration of French National Day celebrates the country’s evolution from a monarchy to a republic, symbolising the solidarity of every French […]

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is pursuing approval to construct Nigeria’s largest and deepest seaport in Olokola, Ogun State, Bloomberg reports. The proposed Atlantic seaport is expected to significantly boost Dangote Group’s logistics and export capabilities, complementing its fertilizer and petrochemical operations. To be located in Olokola, Ogun State, about 100 kilometers from Dangote’s fertilizer […]

No fewer than 1,111 Nigerians were killed and another 276 persons abducted by non-state actors in the month of June, a report released by Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited has disclosed. The report also revealed that June witnessed a notable de-escalation in overall security breaches compared to the month of May 2025. According to the […]

Delta State Chief Judge, Justice Tessy Diai has set free 10 inmates and vowed to ensure that no individual was unjustly held in any of the custodial centres in the state beyond the lawful period or without proper charges. Justice Diai, who embarked on jail delivery exercise to Warri, Sapele and Kwale custodial centres, also […]

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82. The declaration, which comes during the seven-day national mourning period announced by President Bola Tinubu, was made by the Minister of […]