Month: July 2025

Yes, I served the late President Muhammadu Buhari for eight years as his adviser on media and publicity. And I can say it anywhere that I loved him. He was not just my boss; he was a senior friend. All the weeks and months that he had been in hospital in London, I kept tabs […]

Nigeria’s immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari, who was fondly called Baba Mai Gaskiya by his supporters, has died at the age of 82. Buhari’s death was confirmed by his spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, on Sunday afternoon. He said the former president died at a hospital in the United Kingdom. Shehu’s statement read, “The family of […]

Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a leader whose life was defined by patriotism, integrity, and service to the nation. In a statement issued on Sunday, Senator Dafinone paid glowing tribute to the late President, recalling his […]

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, said he received with deep sorrow, the news of the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, which occurred on Sunday in the United Kingdom. The Sultan, in a condolence message issued by the Secretary General of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Prof. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, prayed […]

First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has paid glowing tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a courageous and principled leader who served Nigeria with unwavering integrity and deep affection for the people. In a heartfelt condolence message issued on Sunday following the announcement of the former president’s […]

The Katsina State Government has declared Monday, July 14, 2025, as a work-free day in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari, Nigeria’s immediate-past president passed away earlier on Sunday at a London hospital at the age of 82. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Katsina State Secretary to […]

Chelsea secured victory in the inaugural edition of the expanded Club World Cup, defeating European champions Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final held at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Cole Palmer was the standout performer, netting two goals and providing an assist, while Joao Pedro added a third before half-time. PSG faced further woes with Joao […]

The President and Founder of Maryam Abacha American Universities of Nigeria and Niger, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, describing his passing as a monumental loss to the nation and the African continent. In a message released on Sunday, Prof. […]

Algeria’s Lady Fennecs successfully stifled the Super Falcons to a scoreless draw in their final Group B match of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday to earn a spot in the tournament’s quarter-finals for the first time. Head Coach Justine Madugu made eight changes to the squad that started against Botswana in […]

Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has mourned the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as his political mentor who also nudged him to contest for the governorship of Kaduna State. The two-term former Kaduna State governor, in his condolence message maintained that former President Buhari stood for the country in war […]