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…Sends Shettima To London President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday evening officially announced the death of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London following a prolonged illness. According to a State House statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Buhari died at about 4:30 p.m. on July 13, 2025. In a swift response to the development, President Tinubu directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to immediately travel to the United Kingdom to accompany the late president’s remains back to Nigeria for burial. The president also spoke with the widow of the…

The factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, met with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in Abuja on Sunday. The meeting took place at Wike’s private residence and comes at a time of renewed internal crisis within the Labour Party. Although the purpose of the meeting was not disclosed, it followed shortly after Abure’s faction asked the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to resign for allegedly aligning with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition. The Labour Party has been experiencing internal wrangling in recent months, with divisions growing between supporters of Abure and…

The former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has died in London at the age of 82. A brief statement signed by his longtime spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Saturday confirmed the development, saying the former leader passed away in a London clinic earlier today. The statement, written in Arabic and English, read in part: “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. The family of the former president has announced the passing on of Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.” As of the time of filing this report, no further…

In a country where many students struggle against poor infrastructure, inadequate funding, and emotional strain, achieving academic excellence can seem like an unreachable ideal. But for Damilare Haroun Adebakin, a Cell Biology and Genetics graduate from the University of Lagos, breaking boundaries became a lifestyle. With an unprecedented 5.00 CGPA, he graduated top of his class—yet, he insists his success wasn’t just about grades, but about purpose. In this inspiring interview with KOREDE BADMUS, the Ogun State Education Ambassador reveals how faith, mentorship, grit, and vision helped him navigate the tough terrain of academia. From being rejected repeatedly for Medicine…

Nigerians have withdrawn a staggering N923.16 billion from commercial banks within a year, signalling a growing distrust in the formal banking system and an increasing preference for physical cash, recent data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has shown. According to the apex bank’s latest Money and Credit Statistics, the total volume of currency held outside banks rose from N3.71tn in May 2024 to N4.63tn in May 2025, marking a 25 per cent year-on-year increase. This sharp rise in cash withdrawals occurred amid growing economic uncertainty and fluctuating confidence in digital and banking platforms. As of May 2025, the…

More than 40 per cent of residential properties in Lagos are now owned by investors rather than occupants, a new report on the state of Lagos housing has revealed, raising concerns over affordability and access for regular home-seekers. The State of Lagos Housing Market Report (Vol. 3), published by the Roland Igbinoba Real Foundation for Housing and Urban Development, paints a vivid picture of growing real estate speculation in Nigeria’s commercial capital, particularly in upscale areas like Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ikeja. “The real estate market in Lagos teems with investor activity,” the report stated. “These prime locations have…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has affirmed the legality of the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s ongoing crackdown on scavengers, beggars and street traders, dismissing a N500 million human rights suit that challenged the clampdown. Justice James Omotosho, who delivered the judgement on Thursday, ruled that the enforcement measures ordered by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, are lawful and aligned with the Abuja Environmental Protection Act. The court held that granting the suit—filed on behalf of vulnerable residents by a lawyer, Abba Hikima—could turn the Federal Capital Territory into “a safe haven for the destitute, vagabonds and criminal elements.”…

As speculations intensify over a possible defection by Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the state has declared unwavering loyalty to the governor, stating that it will follow him wherever he goes. The governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, following a high-level caucus meeting held on Thursday in Osogbo, the state capital. Rasheed said the PDP leaders passed a vote of confidence in Governor Adeleke, praising his leadership style and track record since assuming office. The caucus, according to him,…

No fewer than 6,800 Nigerians lost their lives to violent incidents in the first half of 2025, representing a disturbing 19 per cent spike in fatalities compared to the same period in 2024, a new report by Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited (BSIL) has revealed. The report, which offers a sweeping analysis of Nigeria’s security situation from January to June 2025, documented 4,672 incidents nationwide within the period. It warned that despite a marginal improvement in June, the overall outlook remains grim, particularly in the North-West and North-Central regions. According to the findings, June witnessed a significant 48 per cent…

The Federal Government has approved the promotion of 95 top management officers across four key paramilitary agencies, including the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The decision was part of major resolutions reached during a recent board meeting of the Ministry of Interior, chaired by the Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. According to a statement from the ministry, the board also approved disciplinary action against 224 officers from the four agencies who were found guilty of various offences. As part of the reforms, a committee will be constituted…