President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as a monumental national loss. The former leader reportedly died in London at about 4:30 pm on Sunday, following a prolonged illness. The announcement was made through a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a special emergency Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in a UK hospital on Sunday. In a personally signed tribute released shortly after the announcement of Buhari’s death, President Tinubu…
Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82. His death was confirmed by his former spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, in a statement released on Sunday, July 13, 2025. According to Shehu, Buhari passed away in a private hospital in London, United Kingdom, after a prolonged illness. 🇳🇬 A Legacy of Service:…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has denied reports of a system outage on its NIN verification portal, despite widespread complaints from telecom subscribers and mobile operators across Nigeria. In recent weeks, many Nigerians have been unable to retrieve lost phone numbers or complete SIM swap and SIM registration processes due to what has been…
Former presidential candidate Ameh Peter has expressed strong concerns over the inadequate funding of Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the 2025 national budget, warning that it could significantly undermine the country’s diplomatic strength and global influence. Ameh, who is also a former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), said the ₦353.77…
International rap superstar Nicki Minaj has shut down viral rumors suggesting she’s financially broke, following online speculations sparked by her comments about billionaire rapper and music mogul Jay-Z. The drama started after the “Anaconda” rapper allegedly referenced a $200 million debt tied to Jay-Z, leading some social media users to speculate that Minaj herself might…
Remo Stars goalkeeper Kayode Bankole is set to part ways with the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions after spending five years with the club. Bankole, who joined the Sky Blue Stars in 2020, will be leaving following the expiration of his contract at the end of the 2024–25 NPFL season. The talented shot-stopper featured…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has officially handed over the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State to Governor Umo Eno, marking a major political shift in the state’s party structure. The symbolic handover took place during the first APC Stakeholders’ Meeting held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in…
Popular Nigerian comedian and singer, Nasboi, is overjoyed after music superstar Davido acknowledged his persistent request for a music collaboration. Nasboi had embarked on a unique 36-state campaign—kneeling across all states in Nigeria—to humbly request a feature from Davido, a move that sparked both support and criticism online. The campaign, which began in May 2025,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to return to Abuja tonight following a strategic two-nation diplomatic tour that took him to Saint Lucia in the Caribbean and Brazil in South America. The update was confirmed on Saturday afternoon by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, who posted the…
