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Things to know about Ex-President Buhari Former President, Muhammadu Buhari The death of former President Muhammadu Buhari was confirmed on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a London hospital in the United Kingdom. He died at the age of 82. Check out few things about his life: 1. Buhari was born on December 17, 1942, to Adamu and Zulaiha Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. He belonged to the Fulani ethnic group and was a devout Muslim. 2. He was a Major General in the Nigerian Army and served as Head of State from December 31, 1983, to August 27, 1985,…

Former President Buhari gives up the ghost in UK hospital The Former President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) Ex-President Buhari gives up the ghost in UK hospital Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. His former spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, confirmed the development on Sunday afternoon. According to him, Buhari died on Sunday at a hospital in the United Kingdom. Details surrounding his death are yet to be disclosed

Peter Obi serves guests, sweeps by himself Peter Obi serving food Peter Obi serves guests, sweeps by himself Former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has reacted to criticisms that greeted a recent viral picture in which he was seen serving food to people at a social event. Many critics had accused Obi who had indicated that he will contest the presidency in 2027 of seeking engaging in cheap populism to attract support of voters with the pictures. But the former Anambra State governor in a post on his X handle on Sunday morning dismissed the criticisms that have…

Natasha can’t be reinstated now – Senate Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Natasha can’t be reinstated now – Senate • Saying senate can rebuke an offending senator. The Senate has said that it cannot reinstate Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan until it considers the contents of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the court judgement in the case involving her and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. The senate had, on March 6, suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months…

Tinubu praises Nobel laureate at 91; Soyinka, an inspiration to Nigeria, world President Bola Tinubu and Prof. Wole Soyinka Tinubu praises Nobel laureate at 91; Soyinka, an inspiration to Nigeria, world President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on his 91st birthday, describing the literary icon as an enduring source of inspiration to Nigeria and the world. The tribute was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu praised the globally acclaimed playwright, poet, and essayist for his lifetime of contributions to literature,…

Falcons certain of $200k for q’final qualification in WAFCON Super Falcons Falcons certain of $200k for q’final qualification in WAFCON • By conversion, the Super Falcons’ current earning is N305m. Nigeria’s Super Falcons are certain of $200,000 in prize money following their 1-0 victory over Botswana on Thursday night in Casablanca, Morocco, at the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The slim win, powered by a late strike, ensured that the Falcons became the first team to book a place in the quarter-finals, with one group match still to play. The result also makes Nigeria the only team so…

Lagos Announces Second Phase of 2025 Entrance Exams for Model Colleges, Junior Schools The Lagos State Government, has announced the commencement of the second phase of the 2025 entrance examination for its 16 model colleges and upgraded Junior Secondary Schools, excluding Vetland Junior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaiye. The Lagos State Examinations Board in a statement, disclosed that the decision follows a wave of public appeals submitted through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. Registration for eligible Primary 6 pupils will run from July 9 to August 15, 2025, with the screening test scheduled for August 23, at designated Computer-Based Test…

Lagos CJ sets up LG election tribunals in Island, Ikeja Chief Judge of Lagos State, Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba. Credit: IG Lagos CJ sets up LG election tribunals in Island, Ikeja The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, on Friday inaugurated two Local Government Election Appeal Tribunal panels ahead of the upcoming council polls. The News Agency of Nigeria reports the panels were set up at the Ikeja High Court Conference Room, with sittings to hold in Lagos Island and Ikeja. Justice Taofikat Oyinkan-Abdullahi (retd.) will chair the Lagos Island panel, alongside Magistrates Michael Olubi, Olaitan Ajayi, Salamah Matepo…

Empowering Women at Work: How Union Bank’s Family-Friendly Revolution Is Setting New Standards Union Bank of Nigeria stands at the forefront of the nation’s financial sector, leading the charge in promoting gender inclusivity and empowering women. With a rich legacy of innovation and dedication, the Bank is actively creating a more equitable and supportive environment for women, both within its own workforce and across the wider Nigerian community. Recently honoured as the ‘Family-Friendly Bank of the Year’ by The New Telegraph, Union Bank is raising the bar with progressive policies for customers and employees alike. Through its Alpher initiative, the…

ASP 2025: Africa Prepares for First-Ever Sustainability Summit Africa Prepares for First-Ever Sustainability Summit Africa is on the brink of a defining moment as A4S Limited launches the inaugural African Sustainability Perspectives (ASP) 2025 summit—an unprecedented gathering poised to reshape the continent’s sustainability journey. More than just another conference, ASP 2025 is a bold call to action, aligning Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With just five years left on the clock to meet the 2030 SDG targets, Africa stands at a crucial crossroads. ASP 2025 will provide a high-impact platform to examine…