Tight security as Awujale is buried in Ijebu-Ode… succession move begins
The remains of the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, were buried in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Monday amid tight security. Ijebu-Ode town stood still, as…
Tinubu constitutes committee for Buhari’s burial
President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of an inter-ministerial committee to plan the state funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari died on Sunday at a clinic in…
Dangote submits paperwork to build biggest seaport in Nigeria
Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group, says he plans to build the “biggest, deepest seaport in Nigeria”. In an interview with Bloomberg, Dangote said he has applied to…
Buhari’s burial postponed to Tuesday in Daura
Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s burial has been postponed to Tuesday at his hometown in Daura, Katsina state. Born on December 17, 1942, Buhari died on Sunday at a clinic…
Shettima visits Aisha Buhari, Mamman Daura in London
Vice President Kashim Shettima has paid a condolence visit to Aisha Buhari, widow of former President Muhammadu Buhari, in London. Shettima also met with Mamman Daura, Buhari’s nephew, and…
‘We were admitted in same hospital’ — Abdulsalami recalls final moments with Buhari
Abdulsalami Abubakar, former military head of state, says he was in the same hospital with Muhammadu Buhari in London before his death. Buhari passed away on Sunday at the…
FG declares Tuesday public holiday to honour Buhari
The federal government has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday to honour the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari died on Sunday at a clinic in London, United…
JUST IN: Awujale of Ijebu, Oba Sikiru Adetona dies at 91
Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, has died at the age of 91. The monarch passed away on Sunday, just hours after President Bola…
Tinubu declares full state honours for late President Buhari
President Bola Tinubu has announced that former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away earlier on Sunday in the United Kingdom, will be accorded full state honours by the Federal Government…
Tinubu orders Shettima to London to accompany Buhari’s body back home
President Bola Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. President Tinubu…
