Tinubu visits Kano, pays tribute to Dantata’s philanthropy, integrity
President Bola Tinubu has described the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata as a titan of integrity, humility, and generosity, whose life was dedicated to service, philanthropy, and devotion to others. He made the declaration during a condolence visit to the family of the late business mogul in Kano on Friday. President Tinubu said Alhaji Dantata embodied […]
The Buhari that lives in the Nigerian mind
By Toyin Falola As it so often tends to be with people who have headed a country, Muhammadu Buhari’s strongest sentiments lie in the hearts of the millions he once led. They stretch far into the years when he rallied supporters under the umbrellas of different parties, losing each time to his and their dismay, […]
Tinubu on Buhari
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tribute to Buhari at the special session of the Federal Executive Council in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari Today, we gather under a heavy shadow, drawn from the silence that surrounds a departed leader and the immense weight of a life whose absence will be felt for generations. […]
At FEC meeting Tinubu renames UniMaid after Buhari
President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja on Thursday, led his cabinet ministers, the Secretary to the Government, two state governors, and the Head of Service in a solemn tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari. This was at a special session of the Federal Executive Council which was held to honour the eighth Nigerian leader—a civil […]
CAPPA Condemns UI’s Suspension of Student Activists, Urges Reinstatement
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned in very strong terms what it described as the shameful victimisation and suspension of three young students, namely Ayodele Aduwo, Mide Gbadegesin, and Nice Linus, by the University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State for simply holding placards that read “No To Fee Hike” during […]
Türkey alerts Nigeria of “Fethullah” terrorist
The Turkish government has warned that members of a terrorist group known as the Fethullah Terrorist Organization (FETO), exist in Nigeria, and also operate in other countries around the world. Mehmet Poroy, Turkish Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, disclosed this on Tuesday night in Abuja at a dinner organised by the Turkish Embassy to mark the country’s […]
107 Yelwata victims still in hospital, says Benue govt official
The Benue State Government has said 107 Yelwata victims were still receiving treatment at the Benue State Teaching Hospital, Makurdi. The Permanent Secretary, Benue Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Mr James Iorpuu, disclosed this at a news briefing in Makurdi. Suspected bandits had on June 13 attacked and killed over 100 people in […]
Buhari: A towering African leader, says Koroma
Former President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma, has condoled with Nigeria on the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a “towering figure in African leadership.” Koroma, who served as Sierra Leone’s president from 2007 to 2018, made the remarks in a statement signed by him and released to the News Agency […]
Tinubu, Shettima, dignitaries bid farewell as Buhari is laid to rest
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, following funeral prayers and interment attended by numerous dignitaries led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Large crowds lined the streets of Daura and gathered at the former President’s residence to pay their last respects. The former President’s final journey […]
After the 62nd Bonn Intersessional, What Next for Climate Action?
By Olamide Martins Ogunlade The 62nd Sessions of the UN Climate Change Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) recently concluded in Bonn, Germany, but not with the urgency the world so desperately needs. From 16 to 26 June, over 5,000 delegates from across the globe gathered to finalise texts on the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), climate finance, and implementation […]
