Daura residents eulogise Buhari
Some residents who used to pray with the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura have extolled his high moral behaviours. They testified that Buhari was a man that never missed prayers in congregation whenever he was in Daura. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), praying in congregation at the mosque is considered […]
Buhari: Govt to announce new date for FEC
The special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session on Tuesday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari will no longer be held as announced earlier, given the state funeral in his hometown, Daura, on the same day. In addition, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday in honour of the departed leader. […]
Makinde’s legacy rooted in strong institutions, Oyelade declares
The Governor Seyi Makinde administration has established 21 different agencies since its inception in 2019, according to the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade. He said this was in agreement with the governance mindset of the governor to boost efficiency in government. The commissioner said this while receiving the management of Dominion Television, Ibadan, led […]
NARRATING CHANGES
By Toyin Falola The invitation to give a series of lectures in Kenya and South Africa this month inspired this piece. The ideas that I am presenting are all around transformation, in countries grappling with protest, self-doubt, and the rising power of their youth. The discussions we are having in Nairobi at this time reminded […]
Prof Clement Adebooye: A legacy of scholarship and service
By Toyin Falola I am certain that it was Professor Labode Popoola, former Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, who informally introduced me to Professor Clement Adebooye as a cerebral scholar. Professor Popoola says his mind, even in unpleasant circumstances. I did not doubt his judgement, as Professor Popoola and I have engaged in various conversations, […]
Katsina declares Monday work-free day to honour Buhari
The Katsina State Government has declared Monday, July 14, as work-free day in the state, following the death of the former President Muhammad Buhari. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abdullahi Faskari, signed and issued by his Director of Press, Alhaji Abdullahi Aliyu-Yar’adua. According to Garba-Faskari, […]
Tinubu mourns iconic Awujale of Ijebu
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of the Awujale of Ijebu, Oba Sikiru Adetona, describing him as an iconic and dignified traditional ruler. In a tribute personally signed, Tinubu praised the monarch’s 65-year reign, which was marked by unwavering duty, honour, and selfless service to his people. Tinubu said the Oba’s passing brought double […]
NiMet predicts three-day rain, thunderstorms from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rain and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the country.NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms with moderate rains during the morning hours over parts of Yobe, Kano, Jigawa and Bauchi State.According to it, the remaining parts of the region will be sunny with patches […]
Nasarawa governor mourns Buhari’s passing
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, calling him a great man and symbol of honesty. In a personally signed statement on Sunday in Lafia, Sule said he received the news of Buhari’s death with deep sorrow and a profound sense of national loss. […]
Buhari: Sultan commiserates with Nigerians
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) under the leadership of Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar has commiserated with the nation over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The Sultan stated this in a statement by the JNI Secretary-General, Prof. Khalid Aliyu that “To Allah we belong and to Him we shall all return. “Jama’atu Nasril […]
