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Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has been cleared of all money laundering charges by the Federal High Court in Lagos. The judgment, delivered on Tuesday, favored a no-case submission presented by Fayose’s defence team. The court ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) failed to present enough credible evidence to continue the…

The newly sworn-in Commissioner for Education in Ondo State, Professor Igbekele Amos Ajibefun, has extended his heartfelt appreciation to party leaders, stakeholders, and well-wishers following his inauguration into the State Executive Council on July 14, 2025. In a formal message personally signed and made available to newsmen, the former Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University,…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest on Tuesday in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State, following his death in London on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82. The funeral, conducted in accordance with Islamic rites, drew national attention as Nigerians from all walks of life joined in mourning a leader who…

The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport in Katsina State on Tuesday, as arrangements for his burial continue. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was on hand to receive the remains, which were brought into the country aboard a Nigerian Air Force plane. A host of dignitaries—including governors, ministers,…

At least 20 residents of Bindi village in Ta-Hoss District, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, lost their lives Monday night when gunmen suspected to be armed herdsmen stormed the community. Eyewitnesses said the heavily armed attackers struck late in the night, moving from house to house in a coordinated assault that left several…

Popular Nigerian socialite and self-acclaimed transgender diva, Bobrisky, has once again sparked reactions online after revealing why he transitioned from male to female. In a recent post on his official Facebook page, Bobrisky humorously declared that being a man is a tough experience, stating, “Men fear that gender 🤣🤣🤣. Na why me run 6yrs ago…

Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has assigned portfolios to the 16 newly inaugurated commissioners, following their formal swearing-in on Monday as members of the State Executive Council. The announcement, which was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Tuesday, detailed the ministries each…

Femi Adesina, former media aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has defended his principal’s controversial medical trips to the United Kingdom, stating that Buhari’s life might have been cut short had he depended solely on Nigeria’s healthcare system. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Tuesday, Adesina responded to long-standing criticism of the…

The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari has departed London for Nigeria as preparations intensify for his state burial in Daura, Katsina State. The late president’s remains were transported aboard a Nigerian Air Force aircraft and are expected to arrive in Katsina by midday on Tuesday. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who is currently in the…

Students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, have taken matters into their own hands by initiating night patrols to tackle a surge in robbery incidents targeting their off-campus residences. According to the Student Union Government (SUG) President, Olamilekan Michael, armed robbers struck twice in one week, dispossessing students of phones and…

The Federal Government has set aside Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, after receiving approval from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The announcement is part of the ongoing national mourning period which began…