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…Urges appointees to hit the ground running, warns against undue external influence Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday, July 14, 2025, inaugurated a new set of commissioners into the State Executive Council, calling on them to immediately swing into action and uphold the administration’s vision of transparency, integrity, and service to the…

As preparations intensify for the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, security has been strengthened across Daura and surrounding areas in Katsina State, where he will be laid to rest. Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in a London hospital at the age of 82, will be buried in his hometown, Daura. President Bola Ahmed…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared a nationwide three-day mourning in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in London. In a statement issued on Monday, the party announced that all its structures across the country would pause political engagements and refrain from public commentary starting Tuesday, July 15,…

Nigerian social media sensation and controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky, has set the internet ablaze once again after publicly opening up about her emotional dilemma: choosing between love and luxury. In a viral post shared on her verified Instagram page, Bobrisky, who turns 34 this August, revealed that she genuinely wants to settle down but is struggling…

A video making rounds on social media has captured an emotional moment as Zahra Buhari, daughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, was seen in tears on a London street, mourning the loss of her father. The footage shows Zahra visibly distraught, crying loudly as concerned individuals gathered around her, offering comfort. Former President…

In response to the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, the National Assembly has suspended all legislative sessions and activities until Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The suspension was formally announced in a statement issued by Kamoru Ogunlana, Clerk to the National Assembly, on Monday. According to him, the directive came from the leadership of both…

The Katsina State Government has declared Monday, July 14, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Faskari, on behalf of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda. According to the statement, the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, have arrived in London to coordinate the return of the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday. The top-level delegation, acting on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, touched down in the United Kingdom on Monday morning.…

…Degree Now Required for GL.15 Advancement The Ondo State Government has announced a major shift in the civil service promotion policy, stipulating that only workers with relevant university degrees will be eligible for advancement to Grade Level 15 (GL.15) within specified cadres. According to a circular issued by Mrs. R.O. Dare-Atunse, the Permanent Secretary in…

Three weeks after their mysterious disappearance, the bodies of two undergraduates of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), have been found dead in a forest located along the border between Ondo and Ekiti States. The deceased students, Andrel Eloho Okah, a 200-level student from the Department of History and International Studies, and John Friday Abba, a…

The traditional institution in Yorubaland and indeed Nigeria has suffered a monumental loss following the death of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who passed away on Sunday. The revered monarch, who ascended the throne in 1960, died at the age of 90, making him one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning and…

Renowned activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has stirred a fresh wave of controversy on social media following his claims that Nigeria was spending a staggering £3,000 (approximately N6 million) per night on the medical treatment of the late President Muhammadu Buhari in the United Kingdom. Sowore made the revelation via a post on…