President Bola Tinubu on Sunday paid glowing tribute to the late Awujale of Ijebu, Oba Sikiru Adetona, calling him a mentor and trusted confidante. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu, alongside his wife, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, visited the Oba’s private residence in Ijebu-Ode for his eighth-day Fidau prayer. The President offered prayers…
The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) and Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) are exploring new ways to enhance mobility in the agricultural sector. The move follows a high-level visit by the Innoson marketing team to NAIC’s headquarters in Abuja. NAIC’s Managing Director, Honourable Yazeed Shehu Danfulani, received the delegation alongside senior management officials. Both parties discussed…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has unveiled the DICON-VANQUISH Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) in Abuja. Speaking at the event held at the Ministry of Defence Ship House, Dr Matawalle described the APC as a significant boost to Nigeria’s military capabilities in tackling terrorism, banditry, and other security challenges. In a…
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has called for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to strengthen primary healthcare systems across Africa. The foundation made the call at the Africa Primary Healthcare Forum held in Abuja on July 14 and 15, 2025, where it stressed that partnerships are key to closing gaps in healthcare delivery and…
The All Progressive Congress ( APC) Supporters group in Zamfara has claimed that former Governor Bello Matawalle was not defeated in the 2023 governorship election, but was deliberately denied victory through what it described as “calculated political sabotage”. The group, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Kamal Ibrahim Gusau, accused Governor Dauda Lawal Dare…
Nigeria’s Catholic bishops have expressed condolences following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, urging national unity and moral reflection during what they described as a time of solemn loss. In a letter dated 14 July 2025 and signed by Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), the clerics extended…
The Nigerian government has announced a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to honour the memory of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on 13 July in the United Kingdom. The session, set for Thursday, 17 July at 1:00 p.m., will be held in the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with…
A former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), retired Gen. Lucky Irabor, on Wednesday described late President Muhammadu Buhari as a firm but fair leader. Irabor, in a statement, said Buhari had the humility to yield to superior arguments when convinced by reason, especially on matters of national security. “The news of the passing of President…
Vice -President, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led other dignitaries at a prayer session for the repose of the soul of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday at the age of 82. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the prayer session, conducted at the residence of the late Buhari, was…
Former EFCC Chairperson Farida Waziri has paid heartfelt tribute to late former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, praising his integrity and revealing how his decisions shaped her career. In a statement released from Abuja on Wednesday, Waziri reflected on Buhari’s passing as a moment that “touched the hearts of millions” and served as a reminder that…
