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Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed profound sadness over the passing of former Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari. Osinbajo served as the vice president of Nigeria under President Buhari from 2015 to 2023. Buhari’s death was confirmed by President Bola Tinubu, who directed national flags to be flown at half-mast across the country in honour of the late leader. In a statement he personally signed, Osinbajo said that Nigeria has lost a true patriot—a man whose life was marked by unyielding devotion to the nation he loved. The statement reads, “Dolapo and I received, with profound sadness, the news of the…
President Bola Tinubu has received the news of the passing of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, with profound sorrow and a heavy heart. Buhari died on Sunday in a London hospital after an undisclosed illness. In a tribute message he personally signed, President Tinubu said Buhari was to the very core, a patriot, a soldier, a statesman. “He served Nigeria with unwavering dedication, first as a military leader from January 1984 to August 1985, and later as a democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023. Duty, honour, and a deep commitment to the unity and progress of our nation defined his…
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, who has died age 82 in a London clinic, was a former military ruler and self-styled converted democrat who returned to power through elections but struggled to convince Nigerians he could deliver on the change he promised. Never a natural politician, he was seen as aloof and austere. But he retained a reputation for personal honesty – a rare feat for a politician in Nigeria. After three failed attempts, Buhari achieved a historic victory in 2015, becoming the country’s first opposition candidate to defeat an incumbent. In 2019, he was re-elected for another four-year term. Buhari…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday, said the disunity among members of the management team of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) created problems for the agency. Akpabio spoke at the grand finale of the 25th anniversary of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Akpabio also said that over 17,500 NDDC projects were abandoned due to leadership change.
The Coroner’s Court inquiring into the death of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has ruled out foul play or homicide in his death. Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, who delivered her findings on Friday at the Magistrate court sitting in Ikorodu, Lagos, however, held that the actions of the auxiliary nurse were both “unlawful and professionally negligent.” The coroner recommended the criminal prosecution of the nurse Feyisayo Ogedengbe, for medical misadventure or negligence for administering an injection to the singer without a doctor’s prescription. Magistrate Shotobi said, ” Pursuant to section 29 of the coroner laws of…
A former member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adamu Waziri, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of inflicting hardship on Nigerians in the last two years. Waziri, who is a member of the African Democratic Alliance — the platform of the opposition coalition — stated this on Friday, adding that Nigeria would not make progress without the right leadership. “We are asking for Nigerians to give us three months. The Bola Tinubu administration is asking for Nigerians to give it another two years. “What are the records? The two years of Bola Tinubu…
MY REPLY: Those who claim that Pastor Umo Eno is not making significant contributions likely misunderstand or refuse to acknowledge his unique approach to development. It is simply incorrect to assert that the Governor isn’t building landmark projects like his predecessors. Governor Umo Eno has adopted a truly HOLISTIC strategy that combines infrastructural development with Capacity and Human Capital Development. In fact, the landmark projects I’ve outlined below indicate that he may well surpass the achievements of any of his predecessors. This is not about competition; rather, he is addressing the critical missing link that has historically hindered our progress. I…
Port Harcourt, Rivers State — The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) continued its week-long 25th anniversary celebration with a vibrant display of indigenous arts, cultural expression, and regional unity during its spectacular Arts and Culture Day held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The event, themed “Telling Our Story: From Transaction to Transformation”, began with a colourful procession from the Port Harcourt Polo Club to the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, where the rich cultural heritage of the Nine Mandate States of the Niger Delta came alive in a stunning showcase. Among the dignitaries present was Sir Victor Antai, KJW, the Executive…
It was a moment of celebration and joy in Eyubiasang village on Thursday as residents turned out in large numbers to welcome the Executive Chairman, Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Council, Rt. Hon. Chief (Amb.) Uno Etim Uno who visited to commission a solar-powered borehole project executed by his administration. Addressing the gathering, the Executive Chairman, Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Council, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Uno Etim Uno said the project marked the fulfillment of one of his campaign promises which emphasized staying connected with the grassroots and implementing impactful developmental projects that directly benefit rural communities. He thanked the people of…
A longtime ally of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Farouk Aliyu, has disagreed with recent claims by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, regarding the role of President Bola Tinubu in Buhari’s 2015 election victory. Mustapha, speaking during a book launch in Abuja on Wednesday, had argued that Tinubu did not make Buhari president. According to him, Buhari already had an established support base of 12 million votes, and the merger of legacy parties that formed the All Progressives Congress (APC) only added around three million more votes. However, Aliyu, who was a guest on Politics Today on…