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“The last of the three Mahdis has fallen”– Fani-Kayode pays tribute to late Former President Buhari
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has paid tribute to late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a London hospital after battling an undisclosed illness. In his statement, Fani-Kayode described Buhari as “the last of the three great Mahdis,” placing him alongside Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio and Sir Ahmadu Bello, two revered northern leaders. He noted that all three were admired for their dedication to faith, justice, and resistance to oppression. Fani-Kayode also questioned who…
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ADC: We must come together to unseat the present administration, save our country – Former Jigawa Governor, Sule Lamido
Former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has declared his support for the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that the move is aimed at saving Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking at a PDP empowerment programme in Dutse, Lamido said his decision was driven by growing concerns over the misuse of power, suppression of opposition voices, and the erosion of democratic principles under the APC-led government. He praised PDP lawmakers from Jigawa for upholding…
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Buhari did his best – Former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar says Ministers didn’t do enough
Former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has stated that many officials who served under the late President Muhammadu Buhari did not live up to the expectations he had of them. Speaking in London following Buhari’s passing after a brief illness, Abdulsalami described the former president as a sincere and trustworthy leader whose legacy will remain a significant part of Nigeria’s history. “During his democratic tenure, he tried his best to fight corruption again,”…
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It’s very sad that we are even having a conversation about mourning a person who left this country broken – Sowore says he doesn’t miss late fmr President Buhari
Activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has criticized the late Muhammadu Buhari, stating that he violated human rights both as a military Head of State and as a democratically elected President. Reacting to Buhari’s death on Sunday in London at the age of 82, Sowore accused the former president of denying thousands of Nigerians their most fundamental right — the right to life. It’s very sad that we are even having a conversation about mourning a…
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Buhari’s nephew, Mamman Daura admitted in London hospital amid news of ex-president’s death
Mamman Daura, nephew of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has reportedly been hospitalized in London due to illness. According to a statement from the Office of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, Daura is currently receiving treatment and recovering at an undisclosed medical facility. The vice president, who is currently in London, visited the Buhari family as part of efforts to coordinate the return of the former president’s body to Nigeria. The statement by Shettima’s…
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”Judy did not use juju on Yul, she only treated him as a king and lord” – Uche Maduagwu says
Controversial actor Uche Maduagwu has defended Judy Austin, the current wife of Yul Edochie, dismissing allegations that she used charms to win the actor’s heart. Maduagwu claimed Yul’s love for Judy stems from the admiration and respect she gives him, something he suggests was missing in his previous marriage to May Edochie. He argued that many marriages fail because women stop treating their husbands with the same reverence they did before marriage, choosing instead to…
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FG declares Tuesday Public Holiday in honor of late former President Muhammadu Buhari
The federal government has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at a clinic in London, United Kingdom. This holiday comes in addition to the seven-day national mourning period earlier announced by President Bola Tinubu. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement in a statement issued on Monday through the ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani. He stated that the public…
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Vice president Kashim Shettima arrives London to accompany Buhari’s body to Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in London, accompanied by Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. The Vice President proceeded to London on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the passing of former President Buhari The Vice President will accompany former President Buhari’s body to Nigeria for burial in Daura, Katsina State. Former President Buhari passed away in London as confirmed by his former aide, Garba Shehu
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Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari dies in London Clinic at 82, aide confirms
Nigeria’s former strongman and president Muhammadu Buhari has died at a clinic in London, one of his aides said Sunday. He was 82. Mr Buhari died on Sunday at a London hospital, his spokesperson said. “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin,” Garba Shehu wrote on X.
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”God did His thing” – Porn star, Kinkchic says as she acquires her first car
Popular Nigerian adult content creator and dominatrix, Mary Godwin Akpabio, also known as Kinkchic, has announced the purchase of her first car, a Lexus, marking the achievement with a heartfelt message of gratitude. Kinkchic shared photos of the new vehicle on her social media pages, expressing joy and appreciation for the milestone. “God did his thing! I just bought my first car, Big Baby in a LEXUS,” she wrote
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You can’t sit at home and later come to seek help from people who sacrificed to vote others into power – Desmond Elliot
Desmond Elliott, the lawmaker representing Surulere 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has urged citizens to actively participate in elections if they expect government support. Speaking after casting his vote during the local government elections on Saturday, Elliott criticized those who seek assistance without voting, saying, “You can’t sit at home and later come to seek help from people who sacrificed to vote others into power.” He noted the voter turnout was relatively…
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VP Shettima is in full support of President Tinubu’s action in Rivers state – Presidency
The Presidency has clarified that Vice President Kashim Shettima’s comments at a book launch on Thursday, July 10, were not a criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s actions concerning the situation in Rivers State. During the event, Shettima recalled how former President Goodluck Jonathan allegedly considered removing him as Borno State Governor in response to the Chibok girls’ abduction and rising insecurity. However, former Speaker Aminu Tambuwal and ex-Attorney General Mohammed Adoke reportedly advised Jonathan against…
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