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Muhammadu Buhari, Former Nigerian President, Dies at 82

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Mr. Buhari passed away on Sunday at a hospital in London, according to his spokesperson. Muhammadu Buhari, Former Nigerian President, Dies at 82 in London LONDON — Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former president and military head of state, has died at the age of 82. His death was announced on Sunday by his longtime spokesperson, Garba […]

Kaduna Police Arrest 14 Over Armed Robbery, Gun Manufacturing

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Kaduna State Police Command has intensified its operations across the state, arresting a total of ten suspected armed robbers and four illegal firearms manufacturers in a series of targeted raids and intelligence-driven operations. According to a statement from the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, various arms, ammunition, and stolen vehicles were recovered during […]

Enabulele Reaffirms Edo’s Sports Drive, Attends Gymnastics Camp

July 13, 2025July 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Honorable Desmond Enabulele, has restated Edo State’s unwavering commitment to sports development and grassroots talent discovery.Enabulele stated this as he attended the 2025 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Training Camp and inaugurated a new Chairman for the Edo State Athletics Association on Thursday in Benin City.The sports chairman, […]

PDP Takes One Councillorship Seat as APC Dominates Local Elections in Lagos

July 13, 2025July 14, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has maintained its dominance in Lagos State, sweeping all 20 chairmanship positions in the just-concluded local government elections. According to the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), APC also clinched 375 out of the 376 councillorship seats across the state. The only exception came from Yaba’s Ward D, where the […]

Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, Dies at 91 After 64 Years on the Throne

July 13, 2025July 14, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The monarch, who ascended the throne in 1960 and reigned for 65 years, has died, just hours after the nation began mourning the passing of former President Buhari earlier that day. Nigeria Plunged into Mourning as Oba Sikiru Adetona, Awujale of Ijebuland, Dies at 91—Same Day as Buhari Nigeria is grieving a monumental loss as […]

Enabulele Inaugurates New Athletics Chairman

July 12, 2025July 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a related development, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Honorable Desmond Enabulele, has formally inaugurated Onome Obruthe as the new Chairman of the Edo State Athletics Association.The inauguration ceremony, witnessed by senior sports officials and athletics stakeholders, signals a fresh chapter for track and field development in the state.Enabulele, in a […]

Cambodia Passes Law to Strip Citizenship Over Treason

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Cambodia Moves to Legalize Citizenship Revocation for Treason Cambodia’s National Assembly on Friday approved a constitutional amendment that will allow the government to revoke citizenship from individuals accused of treason or colluding with foreign powers. The unanimous vote, including that of Prime Minister Hun Manet, changed the wording of the constitution from a ban on […]

Nigeria Rejects U.S. Demand to Take in Venezuelan Deportees — Tuggar

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigeria Rejects U.S. Push to Accept Venezuelan Deportees — Foreign Minister Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has said Nigeria will not accept deported Venezuelan nationals, especially those coming directly from U.S. prisons. He stated this while speaking on Politics Today, a programme aired Friday evening on Channels Television. Tuggar disclosed that the United […]