The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 15 July, a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death The government said it was in furtherance of the seven days of national mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the … [Read more…]
Nigerians are mourning the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, a towering figure in the nation’s political landscape, who died in London yesterday. He was 82. Known for his stern demeanour, spartan lifestyle, and unwavering anti-corruption stance, Buhari’s journey from a military ruler in the 1980s to a democratically elected president decades later is a … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the passing of former President, Mohammad Buhari, describing it as a colossal loss to the entire nation. Reacting to the sad development, Governor Mbah, in a condolence message personally signed by him on Sunday, described Buhari as one of the most patriotic and … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud The phrase, “Africa is a cemetery for Africans,” falsely credited to Vladimir Putin, has long taken a meaning that goes beyond the dubiety of its source. But, whoever couched it and pushed it into the virtual space, acquiring its virality in the process, must have seen further than most of us. It … [Read more…]
A long-standing and potentially violent land dispute between Isienu-Amagunze in Nkanu East Local Government Area and Ndiuno Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State has been peacefully resolved by the Enugu State Boundary Committee, according to a statement received by PACESETTER. The conflict nearly escalated into a bloodbath on December 11, 2024, … [Read more…]
Isa Umar, Abuja The Inaugural Nigeria Music Industry Climate Change Summit hosted by musician and lawyer, Ugochukwu Uneabunso, at the UNE-50 concert has confronted one of the planet’s most pressing challenges, climate change, by uniting industry stakeholders, climate change activists, and policymakers to discuss the role of Nigerian artists in promoting climate action. The concert … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London on Saturday following prolonged llness. According to a statement released by the Presidency, Buhari passed away at about 4:30 p.m., bringing an end to a period of medical treatment in the United Kingdom. President Tinubu, who has spoken … [Read more…]
The immediate past president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has been confirmed dead. According to a post by former presidential aide, Garba Shehu on his verified X handle, Buhari died this a in a London clinic. The post reads: “INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIRRAJIUUN. “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja, concluding a significant two-nation visit that saw him engage with leaders in Saint Lucia and participate in the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil. The President’s return to Abuja was disclosed by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga’s post on X read: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja … [Read more…]
Justice Olugboyega Ogunfowora of Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta, on Friday sentenced the duo of Mustakeem Balogun and Soliudeen Majekodunmi to death by hanging. At the same time, Lukmon Abdulgafar bagged life imprisonment over the murder of 16-year-old Sofia Okeowo at Kugba area, Abeokuta, on January 28, 2022. The state Commissioner for Justice and Attorney … [Read more…]
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has warned media organisations and political actors to desist from what he called the “practice of wrenching statements from context in order to fabricate nonexistent conflicts” between him and President Bola Tinubu. The Vice President gave the warning in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the … [Read more…]
…as both leaders vow to work for the State’s progress Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has handed over the leadership and political structure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State level to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. According to a statement published by Ekerete Udoh, Chief Press Secretary to Gov … [Read more…]