Author: Damilola Olufemi

The news of Buhari’s death was announced by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Sunday, July 13.

The House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs has summoned the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, to address several pressing national and diplomatic concerns. In a letter dated July 11, committee chairman Wole Oke requested Tuggar’s appearance before the panel on July 16. The minister is also expected to submit a comprehensive briefing note by July 15. Among the key issues flagged in the invitation is the recent shift in U.S. visa policy for Nigerian citizens. The committee also wants the minister to respond to allegations that directors nearing retirement—some with as little as three to six months left…

European Union ministers are meeting on Monday to discuss the bloc’s strategy for trade negotiations with the United States, following a renewed threat from President Donald Trump to impose 30% tariffs on EU goods if no agreement is reached by August 1. Trump’s announcement on Saturday has disrupted months of progress in the ongoing talks, sparking urgent discussions within Brussels on how to respond. The EU is under pressure to strike a deal while preparing for the possibility of steep tariffs. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signalled a continued willingness to negotiate by postponing retaliatory measures over separate…

Vice President Kashim Shettima and President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, have arrived in London to receive the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday. The duo is leading Nigeria’s official delegation to the United Kingdom, following President Tinubu’s directive on Sunday that they oversee arrangements for the late leader’s return and burial in Nigeria. Upon their arrival in London early Monday, they were received by Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, and other officials. Buhari reportedly died around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday after a long illness. Details of…

The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away at the age of 91. His death comes not long after the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Crowned on April 2, 1960, the late monarch ruled for more than 64 years, making him one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning traditional rulers. His relationship with Buhari began in the 1980s under remarkable circumstances. In 1983, then Ogun State Governor Olabisi Onabanjo had signed a removal order against the Awujale, set to take effect on January 2, 1984. However, Buhari’s military coup on December 31, 1983, which ousted the civilian government, disrupted…

Femi Gbajabiamila, has emphasised that true local government effectiveness cannot be achieved without granting them full autonomy.

Senator Ireti Kingibe who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has officially announced her departure from the Labour Party (LP) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as preparations for the 2027 general elections begin to take shape. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Kingibe described her decision as intentional and strategic, adding that her formal induction into the ADC would be celebrated publicly. “I’m totally and completely committed to ADC,” she declared. “But obviously, as the senator representing the federal capital territory, don’t expect me to just take a lunch break and go and collect card. I want to do…

The NNPP has announced it will not be participating in the local government elections taking place on Saturday in Lagos State, citing unresolved internal disputes as the reason for its withdrawal.

The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has given the reason behind the non-payment of June salaries for federal civil servants in the country. The OAGF spokesman, Bawa Mokwa, in a statement on Friday, blamed the non-payment of the salaries on technical glitches. Mokwa stated that complaints from workers on the non-receipt of their June salary led to probing the matter, which resulted in some glitches having occurred, particularly for workers using Zenith Bank as their earning accounts. “Upon investigation, it was discovered that the salary payments for employees across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, were…

The Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has called for the presidency to remain in southern Nigeria beyond 2027, emphasising the need to uphold a sense of fairness and national balance in the country’s political structure. Musawa, who hails from the North, made the statement during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, where she expressed support for the current rotational power arrangement between Nigeria’s northern and southern regions. “After eight years of President Buhari, who is from the North, it was only fair that power shifted to the South,” she said. “Now that President…