Day: July 14, 2025

‘No School, No Work In Buhari’s Honour,’ Nigeria Declares Tuesday Public Holiday

ADEOLA YUSUF

  In futherance to the seven days of National mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, as a Public Holiday in honour of the late former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, following the approval of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. ’23rd Child To Dad, 13th To Mum;’ 9 Things About Muhammadu Buhari (1942 – 2025) Awujale…

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Cameroon’s 92 Year Old President Paul Biya Announces Bid For Eighth Term

Abibat Babalola

The world’s oldest head of state, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, says he will run for re-election in October extending 43 years in power. Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, has said he will run once more for re-election in October aiming to extend his 43 years in power. Rest assured that my determination to serve you matches the urgency of the challenges we face,” he said in a post on X. He added that his decision to go for an eighth term came after “numerous and insistent” calls by people from…

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Purp Wins Nigerian Idol Season 10

Ganiyu Amodu

After months of electrifying performances, emotional moments, and unforgettable vocal showdowns, the curtain has officially closed on Nigerian Idol Season 10 and Purp has emerged as the winner. The grand finale, which aired live on Sunday night, saw Purp go head-to-head with fellow finalist Raymu in a high-stakes musical battle that tested vocal prowess, stage charisma, and emotional connection with fans. In the end, it was Purp who won the hearts of Nigerians and secured the highest number of votes to clinch the prestigious title of Nigerian Idol 2025. Hosted…

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President Tinubu Hails Wole Soyinka at 91, Describes Him As ‘Uncommon Patriot’

Abibat Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has described Wole Soyinka, nobel laureate, as an “uncommon patriot” on the occasion of the playwright’s 91st birthday. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy to the president, Tinubu lauded Soyinka as a well-decorated “literary giant, activist, and public intellectual”. The president described Soyinka’s influence in education, human rights movements, cultural diplomacy, and nation-building as source of inspiration to Nigerians. READ ALSO: Nigerian Man Arrested For Stabbing His 63-Year-Old Mother-In-Law To Death In Canada ‘Roles Palmer, Joao Pedro Played,’ Chelsea Thrash PSG…

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Nigerian Man Arrested For Stabbing His 63-Year-Old Mother-In-Law To Death In Canada

Abibat Babalola

In what’s being called a case of intimate partner violence, police have arrested a 36-year-old Nigeria man, Lucky Ogbeijielele, for stabbing his mother-in-law to d3ath in Greater Sudbury, Canada. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, July 1, 2025. A 32-year-old woman, believed to be the suspect’s wife, also received serious but not life-threatening injuries in the incident. The Greater Sudbury Police in a statement said two children were found inside the residence, but had no physical injuries. READ ALSO: ‘Roles Palmer, Joao Pedro Played,’ Chelsea Thrash PSG 3-0 To Win…

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