Month: July 2025

‘Babaoo,’ Ex-Super Eagles Winger, Okwuchukwu Waobikeze, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Super Eagles winger and dazzling left-footed forward, Okwuchukwu ‘Allen’ Waobikeze, has passed away. His death comes a few days after the passing of ex-Super Eagles captain and goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Fondly known as ‘Babaoo’ by fans and associates, Waobikeze was renowned for his strong left foot and impressive ball control. Though he played cameo roles for the Super Eagles due to strong competition in the squad, he left an indelible mark in Nigeria’s domestic football, featuring for Sharks FC of Port Harcourt, BCC Lions of Gboko, and Iwuanyanwu Nationale…

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‘Lazy Youths’ To ‘Da Other Room,’ 10 Quotes By Buhari That Once Broke The Internet

ADEOLA YUSUF

+ Controversial issues that led to the quotes, which turned to be major digital footprints for “bubu” of Twitter   The late Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at 82, left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s political and digital consciousness. His eight years at the helm were not just about policy pronouncements and economic reforms; they were also a fertile ground for viral moments, intense digital outrage, and sustained, often humorous, online criticism. As the nation mourns his passing, these are 10 of the most talked-about and controversial Buhari…

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Femi Adesina: Buhari Could’ve Died Long Ago If He Used Nigerian Hospitals

Abibat Babalola

Femi Adesina, former presidential spokesperson, has said that former President Muhammadu Buhari might have died much earlier had he depended solely on Nigerian hospitals for medical care. Buhari, who died on Sunday at a London clinic after a prolonged illness, served as Nigeria’s military head of state from 1983 to 1985 and as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023. During his time in office, Buhari regularly traveled to the United Kingdom for medical treatment — a trend that drew public criticism over the country’s worsening healthcare system and…

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How Buhari Died – Mamman Daura Recounts Ex-President’s Final Moments

Abibat Babalola

Mamman Daura, a close confidant and nephew of the late former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, has narrated how the ex-leader spent his final hours. Buhari passed away in a London hospital on Sunday at the age of 82. He will be laid to rest today in Daura, Katsina state. THISDAY quoted Daura as saying he was with Buhari on Saturday, and that arrangements were already being made for his discharge later in the week. However, the former President’s condition suddenly deteriorated around 2 p.m. on Sunday. READ ALSO: Naira Jumps…

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Naira Jumps To Four-month High Of N1,518.88/$ On Improved Liquidity

Abibat Babalola

The naira on Monday surged to a four-month high of N1,518.88 per dollar at the official foreign exchange (FX) market, driven by improved liquidity and a moderation in demand for the greenback across FX windows. The last time the naira traded at a stronger level was on March 14, 2025, when it closed at N1,517.93 per dollar. By the close of trading on Monday, the local currency had appreciated by 0.74 percent, gaining N11.38 from Friday’s rate of N1,530.26 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), according to…

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Workers Begin Strike Over N82bn Pension Deductions

Abibat Babalola

Civil and public servants across Ogun State and its local government have announced plans to suspend their services over the non remittance of the contributory pension funds. The suspension of work would take full effect from 12pm on Tuesday, 15 July, 2025. This was contained in a letter written to the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, jointly signed by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress, TUC, and the Joint Negotiation Committee, JNC, with a copy made available to newsmen on Monday, in Abeokuta the state…

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Pastor Demands $6k Spritual Debt From Family of Man He Never Met

Abibat Babalola

A Christian cleric has been arrested and ordered to repay a family he scammed by falsely claiming a ‘spiritual debt’ owed by a man the victim never met. Tinashe Aiumando, 25, operating from Nketa 6, Zimbabwe manipulated a woman, Pride Gamure, 27, by convincing her that her deceased father owed him a large spiritual debt. The scheme unfolded in June 2025 at Aiumando’s Dzivarasekwa shrine, where he persuaded Gamure to undertake costly cleansing rituals across several locations. During a staged event in Mhondoro involving an accomplice named Leonard, the fraudsters…

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‘Outcome Won’t Favour Anyone’ Traditionalists, Clerics In Faceoff Over Awujale’s Corpse

Ganiyu Amodu

How late monarch was eventually buried + details of Ogun state’s controversial burial rites law    A mild drama ensued at the private residence of the late Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona as traditionalists invaded the burial site just before religious rite was performed. Platforms Africa reports that some of the Traditionalists of Osugbo cult left disappointed with some of them who wanted to know the identity of the person that gave the order, declared that the end of the action wouldn’t favour anyone. “Who…

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‘HND In Mass Comm, Accountancy, Others,’ Why We Presented 8 Courses For Accreditation – Ekocity

Ganiyu Amodu

. ‘Awaiting NBTE’s Nod,’ Everything Rector, Registrar Said during the Board’s visit to the Polytechnic   Ekocity Polytechnic, an industry-focused institution located in Lagos, has concluded preparations to kick-start its Higher National Diploma (HND) programme, expected to commence by September this year. This follows the recent visit of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) accreditation team to the institution’s main campus in Ikotun, Lagos. Platforms Africa reports that the 12-member accreditation team was led by Dr. Fatima Kabir, Director of Polytechnic Programmes. Other members include Dr. Zakari Abdullahi (Deputy…

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‘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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