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TINUBU RECEIVES BUHARI’S REMAINS IN KATSINA AHEAD OF BURIAL IN DAURA

By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, received the body of former President Muhammadu Buhari today at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina, marking the beginning of solemn funeral proceedings for the late Nigerian leader. The body of Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London after a brief […]

BUHARI: Burial shifted to Tuesday in Daura, says Governor Rada

By: Erewunmi Peace The burial of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari has been officially rescheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, according to Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda. The governor made the announcement during a press briefing on Monday, citing consultations in London with family members and close associates of the late president as the […]

Aisha Buhari’s Emotional Plea: “My Husband Asked Me to Beg Nigerians for Forgiveness” – But Is It True?

By: Erewunmi Peace Amid the national mourning following the reported death of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, a deeply emotional message has gone viral on social media, allegedly from his wife, Aisha Buhari. The message claims that the late president had instructed her to beg Nigerians for forgiveness before his burial. “Ever since he left […]

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

President Tinubu announces President Buhari’s passing, orders VP Shettima to the UK to accompany body back home President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former […]

Gbajabiamila: “A Functioning Democracy Must Accommodate Opposition Voices”

By Erewunmi Peace Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that a functional democracy must allow for opposition voices, describing the emergence of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition as a “healthy sign” for Nigeria’s democratic process. He made this statement while addressing the press during the local government elections in Surulere, […]

Imo Government Gives Herders July 24 Deadline to End Open Grazing

By Erewunmi Peace The Imo State Government has issued a firm directive to herders across the state, setting a July 24, 2025 deadline to end all forms of open grazing, especially within the Owerri capital territory. This directive was announced by the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr. Anthony Mgbeahurike, during a press briefing on Saturday. […]

Britain Braces for Third Heatwave: Potentially Record-Breaking Temperatures Sweep the UK

By: Erewunmi Peace The United Kingdom is experiencing its third major heatwave of the summer, with meteorologists warning that record-breaking temperatures could be recorded across several parts of the country. The UK Met Office has issued amber and yellow heat-health alerts, especially in southern and central England, as temperatures continue to soar above 30°C, with […]

How Much Caffeine Is Safe Per Day? Health Experts Reveal the Limit

By: Erewunmi Peace Caffeine is part of daily life for millions — from early morning coffee lovers to energy drink enthusiasts. But how much caffeine is actually safe to consume per day? According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other health authorities, up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine per day is […]

Tinubu Hails Wole Soyinka as “Uncommon Patriot” on 91st Birthday

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded Nobel laureate and literary icon Wole Soyinka as an “uncommon patriot” in a warm tribute marking the celebrated playwright’s 91st birthday. In an official statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Soyinka as a “well-decorated literary giant, activist, […]

Ghanaian MP says no Igbo kingdom in Ghana, warns against abuse of hospitality.

By Erewunmi Peace Ghanaian lawmaker, Hon. Sam Nartey George, representing the Ningo-Prampram Constituency, has publicly debunked claims circulating online about the establishment of an “Igbo kingdom” in his constituency. The lawmaker issued a strong warning, urging non-Ghanaians not to take the country’s hospitality for granted. The controversy began when a Nigerian national, Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, […]

2027: Ortom Backs Power Shift to South, Applauds Tinubu’s Governance Style

By Erewunmi Peace Former Benue State Governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Samuel Ortom, has thrown his weight behind the call for power rotation to the South in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. He also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership style and governance reforms. Speaking during a media interaction in Makurdi, […]

Olukoyede to National Assembly: Give Us Law Against Unexplained Wealth

By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged the National Assembly to pass a dedicated law criminalizing unexplained wealth in Nigeria. He made the call during the National Conference on Public Accountability and Fiscal Transparency held in Abuja on July 9, 2025. Olukoyede stressed that the […]

Senate Recommends ₦200M Compensation for Family of Toddler Killed in NDLEA Raid

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to approve a compensation package of ₦200 million for the family of two-year-old Ivan Onosereba Omhonrina, who was tragically killed during a botched raid by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State on July 13, 2023. The […]

Senate Urges FG to Halt Public Enrichment of Power DisCos, Calls for Reform in Power Sector Funding

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has issued a strong call to the Federal Government to stop the use of public funds for acquiring electricity infrastructure that is eventually handed over to privately-owned Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos). Lawmakers described this as an act of public enrichment of private enterprises, urging urgent reforms in how the […]