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Our Reporter, Abuja The royal family of Ijebuland has announced the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Ogbagba II. In a statement on Monday signed by Prince Adedire Adetona on behalf of the family, the revered monarch was described as “a courageous leader, a revered hero, and a symbol of dignity and strength,” who lived a life of service to his people and left an indelible legacy. “With deep sorrow but profound gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of our beloved father,” the statement read. “Kabiyesi lived…
…To be buried in Daura Tuesday Our Reporter, Abuja, and Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As Nigeria continues to mourn the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, have arrived in London to accompany the late President’s remains back to the country. The Federal Government delegation was received in London by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum. The development was confirmed in a post shared on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Vice President on Monday. It will…
Book Reviewer: Osmund Agbo Book Title: Ezike Ihemegwe The Great: The First and Last Warrant Chief of Isseke (1855–1923) Author: Chinedu Ezike & Uchenna Ezike Publisher: (Diamond Writing Coach) Year of Publication: 2025 Sales Outlet: Amazon His story begins in Isseke, a community nestled east of the River Niger, a region that also gave the world Olaudah Equiano, one of the earliest African voices against the transatlantic slave trade. Yet while Equiano’s legacy has found its way into global academic and moral discourse, Ezike’s has remained hidden, passed down orally in family compounds and community gatherings. This book, therefore, is…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigeria’s immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Governor Otti described the former President’s passing as a great loss to the nation. “The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, received with sadness the news of the passing of the immediate past President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Alhaji Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR,” the statement read. Otti extended his condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government,…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed deep sorrow over the death of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. In a condolence message on Sunday, Jonathan described Buhari as a “notable leader, patriot, and elder statesman” who served Nigeria with unwavering dedication, both as a military Head of State and as a democratically elected President. “It is with a heavy heart and profound sense of national loss that I received the news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari,” Jonathan stated. He hailed Buhari’s legacy of discipline, courage, and integrity,…
Our Reporter, Abuja Following the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Sunday, prominent Nigerian lawyer and activist Inibehe Effiong has taken to his X handle to deliver a scathing critique of Buhari’s legacy, calling for introspection among Nigeria’s political class. Effiong’s post, emphasized the missed opportunities during Buhari’s eight-year presidency and highlighted systemic failures in Nigeria’s governance. In his post, Effiong stated, “The death of former President Buhari in London should offer the Nigerian political class another opportunity for sobriety and circumspection.” He criticized Buhari for squandering the chance to provide selfless leadership, asserting that despite…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki A nursing mother, Onyinyechi Uzor, has demanded justice for her husband, Nnachi Uzor, who was shot dead by suspected political thugs in Ekoli, Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The attack occurred on Wednesday during a renewed outbreak of violence in the community, which has led to multiple deaths and the destruction of property worth millions of naira. The situation prompted an intervention by Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru on Friday. Fighting back tears, Onyinyechi — who is caring for a two-month-old baby — recounted the harrowing moment her husband was killed in front of their four…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Gunmen have killed two residents of Agba community in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, sparking renewed fear and tension among locals. The town union president, Sunday Chukwu Nwadibia, confirmed the incident and identified the victims as Sunday Oyibe, a school proprietor and chairman of the local timber association; and Chukwu Ebuka. According to Nwadibia, Agba community has suffered a series of armed attacks in the past year, resulting in multiple deaths and losses of property and cash amounting to millions of naira. He revealed that prior to the latest attack, a POS operator was robbed…
Our Reporter, Abuja The immediate past president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has passed on. President Buhari died on Sunday in a clinic in London. The death was confirmed by his family through a statement by the former president’ aide, Garba Shehu, on Sunday, via President Buhari’s official X handle. The statement read: INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJI’UN The family has announced the passing of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, this afternoon, in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin. Signed. Garba Shehu 13 July 2025
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State and his Enugu State counterpart, Dr. Peter Mbah, have agreed to deepen collaboration in tackling insecurity in both states and the wider South East region. Governor Otti disclosed this while briefing journalists after a closed-door meeting with Governor Mbah, who paid him a courtesy visit in his Umuahia office. He thanked Mbah for fostering a cordial relationship between the governments of Abia and Enugu states and for his visit to Abia. “You know, we share boundaries. So, one of the key issues we discussed is how to ensure that our people…