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Agency Report President Bola Tinubu, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau, and Niger Republic Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine were among thousands of people who attended the funeral rites of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the remains of Buhari were conveyed to Nigeria by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. NAN also reports that the remains were brought aboard a Nigerian Air Force flight -FGT 001, which touched ground at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport,…

Our Reporter, Abuja  Former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his family compound in Daura, Katsina State, following Islamic funeral rites. The burial took place at about 5:50 p.m., shortly after a solemn funeral prayer at the Daura Central Mosque. The ceremony drew an outpouring of grief and tributes from across Nigeria and beyond. Among the dignitaries in attendance were President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau, Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine of Niger Republic, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, businessman Aliko Dangote, and several serving and former government officials.…

Our Reporter, Abuja  A Nigerian investigative journalist,  Fisayo Soyombo, has taken a swipe at former presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, over his recent comments on the death of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, describing them as a stark reflection of Nigeria’s deeply entrenched elitism and disregard for the average citizen’s life. Adesina, who in a Channels Television interview sought to explain the late President’s preference for foreign hospitals, revealed that Buhari “could have long been dead” if he had relied on Nigerian hospitals for medical treatment. But Soyombo, who took to his X account said that Adesina’s statement underscores the hopelessness faced by…

…Accuses Gov of reneging on campaign promises Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Swedish-based AI entrepreneur and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Pharm. Ikeagwuonwu Chinedu Klinsmann, has raised alarm over the worsening security situation in Anambra State, claiming the state is “under siege by criminals.” In a statement on Monday, Klinsmann accused Governor Chukwuma Soludo of failing to protect lives and property, alleging that insecurity in the state has escalated under the current administration. “One of the most glaring failures of Soludo’s administration is the worsening security situation in Anambra,” he said. Klinsmann recalled that during his campaign, Soludo had promised to rid…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki  Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle aimed at reinvigorating the performance of his administration and aligning government activities with the objectives of his People’s Charter of Needs manifesto. The Governor made the announcement on Monday while presiding over the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting at the Government House, Abakaliki. He urged EXCO members to reflect on their service to the people of Ebonyi and recommit themselves to the administration’s developmental vision. Key Changes in Cabinet Among the notable changes are: Jude Chikadibia Okpor, formerly Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, has been…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (AE-FUTHA), has established a state-of-the-art In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Centre aimed at addressing fertility challenges among Nigerians. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Governing Council of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Prof. Robinson Onoh, said the centre has already brought renewed hope to families struggling with infertility. Prof. Onoh explained that on assuming office, he envisioned creating a distinctive edge for AE-FUTHA in reproductive medicine. To achieve this, he assembled a team of highly skilled fertility experts from across…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Abia State Government has announced the postponement of all official engagements earlier scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ferdinand Ekeoma, the decision was made in recognition of the public holiday declared by the Federal Government and the planned burial of the former President in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State. Among the postponed events are the official launch of the Abia State Integrated WASH Accelerator Programme (AIWAP) and the flag-off of…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has commenced a step-down training on its revised data collection tools for the implementation of Nigeria’s National Action Plan on Human Trafficking. Speaking at the opening session, the Director-General of NAPTIP, Mrs. Binta Bello, described the training as a crucial milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to enhance data-driven responses to human trafficking. Bello, who was represented by the South-East Zonal Commander of the agency, Mr. Jonathan Ukpai, said the workshop is part of the project titled “From Policy to Action: Implementation of the National Action Plan…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command says it has dismantled a local firearms fabrication workshop in Affa, Udi Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the police disclosed that assorted firearms, cartridges, firearm repair tools, generator sets, and other exhibits were recovered from the scene. The statement read: “On June 30, 2025, at about 4 p.m., operatives of the Command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, acting on credible intelligence, raided and dismantled the workshop located in Amofia-Agu, Affa, Udi LGA.” The operation, according to the police, followed the arrest and…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Director General of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has declared that Peter Obi will contest the 2027 presidential election regardless of whether he secures the ticket of the opposition coalition, African Democratic Congress (ADC). Tanko made the disclosure on Monday while speaking at the second Annual Colloquium in honour of Associate Professor Abdulmumin Ajia in Abuja. “Obi has already stated that he will contest in 2027, whether we get the coalition ticket or not. So, we are not even contemplating whether or not he will run. When we get to that point, the platform will be…