Month: July 2025

NDLEA Chairman, Buba Marwa mourns former President Buhari, hails his legacy of Discipline and Service

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, described him as a true statesman, patriot, and servant-leader whose life was dedicated to the service of Nigeria.   In a heartfelt tribute issued on Monday, Gen. Marwa extolled the former President’s unwavering commitment to discipline, national security, and good governance throughout his time in public service both as a military Head of State and as a democratically…

National Assembly suspends legislative activities to honour late President Muhammadu Buhari

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In honour of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, the National Assembly has announced the immediate suspension of all legislative activities until Tuesday, July 22, 2025.   The announcement followed the passing of the former President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London, United Kingdom.   In a statement signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana Esq., the leadership of both chambers conveyed the directive of the President of the Senate and the Speaker…

‘They chop their own, they chop our own’ By Lasisi Olagunju

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She spoke with so much authority on the sleaze and dirt that make our lawmakers so fat like the well-fed pigs in Animal Farm. The headline above is from a trending, obviously leaked, video of a committee clerk at the National Assembly levelling unimaginable allegations against politicians in both chambers. I have received that video more than ten times from social media users who keep forwarding it with unceasing interest. The clerk in the video is a woman who identified herself as Ifeoma (Ofili). I have also learnt that she…

Olubadan Olákùlẹ́hìn: Names and destinies By Lasisi Olagunju

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Odysseus survived the Trojan War. He experienced “blissful forgetfulness” in the land of the Lotus-Eaters; he was captured by the Cyclops Polyphemus; he escaped the Sirens, and sea monsters, Scylla and Charybdis. Then the enchantress Circe turned his men to swine. Odysseus wandered for several years in search of his destiny. He finally found it. If Prince Hal in Shakespeare’s Henry IV; if the Bourbons of France and Charles II of England were Yoruba, they would be Olákùlẹ́hìn. Read their stories of spectacular comebacks.   Book critic and columnist at…

Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar mourns former President Buhari, hails his global Legacy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, described him as a statesman of “uncommon integrity” whose life and leadership left an indelible mark on Nigeria and the African continent.   In an official condolence message, Ambassador Tuggar paid glowing tribute to the late President, highlighting his unwavering dedication to national service, both as a military officer and civilian leader. He described Buhari as a symbol of discipline, unity, and moral strength, noting his historic role…

NOA mourns former President Buhari, enforces National flag mourning directive

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, described him as a leader who left an indelible mark on the nation’s political and moral fabric.   In a statement issued on Sunday, the Director General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said the agency fully aligned with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the national flag be flown at half-mast for seven days as a mark of respect. He affirmed that the NOA will monitor and ensure compliance with…

Akpabio mourns Buhari, describes late former President as a Leader of Integrity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, described him as a statesman and leader of great integrity. Buhari, Nigeria’s immediate past president, died on Sunday at a London clinic at the age of 82. In a statement personally signed by him, Akpabio extended condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the government and people of Katsina State, and the family of the late former president. “It is with profound sadness that I received the news of the passing…

Indeed We All Belong To Allah, And Indeed To Him We Will All Return! O Allah, Forgive Former President Muhammadu Buhari!! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and upon all his family and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! It is with a deeply heavy heart that we received the sad news of the passing away of the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammad Buhari.   Muhammadu Buhari has died in a clinic in London, United Kingdom, at…

Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, dies at 91 after 65 Years on Throne

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has lost one of its most revered and longest-serving monarchs, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland. He passed away at the age of 91 after an illustrious reign that spanned over six decades.   Oba Adetona, who ascended the throne on April 2, 1960, was a distinguished traditional ruler from the royal House of Anikinaiya. He was widely respected as a forthright voice in national discourse and a strong advocate of good governance, traditional values, and cultural heritage.   A palace source confirmed…

APC mourns former President Buhari, describes his death as a National Loss

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.   In a press statement issued in Abuja by Felix Morka, APC National Publicity Secretary, the ruling party described Buhari as “an iconic elder statesman and exemplary patriot,” whose leadership, integrity, and unwavering service to the nation have left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s political and democratic landscape.   “Until his passing, Buhari led a simple but exceptional life of…