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By Peter Omopo | July 13, 2025 Nigeria today mourns the passing of one of its most consequential and enigmatic leaders—Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)—a man whose career spanned over four decades of the nation’s post-independence history, straddling both military and democratic governance. The former Head of State and two-term civilian President died in a hospital in London on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82. His death brings the curtain down on a storied life marked by a complex blend of authoritarianism, democratic resilience, and unwavering political ambition. From Daura to National Duty Born on December 17,…

By Peter Omopo | July 13, 2025 The passing of Nigeria’s former President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), at the age of 82 in a London hospital on Sunday, July 13, 2025, has drawn fresh attention to his remarkable political journey—one defined by resilience, reinvention, and an unyielding quest for leadership. Before his eventual election as president in 2015, Buhari endured three successive defeats in the presidential polls—making him one of the most persistent political figures in Nigeria’s democratic history. The First Attempt – 2003 (ANPP vs Obasanjo) Buhari first entered the presidential race in 2003 under the banner of…

By Peter Omopo | July 13, 2025 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a sweeping victory in the Lagos State local government elections, clinching all 57 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions, according to official results released by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) on Sunday. The elections, held on Saturday, July 12, covered all 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. LASIEC Chairperson Justice Ayotunde Phillips (retd.) described the poll as “largely peaceful”, despite reports of low voter turnout and isolated concerns of irregularities in some…

By Peter Omopo | July 13, 2025 Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has died at the age of 82. The news of his passing was confirmed on Sunday afternoon by his longtime spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, who disclosed that the former president died in a hospital in the United Kingdom, where he had been receiving medical care in recent weeks. “It is with deep sorrow that we confirm the passing of our former leader and statesman, Muhammadu Buhari. He died peacefully in the early hours of Sunday in London, surrounded by close…

By  Peter Omopo | Yenagoa | June 28, 2025 Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering unity, youth empowerment, and community development through sports, as the state joined the global celebration of the Olympic Day Run 2025 on Saturday. The event, held at the Sampson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, drew hundreds of participants and sports enthusiasts who engaged in a vibrant display of physical activity, culture, and communal spirit. Governor Diri, represented by his Technical Advisor on Sports, Mr. Alaowei Opukeme, described the celebration as a powerful reminder of the deeper values behind the…

By Peter Omopo | July 13, 2025 Lagos, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally endorsed the 2025 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), scheduled to take place in Lagos from November 25 to 30, under the unifying theme, #UnstoppableAfrica. The endorsement cements Nigeria’s role as the continental hub of creative excellence and reaffirms the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting Africa’s vibrant music, arts, and culture on the global stage. To ensure seamless coordination, the Federal Government has inaugurated a high-level Local Organizing Committee (LOC), spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy,…

By Peter Omopo | July 12, 2025 The Iyaloja-General of Nigeria and daughter of President Bola Tinubu, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, has called on Lagos residents to actively participate in the ongoing local government elections, urging citizens to shun voter apathy and embrace grassroots democracy. Tinubu-Ojo made the appeal shortly after casting her vote at Polling Unit 022, Ward 7, Alausa, Ikeja, on Saturday at exactly 11:23 a.m. Speaking with journalists at the polling centre, she expressed confidence in the electoral process, describing it as “transparent and effective.” “I am 100% confident in the process because it is transparent. The current chairman…

By Peter Omopo | July 2025 A harrowing tale of betrayal, deception, and murder has shaken Akwa Ibom State, as the death of Godwin Ikoiwak, allegedly killed after discovering dark secrets about his wife’s past, culminated in a landmark court judgment that has reignited national debate on domestic abuse, paternity fraud, and cultural impunity. The Shocking Discovery and Suspicious Death Ikoiwak, a father of two, reportedly began to question the foundations of his marriage after learning that his wife’s so-called younger brother was, in fact, her biological son—conceived during her teenage years while working as a maid. He further discovered…

By Peter Omopo  12th July 2025 – The Ekiti State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen its healthcare delivery system by employing 250 health professionals and renovating 103 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, disclosed this on Saturday in Otun Ekiti while addressing residents during a two-day community mobilisation and stakeholder engagement programme held in Ikere Ekiti and Otun Ekiti. The engagement covered communities in Ikere, Ekiti Southwest, Moba, and Ilejemeje local government areas. Filani stated that the new health personnel—comprising nurses, midwives, and community health officers—are being deployed to various PHCs…

12th July 2025 | By Peter Omopo  Voting commenced smoothly on Saturday morning at Polling Unit 022, Ward F, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State — the designated polling unit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu — as residents turned out to participate in the ongoing local government elections. Officials of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) arrived at the venue early, with both accreditation and voting procedures beginning as scheduled. At exactly 8:40 a.m., the first set of voters began casting their ballots to elect a new local government chairman and councillor for the area. A noticeable security presence was observed…