August 12, 2025

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General Politics

National Assembly Declares 7-Day Recess Following Buhari’s Death

The National Assembly has officially paused all legislative proceedings for one week to mourn the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The announcement, delivered by Clerk to the National Assembly Kamoru Ogunlana in Abuja on Monday, states that sittings are suspended with immediate effect and will resume on Tuesday, July 22, 2025  The statement pays

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FG Declares July 15 Public Holiday in Honour of Late President Muhammadu Buhari

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday to honour the memory of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13, in a London hospital at the age of 82. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior on Monday morning, confirming the

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Football General Sport

Ex-Super Eagles Star Kadiri Ikhana in Critical Health Condition

Former Super Eagles defender and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Kadiri Ikhana, is currently in critical condition and receiving emergency medical treatment at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in Auchi, Edo State. The 68-year-old football legend, popularly known as Kawawa, was transferred to the specialist hospital for urgent blood transfusion and intensive care after

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National Assembly Halts Plenary to Honour Late President Muhammadu Buhari

The National Assembly has suspended all legislative activities in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82. The suspension was announced on Monday through an official statement signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana. According to the notice, all plenary sessions and

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General Politics

Sanwo-Olu Hails APC’s Landslide Victory in Lagos LG Polls, Urges Unity and Service

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the sweeping victory of the All Progressives Congress in Saturday’s local government elections as a resounding endorsement of the party’s leadership and developmental agenda at the grassroots level. The APC won all 57 chairmanship seats and secured 375 out of 376 councillorship positions in the poll conducted across

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Football General

Super Falcons, Sports Stakeholders Pay Tribute to Late Buhari

Nigeria’s sporting community has joined the rest of the nation in mourning the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in a UK hospital at the age of 82 on Sunday. The Super Falcons led the tributes with a moment of silence before their final WAFCON group stage match against Algeria in Casablanca,

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General Health

Akwa Ibom Government Announces Closure of Health Facilities Employing Unqualified Personnel, Vows Tougher Regulatory Enforcement

The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared its intention to shut down health facilities operating with unlicensed or unqualified staff as part of a wider crackdown to improve healthcare standards across the state. This decisive move comes amid growing concerns over the quality of medical services and the safety of patients receiving treatment in some

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CDCFIB Opens Recruitment Portal for Civil Defence, Fire, Correctional and Immigration Services

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has officially commenced its nationwide recruitment exercise, calling on qualified and interested Nigerians to apply for various positions across the four paramilitary services. In a public announcement on Saturday, July 12, 2025, the Board disclosed that the recruitment covers roles for Superintendents, Inspectors, and Assistants

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VP Shettima Arrives in London to Escort Buhari’s Remains Back to Nigeria

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in London following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Acting on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Shettima is in the United Kingdom to lead the Federal Government delegation tasked with accompanying the late former president’s remains back to Nigeria. The Vice President is joined by the

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Mergers and Takeovers Gain Momentum as Insurance Industry Awaits Key Reform Bill Assent

The Nigerian insurance sector is witnessing a surge in mergers and acquisitions as industry players position themselves ahead of the anticipated presidential assent to the Insurance Industry Reform Bill. The legislation, which has successfully passed through both the Senate and the House of Representatives, promises to overhaul the regulatory framework governing insurance operations in the

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