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The Senate wishes to state categorically and for the avoidance of doubt that the Certified True Copy of the Enrolled Order did not contain any express or mandatory order directing the recall or reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan before the expiration of her suspension.” The Senate has clarified that there is no binding court order mandating the immediate recall of …

President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 p.m., following a prolonged illness. Former President Muhammadu Buhari who died in the UK earlier today will be buried in Nigeria, the presidency has indicated. PREMIUM TIMES reported Mr Buhari’s death from a prolonged illness at a London hospital. President Bola Tinubu, in a formal announcement of the death, asked Vice President …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the July 12 local government elections held across Lagos State, clinching all 57 chairmanship positions and 375 out of 376 councillorship seats. Announcing the results at a press briefing on Sunday, the Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Justice Mobolanle Abidemi Okikiolu-Ighile (Rtd.), confirmed the party’s dominant performance. …

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, said that he will leave nothing for his children to inherit and has, therefore, told them that they must acquire the necessary education to succeed on their own. He made the disclosure in Daura, Katsina State, where he implored parents to inculcate right values in children, including deep fear of God, respect …

Former Nigerian leaders, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), have expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in London. In separate condolence statements, the elder statesmen paid glowing tributes to the late Nigerian leader, describing him as a patriot who served the country with distinction as a soldier, …

Mr Buhari died on Sunday at a London hospital, his spokesperson said. Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former president and military ruler, is dead. Mr Buhari died on Sunday at a London hospital, his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, announced. He was 82. “The family of the former president has announced the passing of Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May …

By Idahosa Musa Benin City, Nigeria – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpehbolo, has ordered the overhaul of the state’s urban water infrastructures, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the State Urban Water Corporation, Uyi Ekhosuehi, disclosed at the weekend. Ekhosuehi said that the overhaul is expected to begin with the revitalization of the long-abandoned Ugboha Water Supply Scheme …

By Idahosa Musa Benin City, Nigeria – Gunmen have again attacked Catholic’s Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary School, Ivianokpodi, Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, kidnapping three students in the process. The incident occurred on Thursday night, at about 9 pm, with the daredevil hoodlums who unleashed the terror, killing an operative of the Nigerian Civil Defense Corps …

Nigeria is making significant strides in its bid to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, thanks to a collaborative effort between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The two agencies have been working together to meet global compliance standards, leveraging technology and improved border control procedures to strengthen the country’s …

President Donald Trump has announced that the European Union and Mexico will face a 30% tariff on imports to the US from 1 August. He warned he would impose even higher import taxes if either of the US trading partners decided to retaliate. The 27-member EU – America’s biggest trading partner – said earlier this week it hoped to agree …