26 m. ago Buhari’s missed revolution: Reflection on lost opportunities

By El-Yaquob Ibn Yousouf The passing of President Muhammadu Buhari marks the end of an era for Nigeria, one that began with immense hope and ended in profound disappointment. Elected in 2015 as the first opposition candidate to defeat an incumbent President, Buhari carried a historic mandate and unparalleled political capital. A former military ruler […] The post Buhari’s missed revolution: Reflection on lost opportunities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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75 m. ago Jnr D’Tigers suffer second defeat at FIBA Under 19 Women’s World Cup

Beggi, Nweke unable to lift Nigeria The Junior D’Tigress suffered a second successive loss in the FIBA Under 19 Women’s World Cup yesterday in Czech Republic. Despite strong performances from Idumagbo Beggi (17pts) and Toby Nweke (16pts), the Nigerian team slumped 61-79 to their Portuguese counterparts in the game played at the Sportovní hala […] The post Jnr D’Tigers suffer second defeat at FIBA Under 19 Women’s World Cup appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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81 m. ago Yusuf Alli charges athletes to maintain positive mental strength

Nigeria’s Long jump record holder and Olympian Yusuf Alli (8: 27m) has charged Team Nigeria athletes to maintain a credible mental strength as the Confederation of Africa Athletics (CAA) Championships begins in Abeokuta. Alli, who disclosed the during the AFN unveiling ceremony of Team Nigeria athletes and Kits, noted that the athletes have to perform […] The post Yusuf Alli charges athletes to maintain positive mental strength appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago “If You’re Bold Enough, Campaign Against My Role In Tinubu’s Cabinet” – Wike Dares Kingibe

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dared Senator Ireti Kingibe to take her criticisms of his appointment to the streets of Abuja if she truly believes President Bola Tinubu erred in including him in his cabinet. Wike’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, issued a statement on Tuesday, blasting Kingibe over her recent television […] The post “If You’re Bold Enough, Campaign Against My Role In Tinubu’s Cabinet” – Wike Dares Kingibe appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Weeklong programme of events to continue in honour of Buhari — Presidency

Tribune Online Weeklong programme of events to continue in honour of Buhari — Presidency “President Tinubu and the late President's close family members witnessed the final interment at 5.50 p.m.” Weeklong programme of events to continue in honour of Buhari — Presidency Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Tinubu, other African leaders pay last respect to Buhari’s body in Katsina

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, joined by some African leaders, received the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari at the read more Tinubu, other African leaders pay last respect to Buhari’s body in Katsina

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7 h. ago Buhari’s Body Arrives Nigeria As Tinubu, Shettima Lead Tributes

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, received the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport in Katsina, following their arrival from London. Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82, passed away in the United Kingdom after a brief illness. His body […] The post Buhari’s Body Arrives Nigeria As Tinubu, Shettima Lead Tributes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FIBA U19 WWC: Junior D’Tigress Suffer Second Defeat, Avoid US In Round Of 16

Nigeria’s Under-19 Women’s Basketball Team, the Junior D’Tigress, suffered their second consecutive defeat at the ongoing FIBA Under-19 Women’s World Cup in the Czech Republic, losing 61-79 to Portugal in their third match of the tournament on Tuesday. Despite commendable performances from Idumagbo Beggi (17 points) and Toby Nweke (16 points), the Nigerian team fell […]

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10 h. ago N758bn pension liabilities: Police retirees task NASS on swift approval

Tribune Online N758bn pension liabilities: Police retirees task NASS on swift approval However, the association stressed that approving the N758bn pension liabilities currently pending before the National Assembly would N758bn pension liabilities: Police retirees task NASS on swift approval Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Tinubu directs MDAs to fully comply with US visa reciprocity policies amid recent changes

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to all Nigerian Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure full compliance with Nigeria’s international obligations following recent changes to visa issuance policies by the United States affecting Nigerian nationals.   In a Statehouse press statement issued today, the Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment […] The post Tinubu directs MDAs to fully comply with US visa reciprocity policies amid recent changes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Olamiju commiserates with Tinubu over loss of Buhari, Awujale

Tribune Online Olamiju commiserates with Tinubu over loss of Buhari, Awujale He further stated that President Tinubu has lost two confidants who consistently guided and advised him through critical stages. Olamiju commiserates with Tinubu over loss of Buhari, Awujale Tribune Online

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12 h. ago JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Katsina, set to receive Buhari’s body

Tribune Online JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Katsina, set to receive Buhari’s body Other dignitaries who arrived alongside President Tinubu is the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, among others. JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Katsina, set to receive Buhari’s body Tribune Online

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13 h. ago “Buhari Not Religious Fundamentalist, Once Shouted Jesus Christ Of Nazareth” – Pastor Bakare Recalls

Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has dismissed claims describing former President Muhammadu Buhari as a religious fundamentalist. Pastor Bakare said that he only began to see the former president, who died in London on Sunday, differently when he got closer to him. The cleric, who was a running mate […] The post “Buhari Not Religious Fundamentalist, Once Shouted Jesus Christ Of Nazareth” – Pastor Bakare Recalls appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Tinubu Orders Agencies To Enforce Global Visa Rules, Engage US, UAE

President Bola Tinubu has directed all federal agencies involved in consular and immigration matters to ensure strict compliance with Nigeria’s international obligations, and to deepen inter-governmental cooperation in verifying the identities of citizens seeking visas and other consular services abroad. The directive follows recent adjustments in visa issuance policies by the Governments of the United […]

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14 h. ago Security beefed up at Katsina Airport as dignitaries await Buhari’s body

Tribune Online Security beefed up at Katsina Airport as dignitaries await Buhari’s body Tinubu, who will lead the delegation to receive his corpse at the Airport, will arrive in Katsina at 1: 30pm... Security beefed up at Katsina Airport as dignitaries await Buhari’s body Tribune Online

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16 h. ago “One Down, Many To Go” – Charly Boy Reacts To Buhari’s Death

Veteran entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy or AreaFada, has reacted to the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. He described the late leader’s passing as the beginning of karma catching up with those he called the “ruiners” of Nigeria. Charly Boy, in a post on his official X handle on […] The post “One Down, Many To Go” – Charly Boy Reacts To Buhari’s Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Data Use Soared, Internet Subscriptions Dropped In May 2025 – NCC

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has witnessed a surge in data consumption, recording 1.04 million terabytes, even as the number of active internet and mobile subscriptions declined, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) latest report revealed. The report disclosed that the country recorded its highest monthly data usage since January 2023, when the regulator began publishing such data. […]

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17 h. ago Shettima departs London with Buhari’s family to Nigeria for burial in Daura today

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has left London accompanied by members of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s family, heading to Nigeria for the burial ceremony scheduled today in Daura, Katsina State. Following directives from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Shettima is leading the delegation tasked with bringing Buhari’s remains back to his […] The post Shettima departs London with Buhari’s family to Nigeria for burial in Daura today appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago ICYMI: Why I remain in PDP, but support coalition against Tinubu —Lamido

Tribune Online ICYMI: Why I remain in PDP, but support coalition against Tinubu —Lamido A former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, says his involvement in the coalition under the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark is for... ICYMI: Why I remain in PDP, but support coalition against Tinubu —Lamido Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Join any opposition party to unseat Tinubu, Reps member urges Nigerians

Tribune Online Join any opposition party to unseat Tinubu, Reps member urges Nigerians “I encourage meaningful Nigerians who are not satisfied with the current ruling leadership style of Nigeria to join any of the opposition parties of their choice to put pressure on..." Join any opposition party to unseat Tinubu, Reps member urges Nigerians Tribune Online

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