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Nigeria govt declares public holiday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari

Nigeria, July 14 -- The federal government has declared Tuesday a public holiday in honour of late President Muhammadu Buhari. This was disclosed by the interior minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, accordi... Read More


Mamman Daura, Buhari's nephew, admitted in London hospital

Nigeria, July 14 -- Mamman Daura, nephew to late President Muhammadu Buhari, is sick and has been admitted to a London hospital, where he is recuperating, an official has said. Mr Daura was close to ... Read More


Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Adetona, to be buried according to Islamic rites

Nigeria, July 14 -- Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, will be buried on Monday by 4 p.m. at his Ogbagba Court, Igbeba residence, in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The traditional ruler died on Su... Read More


Adamawa government imposes curfew after 10 die in communal clash over farmland

Nigeria, July 14 -- The police have vowed to strictly enforce a curfew imposed by the Adamawa State Government on Friday after at least 10 people were reported killed in a communal clash involving two... Read More


ANALYSIS: Military bases in Nigeria, other Lake Chad Basin countries in ISWAP's crosshairs

Nigeria, July 14 -- At least 15 confirmed Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacks have targeted military outposts across the Lake Chad region this year. Common to this campaign, which the g... Read More


JUST IN: Katsina govt announces date, place of Buhari's burial

Nigeria, July 14 -- Former President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried on Tuesday, 15 July, at 2 p.m. in Daura, Katsina State. Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda announced this while addressing journal... Read More


More Tributes pour in for former President Muhammadu Buhari

Nigeria, July 14 -- More Nigerian political and traditional leaders are expressing condolences and tributes following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday at the age of 82. Mr Buh... Read More


Buhari's Death: NASS suspends plenary, directs members to participate in burial activities

Nigeria, July 14 -- The Nigerian National Assembly has suspended all legislative activities in honour of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in a London hospital aft... Read More


WAFCON 2024: Algeria hold Nigeria's Super Falcons, Botswana stun Tunisia

Nigeria, July 14 -- Algeria frustrated nine-time champions Nigeria in a goalless draw on Sunday night in Casablanca, but it wasn't enough to deny the Super Falcons top spot in Group B at the 2024 Wome... Read More


Buhari an African patriot, hero - Nasiru Danu

Nigeria, July 14 -- Nasiru Haladu Danu, a prominent Nigerian businessman and close associate of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has described the late Nigerian leader as a "hero, a true patriot, an... Read More