By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday renamed University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in Borno after the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The university is now known as Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri. The President made the announcement during a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session in Abuja. The session, convenedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Permanent Secretary to the State House, Mr Temitope Fashedemi, has paid glowing tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as an elder statesman who devoted his life to nation building. He described Buhari as a patriotic elder statesman who dedicated his lifeContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to resolving the visa dispute with the United States and United Arab Emirates (UAE) through diplomatic engagement. The government also reiterated its unwavering commitment to strengthening longstanding cordial diplomatic relations with the governments of both countries. This is containedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister, Philip Pierre, has extended heartfelt condolences to Nigeria on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Pierre’s condolence message was issued on Monday and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “On behalf of the Government and People of SaintContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government has declared Tuesday a public holiday to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari. This was announced in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Monday in Abuja. According to the statement, a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session earlier scheduled for Tuesday hasContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of the Awujale of Ijebu, Oba Sikiru Adetona, describing him as an iconic, towering natural ruler. In a tribute personally signed, Tinubu praised the monarch’s 65-year reign, which was marked by unwavering duty, honour, and selfless service to hisContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a “patriot whose legacy will endure”. Tinubu said Buhari’s service and sacrifice to the nation will remain etched in the nation’s collective memory. He announced thatContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. This is contained in a statement signed by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga on Sunday in Abuja. ”President Buhari died today (Sunday) in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. ”President Tinubu hasContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Prof. Wole Soyinka on his 91st birthday, calling him an uncommon patriot and global inspiration. The congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja. Tinubu hailed the Nobel Laureate for hisContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani Nigerian missions across the United States have continued issuance of five-year multiple entry visa to Americans. This is contrary to claims of reciprocity by the U.S.,the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Checks by NAN at the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington D.CContinue Reading
