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FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday to Honour Late President Buhari

The interior ministry statement falls within a week-long mourning period ordered by Tinubu, as Buhari is buried in Daura.

Delta NURTW Rejects Otovwodo Chairman’s Alleged Removal

Union officials call Solomon Esharive's removal unconstitutional as the State Council convenes in Asaba on Thursday to resolve the dispute.

Oil Marketers Back NNPCL Plans to Sell Nigeria’s Refineries

Marketers say privatisation could end decades of waste, but warn the sale must stay transparent and free of political interference.

Tinubu Sends Shettima to Accompany Buhari’s Remains to Nigeria

The president also ordered flags flown at half-mast for three days after Buhari died in London aged 82.

Awujale of Ijebuland, Buhari’s Longtime Friend and Ally, Dies at 91

The monarch, enthroned in 1960, kept his stool when Buhari's 1983 coup halted a governor's order removing him.

No More Political Speeches from the Pulpit Says Anglican Church

A memo from Primate Henry Ndukuba, unveiled in Enugu, also warns clergy against praising or endorsing political figures.

From Soldier to Statesman: Buhari Passes On at 82

The former military ruler and two-term president died in a London clinic on Saturday, his media aide confirmed.

Delta Govt Blames Asaba Building Collapse on Illegal Construction

Commissioner Michael Anoka said the developer ignored repeated stop-work notices, as the state plans digital monitoring and prosecutions.

Gunmen Kill NSCDC Officer, Abduct 3 Seminarians in Edo

The Auchi diocese says it is the second attack on the seminary in 10 months; police vow rescue.

Olomu Kingdom Mourns as Monarch Passes On

Coroner Links Mohbad’s Death to Medical Negligence

Magistrate Shotobi ruled out foul play, urged prosecution of the nurse who injected the singer without a doctor's prescription.

Nigeria Rejects US Push to Take Venezuela Deportees

Tuggar said Nigeria, with over 230 million people, cannot take 300 Venezuelan deportees, linking new US visa curbs to pressure.

Senate Orders NDLEA to Pay N200M for Toddler’s Death in Delta

Lawmakers acted on a petition from Senator Ned Nwoko after a 2023 raid in Okpanam left Ivan Omhonrina dead.

Senate Drops Akpoti-Uduaghan from Diaspora Committee, Names Bassey as Replacement

Akpabio announced the change at plenary without giving reasons, as the suspended Kogi Central senator remains away from legislative duties.

Uwheru Youths Protest, Accuse President General of Diverting Slots

NCDMB, Rucotech Equip Warri Youths with ISO Certification

Participants finished a three-day quality management systems course on 9 July, receiving certification, laptops and starter kits in Warri.

Early Morning Fire Contained at Igbudu Market, Warri

Traders lost goods worth millions in the 4:00 a.m. blaze, the second at the market in recent months.

Ogbe-Ijoh Accuses INEC of Electoral Ward Bias, Threatens Oil Shutdown

The kingdom got two of 19 wards in Warri South West and wants eight, saying the delineation ignores its population.