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JUST IN: Late President Buhari’s Body Heads to Nigeria from London

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The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari departed London, United Kingdom, on Tuesday morning en route to Daura, Katsina State, ahead of his state burial. Wizopa Blog reports that the late president’s remains were flown aboard a Nigerian Air Force aircraft. Vice President Kashim Shettima is heading a senior Federal Government team to conclude formalities […]

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Nigeria Declares Public Holiday to Mourn Late Former President at 82

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The Nigerian government has announced that Tuesday will be a public holiday in memory of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at age 82 in a London clinic on Sunday following years of illness. President Bola Tinubu, who had earlier declared a seven-day period of national mourning, also approved Tuesday as a day off.

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Trump: America to Deliver Patriot Air Defense Systems to Ukraine

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On Sunday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. would be supplying Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems to support the country against Russia’s ongoing military assault, amid worsening relations between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We will send them Patriots, which they desperately need,” Trump announced, without indicating the specific quantity, just weeks after

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BREAKING: Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Passes Away

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Nigeria’s former leader, Muhammadu Buhari, has died. His spokesperson confirmed that Mr Buhari passed away on Sunday at a hospital in London. “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin,”

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Lagos LG Elections: APC Leads as Vote Collation Progresses

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, is currently leading in the local government elections held on Saturday across Lagos State, as vote sorting and collation progress in the 57 local government areas and local council development areas. Though the election was largely peaceful, voter participation was visibly low in numerous polling centres. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who

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Nigerian Man Sentenced in US for $1.3M COVID-19 Relief Fraud

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A Nigerian man residing in the San Gabriel Valley, Abiola Femi Quadri, has been sentenced to 135 months in a federal prison for defrauding the states of California and Nevada of $1.3m in COVID-19-related unemployment and disability insurance benefits. Quadri, aged 43, submitted over 100 false applications using stolen identities and used the funds to

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Mohbad: Lagos Coroner Recommends Criminal Trial for Nurse Over Singer’s Death

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Court Clears Homicide But Finds Nurse’s Action Unlawful and Professionally Negligent.” The Coroner’s Court in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has called for the criminal prosecution of auxiliary nurse Feyisayo Ogedengbe following the controversial passing of Nigerian artist, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. In its verdict delivered on Friday, Magistrate C.A. Shotobi determined that the nurse

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Tension Rises Ahead of Lagos LG Elections Amid APC Primary Crisis and Lockdown Order

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As residents of Lagos gear up for Saturday’s local council elections, tension remains high due to ongoing controversy surrounding the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, protests by discontented candidates, and security concerns over a police-imposed lockdown across the state. The elections, which will take place across 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council

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LG Elections: Air Peace to Suspend Lagos Flights Temporarily on Saturday

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Air Peace has disclosed a temporary halt of both incoming and outgoing flights at its Lagos base on Saturday, July 12, 2025, due to the scheduled local government elections in Lagos State. This was made known in a public announcement posted on the airline’s official X account on Thursday. As detailed in the notice, all

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FG Confronts Harsh New Visa Rules from US and UAE

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The FG of Nigeria has raised alarms regarding the United States’ new visa policy for Nigerians, calling the decision excessive and urging the U.S. to reconsider in the spirit of collaboration and mutual regard. This development coincides with the UAE’s implementation of harsher entry rules for Nigerian citizens, including the full suspension of transit visas.

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