Several major events scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, across Nigeria have been postponed following the Federal Government’s declaration of a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s burial today. Contents Tribune Online reports that Buhari, a former military head of state in the 1980s and civilian President from 2015 to…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, directed every federal ministry, department and agency to strengthen inter-governmental cooperation in authenticating the identities of Nigerians seeking consular services abroad. This follows the recent changes in visa issuance policies affecting Nigerian citizens by the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates. In a statement signed Tuesday by…
A statement released by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, said that the holiday is furtherance to the seven days of National mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late former President of the…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Publisher of ThisDay Newspapers and Chairman of AriseTV, Chief Nduka Obaigbena, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday, acknowledging his pronounced contributions to the growth of journalism in the country. In a release by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Monday. Adeleke praises…
“How are the mighty fallen in the midst of battle….how are the mighty fallen and the weapons of war perished!”- 2 Samuel 1:25-27. With yesterdays tragic passing it is clear that the last of the three great Mahdis and most formidable warriors and messianic leaders of Northern Nigeria has finally fallen. The first was Sheik…
The Forum of Osun State Chairmen of Agencies and Parastatals has called for fasting and prayers in support of the State Governor, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, just as numbers of the forum declared their support for the Governor, saying “we are solidly behind the Governor in any decision he makes to prosper the state.”…
By General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.) It is with a deeply heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of my friend, my brother, my course mate, and a fellow soldier in the journey of nationhood — President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. Our paths crossed in 1962 when we both joined the Nigerian Military…
Osun State has emerged joint 5th in the ranking of states in Fiscal Transparency between January and March 2025 alongside Adamawa, Cross River, Edo and Taraba states. The ranking, done by BudgIT, a non governmental transparency and accountability advocacy group, focused on key issues like Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF –12 points), Proposed Budget (13…
The Elders’ Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Iwo Local Government has publicly pledged unwavering loyalty and support to the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. Led by Hon. Sulaiman Akanji Bello, the forum announced its collective decision to align fully with Governor Adeleke’s leadership and political direction, citing confidence…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed his deep pain over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the late Nigerian leader as a patriot who contributed immensely to national development. In a statement signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke extends his heartfelt condolences to President Bola…
