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Monday, 14 July 2025

Buhari’s family, associates, and all Nigerians who mourn his death.

Buhari’s family, associates, and all Nigerians who mourn his death.


Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 to 2023, had also ruled the country as a military head of state between 1983 and 1985. His death marks the end of an era in Nigeria’s leadership.

He said “It is with a heavy heart that I received this afternoon the passing to glory of a colleague, a comrade, co-patriot, General Muhammadu Buhari, who, as a soldier he played his role as soldier; as an administrator, he played his role as an administrator; as a statesman, he played his role as a statesman.




Reactions as Kano Children Dance in the Rain, Chant Controversial Songs About Buhari’s Death

Reactions as Kano Children Dance in the Rain, Chant Controversial Songs About Buhari’s Death


A video has surfaced online showing a group of children in Kano dancing joyfully in the rain while singing songs that many viewers have described as controversial and politically charged.



In the short clip, the children, soaked from head to toe, can be seen clapping and moving rhythmically while chanting phrases in Hausa that appear to reference former President Muhammadu Buhari. The content of the chant has sparked a wave of reactions across social media, ranging from amusement to deep concern.

Some people believe the children's behavior reflects growing frustration among citizens, even at a young age, over past political leadership. Others, however, have criticized the video, arguing that such expressions are inappropriate for children and may be a reflection of what they hear from adults around them.

“This is more than just a dance; it says a lot about the environment they’re growing up in,” one comment read.

The video continues to trend on various platforms, fueling ongoing conversations about politics, parenting, and social influence on Nigerian youth.





BREAKING: Awujale of Ijebuland Is Dead

BREAKING: Awujale of Ijebuland Is Dead

The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has died at the age of 91.
According to Thecable, the monarch passed away on Sunday, just hours after the announcement of the death of Muhammadu Buhari, his longtime friend and former president.

Mourning his passage, a prince of Ijebu, Prince Adedoyin Alatishe wrote on X, “Baami Ogbagba agbatewole . Erin wo. Omo anikilaya saagbu.”

Adetona, who ascended the throne in 1960, was one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning traditional rulers and widely revered for his contributions to the sociopolitical development of Ijebuland and Ogun State at large.




Sunday, 13 July 2025

BREAKING: A Chapter Closes in Nigeria's History...

BREAKING: A Chapter Closes in Nigeria's History...

It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, as confirmed by a reliable source close to his inner circle. The former military leader and two-term civilian President of Nigeria is said to have passed away peacefully today.

While we await official announcements, the nation is in mourning for a man who significantly influenced Nigeria’s political and military landscape for many years.

Rest in Peace, PMB. May history remember his legacy fondly.



 

BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London


BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London
Former President Muhammadu Buhari

Former President Muhammdu Buhari is dead. 

His former aide, Bashir Ahmad, announced the passing of the former president on X.


He wrote: “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.”

President Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s civilian president from 2015 to 2023 after previously leading the country as a military head of state between 1983 and 1985, was known for his stance on anti-corruption and efforts to stabilise the economy.

Further details regarding burial arrangements are expected to be released by the family in accordance with Islamic rites.





Saturday, 12 July 2025

NAF Strikes Convoy Of Migrating Terrorists From Kebbi To Zamfara, Kills Scores

NAF Strikes Convoy Of Migrating Terrorists From Kebbi To Zamfara, Kills Scores


The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, has struck a convoy of 300 terrorists migrating from Kebbi to Zamfara State, killing scores of fighters.

NAF Spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame, in a statement said the airstrike conducted on 9 July, 2025 targeted a convoy of migrating terrorists on 150 motorcycles along the Kebbi–Zamfara axis.

Air Cdre Ejodame said real-time intelligence had revealed the movement of close to 150 motorcycles in batches, each carrying about two armed terrorists near Yarbuga in Maru local government area of Zamfara State.

“After positive identification confirming the hostile presence, NAF aircraft engaged the convoy with devastating accuracy.
Survivors were seen fleeing on foot and motorcycles, as air assets maintained persistent overwatch and executed follow-up strikes, effectively disrupting enemy withdrawal routes,” he said.


The statement added that following the airstrikes, ground troops conducted a follow-up exploit mission to Yarbuga Village on the morning of 10 July 2025.

“At the scene, remains of scores of terrorists and their weapons were found in the area, along with several burnt motorcycles. This joint air–ground operation dealt a significant blow to bandit networks in the region,” he added.


He said the airstrikes underscores the Nigerian Air Force’s unwavering commitment to protecting civilian lives, denying terrorists freedom of action and supporting ground forces to ensure lasting peace across the country.





Tuesday, 8 July 2025

NIMET lists 20 states to experience flooding in July

NIMET lists 20 states to experience flooding in July

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that 20 states across the country may face flash floods in July due to continued rainfall.

The agency released the alert on Monday, warning that the heavy downpours expected this month could lead to flooding in some areas.


NiMet advised residents in these areas to take safety steps ahead of any potential flooding.

People were urged to clean their gutters, switch off power sources when flooding occurs, keep emergency supplies close, and move away from danger zones if necessary.


The agency also encouraged actions that could help reduce the chances of mudslides.

The alert comes as Nigeria enters a season marked by heavier rainfall, increasing the risk of flood-related damage and displacement in vulnerable communities.

The 20 states at risk of flash flooding this July, according to NiMet, are Sokoto, Kaduna, Zamfara, Yobe, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Delta, Edo, Cross River, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom.





Sunday, 6 July 2025

The Battle to Break Tinubu Is A Battle To Break Nigeria

The Battle to Break Tinubu Is A Battle To Break Nigeria

Let’s not pretend anymore—there’s a powerful undercurrent in Nigeria’s political waters today, and it’s flowing fiercely against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. What’s happening isn’t just the usual political noise. It’s a carefully orchestrated campaign by a group of powerful interests who feel threatened, not just politically, but economically and historically. And the reasons they want Tinubu out of power, at all cost, go deeper than most people realize.


This whole struggle didn’t start today. To understand what’s happening now, we must go back to a conversation between Prof. Omo Omoruyi and General Ibrahim Babangida, a conversation that sheds raw light on how deep the Northern establishment’s fear of Southern leadership runs. That conversation, documented in Omoruyi’s book The Tale of June 12, reveals a mindset that is both old and dangerously persistent.

At the heart of that discussion was a message from the Sultan of Sokoto. He warned General Babangida that allowing the election of Chief MKO Abiola, a Yoruba man and fellow Muslim, would undo the gains the North had made since independence in 1960. Imagine that. Even though MKO was well-liked and not seen as a threat in personal terms, his ethnic identity alone made him unacceptable to Northern power brokers. The Sultan made it clear that the North could not afford a Yoruba presidency. He believed it would shift the balance of power and allow the South-West to reverse decades of Northern dominance.

According to the account of Prof. Omoruyi, a message was sent to Babangida: the June 12 election must not go forward. And Babangida, in a moment of candor, told Omoruyi that Yoruba people behave as if Nigeria cannot move forward without them, adding that the Igbo should teach them a lesson. It was a disturbing statement. But it revealed the hidden bitterness and competition that have plagued Nigeria’s leadership structure for years. It also showed how much fear and hatred of Southern ascendancy still exists behind closed doors.

What played out in 1993 is no different from what we are seeing today. The same fear, the same desperation, the same tactics. President Tinubu has become a symbol of what the Northern elite fear most—a Southern leader who is independent, bold, and difficult to control. Tinubu is not Obasanjo, who was handpicked and trusted by the same establishment to protect their interests. Unlike Obasanjo, who once ruled as a military head of state and was widely seen as someone who would “play ball,” Tinubu came through the hard way. He built his political machinery from the ground up, led the opposition for years, and earned his victory through grit, strategy, and the power of the people. And now that he’s in power, he is not dancing to their tune. That’s the real problem.

What has Tinubu done that is shaking the foundations of these powerful interests? He’s disrupting their long-standing economic privileges. The removal of the petroleum subsidy alone cut off a major pipeline of wealth for many of them who had benefited for years without any accountability. Oil bunkering, illegal mining, black-market foreign exchange deals, non-payment of taxes, and outright stealing of public funds in public service without questioning were part of the economic lifestyle of Northern elites. These acts weren’t just tolerated—they were part of an entrenched system of plundering Nigeria. Tinubu’s reforms are exposing that system and trying to shut it down.


And the reforms, though tough, are not without purpose. They are aimed at building a stronger economy, reducing waste, and making the country work for everyone—not just a privileged few. But those who have fed fat on the nation’s commonwealth for decades see it differently. To them, Tinubu’s policies are not reforms—they are threats. They see every policy as a move to dismantle their empire. And they cannot take it.

So, what are they doing? They are regrouping (COALITION). They are calling on their “best eleven”—political heavyweights, media propagandists, religious leaders, and ethnic champions. They are aligning with angry politicians, including those from the South who lost out in the last elections. They are funding protests, sponsoring misinformation, and sowing discontent. They are trying to present Tinubu’s government as a failure. Not because he has failed, but because they are desperate to make the people turn against him.

This playbook is not new. It’s the same strategy they used against former President Goodluck Jonathan. Remember how they resisted every effort to transmit power to him after the death of President Yaradua? How they labeled him incompetent, weak, and clueless? They made the country ungovernable and pushed him out using every conventional and unconventional method at their disposal. Now, they want to repeat that same script—only this time, the target is Tinubu.

But Nigerians must ask themselves: is this really about Tinubu? Or is it about a group of people trying to protect their unchecked access to power and wealth? The bitter truth is this—if we allow these forces to succeed, Nigeria will return to the same cycle of backwardness we’ve been trying to break since independence. The old system will come back stronger, bolder, and more ruthless. The same forces that have looted our resources, underdeveloped our regions, and used religion and ethnicity to divide us will be back in control. All the efforts to create a fair and just Nigeria will be wasted.

No one is saying President Tinubu has done everything perfectly. No leader ever does. But what he represents is a turning point in Nigeria’s political history. For the first time in a long while, the person at the top is not a puppet. He is not afraid to make hard decisions. He is not waiting for approval from a hidden cabal. He is trying to steer the country in a new direction—away from waste, corruption, and economic sabotage. And that is why they want him out.

The fight against Tinubu is not just about politics—it is about power, privilege, and control. It is a battle between the old Nigeria and the new Nigeria. A battle between those who want change and those who want things to stay the same because they benefit from it. A battle between progress and sabotage.

But this time, we must not let them win. We must see through the lies, the propaganda, and the distractions. We must recognize what is at stake—not just for Tinubu, but for all of us. If they succeed in removing him, they will also remove every hope for real change in this country. If they succeed, they will send a message that no Southern leader who is not a puppet can ever survive in power. If they succeed, they will kill the dream of a balanced Nigeria where leadership is based on merit, not manipulation.

This is the moment for Nigerians to stand firm. Not because Tinubu is perfect, but because Nigeria deserves a chance to be governed by someone who is not beholden to any hidden masters. We must support the reforms. We must endure the temporary pain for the promise of lasting gain. We must resist the attempts to throw the country back into chaos just to satisfy the greed of a few.

Because if we allow them to remove Tinubu now, we are not just removing a president—we are removing our last chance at true national progress. Let’s not betray our future. Let us stay the course. Let us protect the reforms. Let us defend the hope. Because this time, the change must not be stopped.




Saturday, 5 July 2025

Owolabi Salis, a US-based lawyer and native of Ikorodu, Lagos State, has made history as the first Nigerian to travel beyond Earth’s atmosphere

Owolabi Salis, a US-based lawyer and native of Ikorodu, Lagos State, has made history as the first Nigerian to travel beyond Earth’s atmosphere. He was one of six private astronauts aboard Blue Origin’s NS-33 suborbital mission, which launched from the company’s facility in West Texas on June 29, 2025. 

The mission, operated by Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company, marked another milestone in the commercialization of space travel. Salis, who holds dual qualifications as a chartered accountant and attorney, is licensed to practice in both Nigeria and the United States. His participation underscores the growing involvement of Africans in global space exploration efforts. 




Thursday, 3 July 2025

BREAKING: Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai is dead

BREAKING: Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai is dead


Former Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, is dead.
Rufai passed away on Thursday after battling with prolonged illness. He was 61 years.
Dodomayana, as he is fondly called, was widely regarded as of the best goalkeepers Nigeria has produced.
During his playing career that lasted two decades, Rufai played in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.
He also represented Nigeria at two World Cups and as many Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
Rufai’s death comes on a day the world of football is mourning Liverpool forward, Diogo Jota.
Jota died in a car crash in Spain earlier in the day, alongside his brother.