Dangote’s Cooking Gas Price Slash Plan Triggers Monopoly Fears Among Marketers Aliko Dangote has set off fresh waves of controversy within Nigeria’s energy sector with his latest pledge to slash the retail price of cooking gas, a move he says is aimed at easing the burden of high energy costs on millions of households. READ ALSO:PSG President Reacts After Club World Cup Defeat to Chelsea Speaking during an engagement with members of the CGEO Africa at Lagos Business School’s Lekki refinery tour, the billionaire industrialist declared his readiness to bypass distributors if they fail to reduce prices, vowing to sell…
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PSG President Reacts After Club World Cup Defeat to Chelsea Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has broken his silence following the club’s 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final held at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. Reflecting on the disappointing end to what had otherwise been a historic season for the French champions, Al-Khelaifi attributed the loss to player fatigue, noting the physical and mental toll of a demanding campaign. > “Congratulations to Chelsea. They deserved their victory,” Al-Khelaifi said post-match. “We wanted to win this Club World Cup, but it’s difficult. The players gave…
Man Who Mocked Buhari’s Death Loses His Father Within 24 Hours Nigerian social media influencer, Gaius Chibueze, has announced the passing of his father, barely 24 hours after publicly mocking the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Chibueze, known for his blunt commentary on X (formerly Twitter), had earlier criticized the late president following news of Buhari’s death in London at the age of 82. In his initial post, Chibueze accused Buhari of misgovernance and causing untold hardship for Nigerians during his time in office. READ ALSO: Atiku Abubakar Resigns from PDP, Cites Party’s Departure from Founding Ideals > “Buhari was…
Atiku Abubakar Resigns from PDP, Cites Party’s Departure from Founding Ideals Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has formally ended his decades-long association with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a political platform he helped establish and through which he twice sought the presidency. READ ALSO: Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, Dies at 91 — Hours After Buhari’s Passing In a resignation letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to the Chairman of PDP in Jada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Atiku pointed to “irreconcilable differences” and the party’s perceived departure from its foundational principles as reasons for his…
Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, Dies at 91 — Hours After Buhari’s Passing The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away at the age of 91, just hours after the death of his longtime friend and Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, was announced in London. Sources within the Ijebu Palace confirmed that the respected monarch will be laid to rest by Islamic rites at the royal burial grounds, alongside his predecessors. READ ALSO: President Tinubu Dispatches VP Shettima to UK to Repatriate Buhari’s Remains Oba Adetona’s passing comes barely two months after he marked…
President Tinubu Dispatches VP Shettima to UK to Repatriate Buhari’s Remains President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially confirmed the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m. following a prolonged illness. In a statement released by the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu expressed his condolences to Buhari’s family, including a personal call to Mrs. Aisha Buhari, the late president’s widow, to convey his sympathy on behalf of the nation. As part of the federal government’s response, President Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to…
Tinubu Confirms Buhari’s Passing, Declares National Mourning, Orders Flags at Half-Mast President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially announced the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London at the age of 82 following a prolonged illness. According to a statement from the Presidency, Buhari passed away at approximately 4:30 pm on Sunday. In response, President Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel immediately to the United Kingdom to accompany the late leader’s remains back to Nigeria for burial. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies in London at 82 The President also personally reached out to…
BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies in London at 82 Nigeria has been plunged into mourning following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who passed away earlier today in London at the age of 82. The news was confirmed in a statement signed by Garba Shehu, his longtime spokesperson. The statement reads: “INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIR RAJI’UN. The family of the former president has announced the passing of Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a London clinic. May Allah grant him Aljannatul Firdaus. Amin.” Buhari had been in London in recent weeks undergoing medical treatment for age-related…
President Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After Diplomatic Visits to Saint Lucia, Brazil President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja following a two-nation diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s ties with the Caribbean region and advancing its position within emerging global alliances. The president embarked on the official visits on June 28, 2025, with his first stop in Castries, Saint Lucia, where he held high-level discussions with Governor-General Cyril Charles and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre. During his four-day stay, President Tinubu addressed a special joint session of the Saint Lucian Parliament, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to South-South cooperation and solidarity…
Tension in NNPP as Factions Battle Over Kwankwaso’s 2027 Silence Crisis appears to be deepening within the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) as internal factions clash over the political future of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the party’s 2023 presidential flagbearer. Party insiders say Kwankwaso’s ongoing silence over his plans for the 2027 elections has sparked growing unease among his supporters, leaving many confused and uncertain about the party’s direction. Some of his loyalists are reportedly defecting to other political camps or aligning with emerging presidential hopefuls. “He hasn’t informed anyone—either publicly or in private—about his next move,” a close ally confided.…