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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has been honoured with the Changemaker Collaboration Award by Enactus Nigeria for its support in helping young Nigerians grow as leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers. The award was presented in Lagos on July 3, 2025, at the 25th Anniversary Gala and Awards ceremony of Enactus Nigeria. The body empowers young leaders to drive social and economic change through innovative projects and is in over 30 tertiary institutions nationwide. Michael Ajayi, Country Manager of Enactus Nigeria, commended FCMB’s consistent support and corporate vision, saying: “FCMB’s unwavering commitment to the Enactus movement has gone beyond sponsorship—it is a…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness over the passing away of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a courageous leader who exemplified selflessness and patriotism. Jonathan expressed these thoughts in a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Okechukwu Eze, in Abuja on Sunday. He affirmed that the late Buhari, who died at the age of 82 years on Sunday in London, was deeply admired across all strata of Nigerian society because of his honesty and discipline. Jonathan said that he received the news of Buhari’s death with a heavy heart and profound sense of national…

The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed shock and sadness over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. He described the two term Nigeria’s President as a towering figure whose life embodied discipline, integrity, and unwavering love for Nigeria. In a condolence message signed by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, , Governor Yusuf paid glowing tribute to the late President’s life of service. He noted that both as a military ruler and as a democratically elected president, Buhari dedicated himself to the unity, stability, and progress of the nation. “President Muhammadu Buhari devoted his entire life to…

The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has died at the age of 91. The revered monarch passed away on Sunday. Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona was born on May 10, 1934. Until his demise, he served as the Awujale of the Ijebu Kingdom, a traditional state in Nigeria. He was installed as king on 2 April 1960, making him one of the longest-reigning monarchs in Nigeria. He was a member of the House of Anikinaiya. His death came just hours after the announcement of the passing of Muhammadu Buhari, his long-time friend. Buhari died in a clinic in London,…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons were held to a 0-0 draw by the Fennecs of Algeria in their final group game at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Justine Madugu’s side finished top of Group B with seven points from three matches. The nine-time champions will face the Copper Queens of Zambia in the quarter-finals on Friday. Nigeria dominated possession, but the Algerians stood firm at the back. Ifeoma Onumonu and Jennifer Echegini also came close to opening the scoring for Nigeria in the first half. The Super Falcons struggled to create scoring chances in the second half. Algeria finished second…

Following the death of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, President Bola Tinubu has summoned an emergency Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. Tinubu said the meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, will have its session dedicated to Buhari. The president’s summon was contained in a statement he personally signed. Buhari passed away on Sunday at a London clinic, where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. Tinubu said Buhari would be accorded full state honours during the emergency FEC meeting. He said: “I have also summoned an emergency Federal Executive Council session on Tuesday, dedicated to his honour.…

Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed sadness over the death of Muhammadu Buhari, saying he played his role as a soldier, administrator and statesman. DAILY POST reports that Buhari died in London at about 4:30 pm on Sunday following a prolonged illness. Obasanjo, reacting to his death in an interview on Sunday, said the former president passed at a time when the totality of his experience was needed to help steer the affairs of the country. He noted that the late president would be sorely missed and prayed that God grant him Aljanah Firdaus. Obasanjo said, “It is with…

Chelsea thrashed Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 in the Club World Cup final on Sunday. The Blues were considered underdogs ahead of the game, in which they came up against the Ligue 1 and Champions League winners. However, it was the Premier League club who flew out of the blocks in the first half, scoring the three goals that effectively decided the match. Cole Palmer curled in a pair of identical goals from the right side of the box, putting Chelsea firmly in control at the MetLife Stadium. Palmer then provided a slide-rule pass for João Pedro to make it 3–0, his…

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday, had posted a tweet on his X account regarding the passing of renowned Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, also known as Aminu Dantata. DAILY POST had earlier reported that Buhari died at a London clinic where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. On June 28, 2025, Buhari, via his X account, posted a statement mourning Dantata, who died at the age of 94. Buhari said Dantata “leaves behind a monumental legacy in philanthropy and entrepreneurship that reshaped the lives of people and business settings in the…

Former presidential aide, Femi Adesina, has revealed one thing Nigerians would miss about the late ex-President, Muhammadu Buhari. As DAILY POST earlier reported, Buhari died while receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness in London, United Kingdom, on Sunday. He was said to have been ill for some time. Buhari served as President of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023 and was widely accused of leading the country into economic hardship. During his presidency, Buhari spent at least 225 days outside Nigeria on medical trips. His longest was in May 2017, when he departed for London on a medical pilgrimage lasting 104…