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Saudi Arabian monarch, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have conveyed condolences to Nigeria following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In separate official statements issued on Monday, the Saudi royals extended sympathy to President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian people, and Buhari’s family. “Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to Federal Republic of Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari,” the message stated. “The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed deepest condolences and…
A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital, has sentenced a 28-year-old artisan to four years imprisonment for theft. The convict, Tobi Babatunde, a welder, was arraigned on three-count charge of burglary and theft by the police over theft of a poultry feed mill engine valued at N1,300,000. According to the police prosecutor, Nelson Akintimehin, Babatunde committed the crime between June 2024 and July 2025 at a poultry farm located at Mopol Barracks area of Owode in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. The prosecutor informed the court that Babatunde unlawfully entered the poultry farm owned by…
Authorities in Yemen have temporarily postponed the execution of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse sentenced to death for the 2017 murder of her former Yemeni business partner, according to sources from India’s Ministry of External Affairs. Priya, a native of Kerala in southern India, was scheduled to be executed on 16 July after being convicted of killing Talal Abdo Mahdi, whose dismembered body was found in a water tank. The 34-year-old nurse has denied intentionally killing Mahdi, claiming the act was unintentional and driven by self-defense during a dispute. Indian officials said Tuesday that they have been in consistent contact…
A legal analyst, Dayo Fadugba, on Tuesday said the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan appealed a judgement she lost while attempting to enforce a non-existent order of her recall. Fadugba said contrary to misleading public narratives, Natasha lost her reliefs before Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Federal High Court. According to Fadugba: “I consider it a duty to draw the attention of the general public to the ongoing legal developments surrounding the judgment delivered by Hon. Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on July 4, 2025, in the case instituted by the suspended Senator Natasha…
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (rtd), has described late President Muhammadu Buhari as a resolute leader who was deeply committed to defeating Boko Haram and restoring security in Nigeria. Buratai, who was appointed Army Chief by Buhari in 2015, said the late president never minced words in his directives to degrade the terrorist group, and always stood firm on achieving results in the war against insurgency. Speaking in an interview in Katsina on Tuesday, Buratai said: “President Buhari was a commander-in-chief who was clear about his mission to defeat Boko Haram. He gave firm instructions and…
A wave of grief has swept across Katsina State as thousands of residents trooped into Daura, the hometown of former President Muhammadu Buhari, ahead of his burial today. The late Nigerian leader, who died on Sunday at the age of 82 in London, is expected to make his final journey home with his remains arriving at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport, Katsina, before proceeding to Daura for internment. Daily Post observed that the ancient city of Daura has become a hub of activity since the early hours of Monday, with heightened security presence, an influx of sympathisers and the…
Anambra State government has commiserated with the family of late Mr Okechukwu Akaneme, a former chairman of Onitsha federated chapel of NUJ, Anambra Council, who died a week ago. Akaneme, who was also a former president of Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, reportedly sustained spinal cord injury early this year when he was brutalized by some tax agents working for the state government. In a condolence message by the state government, which was signed by the Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, the state government however insisted that Akaneme was injured by police operatives who came to his residence to enforce…
Manchester United have appointed their former midfielder, Darren Fletcher as lead coach of the Under-18s. Man United announced Fletcher’s appointment in a post via their website on Monday. Fletcher had returned to the Red Devils in 2021 after spending 20 years at the Premier League club as a football player. The 41-year-old made over 340 appearances for Man United as a player, winning five Premier League titles, two League Cups, the FA Cup, the Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup. “I’m really excited to take on this new role and increase my responsibility to directly develop our young players,”…
Napoli appear to have made new demands as they try to offload Victor Osimhen this summer. Osimhen is keen to return to Galatasaray on a permanent basis, after spending last season on loan in Istanbul. But the Turkish champions have now seen several offers turned down by Napoli so far. According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the latest rejection came on Monday. The former Serie A champions are asking for an initial payment of €40m and €35m to be paid by 2026, plus a sell-on clause. Romano wrote on X: “Galatasaray reject Napoli new conditions for Victor Osimhen deal, talks…
New Al-Nassr manager, Jorge Jesus has suggested that he wants to help captain, Cristiano Ronaldo win trophies at the club. Jesus also suggested that without Ronaldo he wouldn’t have joined Al-Nassr. On Monday evening, Al-Nassr officially announced the appointment of Jesus as their new manager. The Portuguese gaffer replaced Stefano Pioli, who recently left the club after a disappointing season which saw the club finish third in the Saudi Pro League. Speaking on his new job after his appointment, Jesus said: “Without Cristiano Ronaldo, I certainly would not be here [Al-Nassr]. “The motivation is high. Al Nassr needs to win…