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The remains of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, will bei laid to rest tomorrow, Tuesday, in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. This follows the conclusion of funeral arrangements between his family, close associates, and the Katsina State Government. Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda announced the details while addressing journalists…
The ECOWAS Commission has kicked off a pivotal four-day technical meeting in Cotonou, Benin, bringing together tourism experts from across its Member States. The event, which began on July 8, 2025, focuses on the review and validation of six draft classification standards for tourist accommodation establishments across the region. Developed…
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday to pay tribute to the late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. This was followed by a seven-day national mourning period which was earlier announced by President Bola Tinubu. A statement released on behalf of the Federal…
The Standing Committee on Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the ECOWAS Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) met with the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah. The high-level engagement focused on strengthening collaboration, improving strategic information exchange, and fast-tracking the implementation of key decisions by the…
As part of its milestone 50th anniversary celebrations, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has launched a completely redesigned official website. Spearheaded by the Communications Directorate, this digital overhaul reflects the organisation’s renewed commitment to modernising its online presence and deepening engagement with citizens across the West…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed profound sorrow following the passing of Nigeria’s former President, His Excellency General Muhammadu Buhari. In an official statement, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, extended heartfelt condolences to Buhari’s family, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the…
The Ogun State Government has officially released details of the final burial rites for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 91. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State…
The Nigerian football community has been plunged into mourning following the death of former Super Eagles winger and dazzling left-footed forward, Okwuchukwu ‘Allen’ Waobikeze. His passing comes just days after the football fraternity bid farewell to ex-Super Eagles captain and legendary goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Waobikeze, fondly nicknamed ‘Babaoo’ by fans…
Cole Palmer delivered a sensational performance as Chelsea dismantled European champions Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to lift the first-ever expanded FIFA Club World Cup trophy on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, New York. The London club defied all odds against a star-studded PSG side, fresh off a dominant UEFA Champions League triumph,…
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has died at the age of 82 in a London clinic where he had been receiving medical treatment since April 2025. In a brief statement issued this afternoon, his spokesperson Garba Shehu confirmed the passing on behalf of the family. “The family of the…
