By Rafiyat Sadiq The family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, top government officials, traditional rulers, and citizens across Nigeria and beyond for their overwhelming support before and after his passing. The message was shared in a statement posted by presidential aide Garba Shehu on …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82. His death was confirmed on Sunday evening by his former media aide, Garba Shehu. “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,” Shehu stated. …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The United Nations has strongly condemned the recent mass killings in Yelewata, a community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, North Central Nigeria, calling for swift justice and protection of civilians. In a statement delivered at the UN Headquarters in New York, Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq, speaking on behalf of …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Governor Hyacinth Alia has dismissed the call for a state of emergency in Benue State, calling it mischievous. The governors reaction followed the public backlash over his "poor response" to the Benue killings, with many questioning his leadership in the face of the recurring attacks. Yelwata, a community in Guma Local Government …
