Day: July 13, 2025

Former President Buhari dies in UK hospital

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Nigeria former President, Muhammadu Buhari is dead. His former spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, confirmed the development on Sunday afternoon. According to him, Buhari died on Sunday at a hospital in the United Kingdom. Shehu’s statement read, “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. “May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus.” Further details surrounding his death are yet to be disclosed. Share on: WhatsApp

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After Wike’s outburst: Anglican Church bars politicians from speaking on pulpits

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The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has barred politicians and government officials from speaking on church pulpits during services and religious programmes, following widespread outrage over controversial remarks made by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Wike had come under fire after using the pulpit at St. James’ Anglican Church, Asokoro, Abuja, for a politically charged speech during a recent thanksgiving service. While celebrating infrastructure achievements, the minister veered into partisan territory, attacking Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi—saying he would “never be president”—and blaming the church…

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Job seeker alleges exploitation after TikToker Peller used interview for content

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A Nigerian content creator and musician, Nkese Eyo, has accused popular TikTok personality, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja — known as Peller — of exploiting job seekers by turning a recruitment process into a content creation opportunity without their consent. The controversy began after Peller advertised a vacancy for a cameraman role on social media, promising a monthly salary of ₦500,000. The high-paying offer attracted a large number of applicants, including Master’s degree holders, who turned up for what they believed would be a serious job screening. However, Nkese, who also creates…

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Nigerian lawmakers are very corrupt; collect bribes from ministers, agencies. -National Assembly official

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A senior official of the National Assembly, Ifeoma Ofili, has stirred public outrage after making grave allegations of corruption, bribery, and manipulation by federal lawmakers, accusing them of compromising legislative integrity and diverting funds meant for staff welfare. Ofili, a director at the House of Representatives and former Clerk of the House Committee on Local Content, made the claims during a retreat organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) on June 27 in Abuja. A video of her remarks at the closed-door event has since gone…

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