President Tinubu announces President Buhari’s passing, orders VP Shettima to the UK to accompany body back home
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.
President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023.
He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
A Junior Secondary School (JSS 3) student from a public school in Oluyole Local Government Area, Oyo State, has revealed that an inappropriate relationship with her father which began in December 2024 has resulted to pregnancy.
The teenager, who lost her mother about a decade ago, explained that her father had been the sole caregiver for her and her two younger siblings since their mother’s passing.
Speaking to Radio Nigeria, the visibly pregnant girl, now seven months along, appealed to authorities not to take punitive action against her father despite the circumstances.
According to the findings from the school where the student was expected to sit for her JSS 3 examinations, it was confirmed that she had been unable to participate due to her pregnancy.
Following the station’s investigation, the suspect — the girl’s father — was arrested and is currently being held at Orita Police Station, Challenge, Ibadan, pending further action.
In response, the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion has initiated steps to rehabilitate the victim and ensure justice is pursued.
As of the time of this report, the victim’s siblings remain in their father’s residence. Authorities have not yet disclosed the next steps regarding their care.
As part of efforts to curb electoral fraud and financial crimes, operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 and 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos were deployed to local governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos where the State’s local government elections were held on Saturday, July 12, 2023.
The monitoring operations aimed to prevent any form of voter’s inducement such as vote buying, vote selling, or other manipulations that violate the Electoral Act.
In Lagos 1, Zonal Director and Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman, Commander of the EFCC, CE Michael Nzekwe charged officers deployed for the exercise to be civil, professional and forthright in monitoring the elections. He led operatives to monitor polling activities in several key areas across the state.
Their visible presence at the grassroots level underscored the Commission’s unwavering commitment to promoting transparency, accountability and institutional vigilance in Nigeria’s electoral processes.
Earlier, while addressing the officers assigned to monitor the electoral process, , the Acting Zonal Director, Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE 1 Ahmed Ghali, reaffirmed the Commission’s mandate to ensure that finances are not misused for wrongdoing.
According to him, “We are going there to monitor the election and ensure that it is peaceful.”
Ghali later toured several polling units in the Ikeja, Agege, Surulere, and Apapa local government areas.
Speaking on the exercise and the reports from the Directorate’s personnel on duty, he said: “The exercise has been peaceful. We have not received any news of vote buying in any of the polling units visited so far. We are still monitoring until voting is completed”.
Justice Olugboyega Ogunfowora of Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta, on Friday sentenced the duo of Mustakeem Balogun and Soliudeen Majekodunmi to death by hanging. At the same time, Lukmon Abdulgafar bagged life imprisonment over the murder of 16-year-old Sofia Okeowo at Kugba area, Abeokuta, on January 28, 2022.
The state Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Mr Oluwasina Ogungbade, disclosed this in a statement sent to journalists on Friday. Recall that Sofia had gone to visit her boyfriend, Mustakeem, who had sexual intercourse with her, after which he was said to have viciously attacked and strangled the deceased with the support of Soliudeen and then beheaded her.
They subsequently cut parts of Sofia’s thighs and stuffed her headless body into a sack, after which the deceased’s head was taken to Lukmon’s house to be burnt with a local burner. In a viral video that surfaced on the internet in January 2022, the trio were caught by community guards with Sofia’s head burning in the local burner.
They were also seen reciting incantations over her corpse. The commissioner’s statement read, “Today, July 11, 2025, the trio of Mustakeem Balogun, Soliudeen Majekodunmi, and Lukmon Abdulgafar faces the full wrath of the law over the gruesome killing of Sofia Okeowo.
“The dastardly act which occurred on January 28th 2022, around Kugba, Abeokuta saw Mustakeem Balogun lure 16-year-old Sofia to have canal knowledge of her and later kill her in preparation for a premeditated money ritual charms.
“The two other culprits are Soliudeen Majekodunmi and Lukman Abdulgafar. “Justice Olugboyega Ogunfowora of the Ogun State High Court has, however, found the trio guilty of the crime committed and has therefore sentenced Mustakeem Balogun and Soliudeen Majekodunmi to death by hanging while Lukman Abdulgafar received a life sentence.”
The commissioner further stated that the present administration does not allow crime to thrive, prompting the state to secure the conviction of the three criminals, which will serve as a deterrent to other ritualists.
Voting officially commenced across Lagos State today as residents head to the polls to elect their local government chairmen and councillors in the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).
Our correspondents on the ground report that several polling units witnessed low voter turnout so far, with many centres appearing deserted despite the early arrival of electoral officers and materials.
Security personnel were stationed across key areas, and the voting process is ongoing peacefully in most locations.
Though, residents were seen coming out to vote in some local government councils but there was large record of low turnout in many local government council areas in Lagos.
The Coroner’s Court investigating the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has ruled out foul play or homicide in the case. Delivering her findings on Friday at the Ikorodu Magistrate Court in Lagos, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi concluded that the singer’s death was not the result of any criminal act.
However, the coroner found that the actions of the auxiliary nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe, who administered an injection to Mohbad without a doctor’s prescription, were both unlawful and professionally negligent. The court recommended that the nurse be prosecuted for gross negligence and illegal medical practice.
Citing Section 29 of the Lagos State Coroner Law, Magistrate Shotobi urged the Directorate of Public Prosecutions to take up the case against the unlicensed nurse.
The coroner also called for further investigation into a prior petition by Mohbad against Naira Marley and Sam Larry, alleging assault and intimidation—issues that resurfaced during the inquest.
In addition, the court criticized Mohbad’s father for burying him hastily without insisting on an autopsy, and faulted the singer’s wife for not taking him to the hospital promptly when he fell ill.
The court further noted that social media influencers and content creators had distorted facts about the case during the proceedings, in ways that could compromise the integrity of the judicial process.
Lastly, the coroner recommended broader reforms, including improvements in healthcare service delivery and stronger responses from law enforcement to protect citizens.
The Iyalode of Ibadanland in-Council under the leadership of the Iyalode of Ibadan, High Chief (Mrs) Theresa Oyekanmi on Thursday , 10th July 2025 paid a solemn condolence visit to the family of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Dr. Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, who passed on recently after a brief but dignified reign.
Led by the representative of the Iyalode, the delegation visited the late monarch’s family compound to express their heartfelt sympathies and support to the bereaved family. Speaking during the visit, the team described the late Olubadan as a father to all and a leader who embodied wisdom, patience, and a deep love for the culture and people of Ibadanland.
“We came, not to mourn , but to celebrate the life of Kabiyesi with the Olakulehin family, on the passing into glory of our illustrious patriarch. We remember him as a beacon of humility and service who has left an indelible mark in the history of Ibadanland. Kabiyesi lived an honourable life, and though his reign was brief, it carried the weight of peace and dignity,” the Iyalode said.
In continuation of their condolence visit, the Iyalode Chiefs also visited the Olubadan-in-Council at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, to express their shared grief and reaffirm their solidarity with the traditional leadership of Ibadanland. The chiefs were received by members of the Olubadan-in-Council, who appreciated the gesture and noted that the unity and reverence shown by the Iyalode Chiefs during this period of mourning reflects the enduring strength and harmony of Ibadan’s traditional institutions.
In the entourage were;Oloye Iyalode of Ibadanland (Iyalode in council); Oloye Yewande Durosaro – Osi Iyalode of Ibadanland; Oloye Onikepo Akande – Iyalaje Iyalode of Ibadanland,; Oloye Kudirat Adeleke – Ekerin Iyalode of Ibadanland;Oloye Mojisola Ladipo – Ekefa Iyalode of Ibadanland; Oloye Olanrewaju Otiti – Agbaakin Iyalode of Ibadanland; Oloye Tawakalitu Sharafadeen Alli – Aregbe Omo Iyalode of Ibadanland; Oloye Folake Akande – Bada Iyalode of Ibadanland; Oloye Ayo Alaga – Ajia Iyalode of Ibadanland; Oloye Onibiyi Scott – Jagun Iyalode of Ibadanland
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is reportedly considering welcoming Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, into its fold amid growing speculation about his plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Sources familiar with the matter told SaharaReporters that Adeleke’s interest in joining the APC is not new, but the party is now seriously weighing the move, believing his defection could strengthen its grip on Osun State.
“Deliberations are ongoing about Adeleke joining the APC,” a party chieftain disclosed. “The thinking among APC leaders is that, as the sitting governor, his defection would be a strategic advantage in Osun. But the decision is still pending.”
Another APC insider in the state emphasized that the final call would come from President Bola Tinubu. “If the President gives the green light, the party will likely support Adeleke’s move. After all, he’s the party leader,” the source said.
However, concerns remain within APC ranks. Some members fear Adeleke’s entry could trigger internal conflict, especially among former PDP members who defected to the APC due to disagreements with the governor.
“The question now is, how will those who left PDP because of Adeleke react if he joins APC?” one source asked.
When contacted, the Osun APC Chairman, Sooko Taju Lawal, said the state chapter is not part of any ongoing discussions regarding Adeleke’s defection and has no official knowledge of such plans.
“We are not aware of, or involved in, any process of Adeleke joining the APC,” Lawal stated. On whether the party would accept him if he decides to move, he responded cautiously: “Let it happen first, then we’ll know how to handle it. I don’t want to say too much for now.”
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on all members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to remain steadfast and committed to the shared vision of progress, unity and development.
He urged other opposition politicians that are in the coalition, especially members of the PDP, to return to the Party, likening their alliance as people who abandoned a house due to internal challenges.
Speaking at the end of the Party’s South West Zonal Caucus meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State, the Governor emphasized unity, urging coalition members to address issues collaboratively rather than leaving due to temporary setbacks.
“You can’t abandon your house because of a leaking roof,” Governor Makinde declared. He added that the PDP is built on solid foundations, and like any structure, it may face wear and tear. It is the responsibility of all Party members to fix the leaks, strengthen the foundation, and keep the house standing for the people of this country.
Governor Makinde acknowledged the sacrifices of all Party members and leaders and reaffirmed his commitment to working together with other critical stakeholders in the Party towards the success of the PDP in future elections. “Let us fix the roof together and keep this house strong for the future,” Governor Makinde concluded.
The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYOSEMA) has issued a flash flood alert for residents of Ibadan, particularly those living in Akinyele, Egbeda, and Oluyole Local Government Areas (LGAs).
The agency is urging residents in these areas to take proactive measures to mitigate the impact of potential flooding.
In a statement released on Friday afternoon, SEMA’s Administrative Secretary, Mrs. Ojuolape Busari, said the Flood Early Warning System’s latest weather forecast indicates heavy rainfall is expected in the affected LGAs.
Mrs. Busari, who noted that the agency works hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Environment and Natural resources, advised that some areas could receive over 100mm (about 4 inches) of rain in the next 24 hours.
Mrs. Busari highlighted that the heaviest rainfall is expected North-East of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the airport.
Her words, “The advice has become imperative to activate the concerned Local Government Authorities and communities to take necessary actions to mitigate the risk of flooding and avoid loss of lives, displacement, and significant damage to property and infrastructure.”
She added that areas around IITA (Akinyele), the airport (Egbeda), and the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN, Oluyole) will experience significant rainfall.
She warned residents that flash floods could affect streets, with low-lying areas flooding rapidly.
Mrs. Busari also added that roads may become difficult or impossible to use, stressing that heavy rain will make driving hazardous.
She advised residents to avoid driving or walking through floodwaters.
“Turn around, don’t drown”, she said.
Busari added, “If you live in a flood-prone area, be prepared to move to higher ground if instructed.
