Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, laid to rest in Ijebu Ode
The Awujale of Ijebuland and paramount ruler of the Ijebu people, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has been buried on Monday at his private residence in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The highly respected monarch, who died at the age of 91, was interred according to Islamic rites in a solemn, dignified ceremony attended by royal family […]
Awujale’s death, huge loss to Nigeria -AfDB president Adesina
The outgoing President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has described the passing of the Awùjalẹ̀ of Ijẹbuland, Ọba Sikiru Kayọde Adetọna, as a monumental loss to Ogun State and Nigeria. The monarch joined his ancestors on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 91. His remains were laid to rest at his […]
Why Fulani militia killings escape global attention – Security expert
A notable security expert, Steven Kefas has in a detailed report and exclusive interview narrated to Arewa PUNCH given insightsinto why Fulani militias have emerged the deadliest terror group in Nigeria. Kefas who is deeply worried by the unabating killings going on in his region and the north as a whole backed up his investigations and […]
BREAKING: Buhari’s body leaves London for Nigeria
The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday morning, departed London, the United Kingdom, for Daura, Katsina State, ahead of a state burial. PUNCH Online reports that the body of the late president was conveyed on a Nigerian Air Force craft. Vice President Kashim Shettima is, leading a high-level Federal Government delegation to finalise […]
2027: Adeleke attacks Aregbesola over plan to oust gov
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday, took a swipe at the Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, saying the former governor left huge debt for his predecessors in office. Aregbesola, who was governor between November 27, 2010, and November 27, 2018, had enjoyed a cordial public relationship with Adeleke since […]
UN Deputy Secretary-General pays tribute to Buhari in New York
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, on Monday, visited the Nigeria House in New York to pay tributes to Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Mohammed, who served under Buhari both as Minister of Environment and earlier at the Petroleum Trust Fund, signed the condolence register and prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul. […]
Kidnapped Chief Imam of Uromi regains freedom
The Police Command in Edo has announced the release of the Chief Imam of Uromi, Sheikh Moritada Obhakhoboh, from kidnappers’ captivity.CSP Moses Yamu, the command’s Public Relations Officer, in a statement released on Monday night, said that the release followed “intense and sustained pressure” on his abductors. Yamu said the cleric, who was kidnapped on […]
