Why I Resigned From PDP – Atiku Abubakar Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ending his long-standing association with the party. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Jada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Atiku conveyed his heartfelt appreciation for the roles and opportunities the party had offered him over the years. He attributed his resignation to irreconcilable crisis rocking the party in the last few years. His resignation takes immediate effect.
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RMAFC Federal Commissioner, Bimbo Kolade Mourns Late President Buhari A member of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, representing Oyo State, Hon Bimbo Kolade has described the passage of former President Muhammadu Buhari as painful and huge loss to the Nation. Kolade in a statement on Monday extolled the great virtues of the late Nigerian leader worthy of emulation by all. ” I received the news of the passing of His Excellency, former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, with profound sadness. “I was privileged to meet him directly on two occasions and had the honor of serving our nation under…
“Late Buhari Was My Brother, Friend and Soldier in the Journey of Nationhood” Ibrahim Babangida It is with a deeply heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of my friend, my brother, my course mate, and a fellow soldier in the journey of nationhood — President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. Our paths crossed in 1962 when we both joined the Nigerian Military Training College in Kaduna. From those early days, Muhammadu stood out — quiet yet resolute, principled yet humble, deeply patriotic and fiercely loyal to Nigeria. Through the years, we shared trenches and trials, dreams and disappointments,…
Immediate Past Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Apesin Isiwo Ijebu, Sarafa Tunji Isola Mourns Late Awujale A Statesman Monarch Ascends: The Iroko Has Fallen in Ijebuland Today, Sunday, 13th July 2025, the earth stood still in Ijebu, and the heavens welcomed one of its finest creations. It is with a heavy heart and unspeakable grief that I join the entire Ijebuland, Ogun State, and Nigeria at large in mourning the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona, GCON, Ogbagba II, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. The news of Kabiyesi’s departure strikes me deeply—not…
Buhari Remains One of The Greatest Nigerians Even in Death __ Oyo APC The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has lamented the passing of the immediate former president of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as an uncommon hero and one of the greatest citizens of the country that have lived. The former president reportedly died on Sunday at a London hospital where he had been for treatment in the past few days. He was aged 82 years. In a statement issued on Sunday and made available to journalists in Ibadan by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, Oyo…
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…
Oyo NULGE Election: Group Backs Adeogun For Chairman, Others The Authentic Integrity Group has declared Candidates for Oyo State park positions ahead of the 2025 state delegates conference. The declaration comes on the heels of the team proven track record in promoting the image of the Union and relentlessly protecting the interest and welfare of members across all cadres and departments in the Local Government Service, Primary Health Care Board and State Universal Basic Education Board of the State. “Our stewardship has been one of integrity, inclusiveness, capacity building, equity in representation, and welfare-driven policies that have reshaped the narrative…
Elebu/Abese/Asaka, Aba Ado, Olosun, Agbada Residents Appeal To Governor Makinde Open Letter to Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde Dear Governor Makinde, We, the concerned residents of Elebu/Abese/Asaka, Aba Ado, Olosun, Agbada, and surrounding communities, are writing to bring to your attention the deplorable state of the Elebu-IDI AHUN Road. Despite our repeated efforts to reach out to your office and the state government through various media channels, our pleas have fallen on deaf ears. The Elebu-IDI AHUN Road has become a death trap, particularly during the rainy season. The waterlogged road claims lives annually, and with another rainy season upon us,…
Dino Melaye Called to Bar, Joins Ranks of Nigeria’s Newest Lawyers Former senator and political figure, Dino Melaye, was officially called to the Nigerian Bar on Thursday in Abuja, marking a new chapter in his career. Clad in his legal robes, Melaye joined hundreds of aspiring lawyers at the Nigerian Law School’s Call to Bar ceremony, where he took the oath and pledged to uphold the ethics of the legal profession. The ceremony, held at the Body of Benchers Complex, attracted dignitaries, family members, and legal luminaries who gathered to witness the transition of the latest batch of law graduates…
Senate Replaces Natasha, Appoints Aniekan Bassey as new Chairman Senate Committee on Diaspora & NGOs The Senate has announced a fresh change in its committee leadership. At today’s plenary, the President of the Senate Goodswill Akpabio named Aniekan Bassey as the new Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations. He replaces Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, whose chairmanship of the committee had remained in limbo following her recent suspension. Recall that in a minor reshuffle earlier in February, Senator Natasha was removed as Chair of the Senate Committee on Local Content and reassigned to the Diaspora and NGOs Committee.…