Author: David Great

The Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, in Kano State, Hashimu Dungurawa, has dismissed rumours suggesting that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is set to defect to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Speaking with journalists on Monday, Dungurawa criticized the speculations, stressing that Kwankwaso remains firmly rooted in his political ideology and is not one to make hasty decisions. “The question of Kwankwaso joining ADC or any other party is just a miscalculation of politicians who are afraid of the leader of Kwankwasiyya Movement, but I know Kwankwaso too well; he is not in a…

The planned burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday, has been postponed to Tuesday, July 15, 2025, due to logistics challenges that have delayed the return of his body to Nigeria. Empowered Newswire has learned from credible sources in London that the earliest the flight carrying Buhari’s remains can depart for Nigeria will be late Tuesday morning or early afternoon. Factors affecting the delay include hospital protocols, airport arrangements, and other logistical considerations. As a result, the initial plan to bury the former president in Daura today, Monday, could not be executed and has…

Prominent Nigerian leaders, including former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Ibrahim Babangida, ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, governors, and political figures across the country have paid glowing tributes to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo described Buhari as “a statesman, a colleague, a reputable soldier and co-patriot who will be sorely missed.” Obasanjo, who served as military Head of State from 1976 to 1979 and as civilian President from 1999 to 2007, expressed regret over Buhari’s death at a time the country needed his experience most. “I received…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away. The news was confirmed on Sunday afternoon by his former spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu. According to Shehu, “Buhari died on Sunday at a hospital in the United Kingdom.” Details surrounding the circumstances of his death have not yet been made public. Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 to 2023, had been living in the UK following his handover to President Bola Tinubu. His death comes amid national conversations about leadership transitions and the health of former African leaders abroad. More information is expected as family members and government officials prepare official…

Sunday Dare, former Minister of Sports and Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, has dismissed recent remarks made by Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, regarding the 2027 presidential election. El-Rufai had asserted that an opposition coalition would oust President Tinubu and send him “back to Lagos” during the 2027 polls. However, speaking in an interview on the Mic On Podcast released on Saturday, Dare said el-Rufai’s influence does not outweigh the collective voice of Nigerian voters. “Is El-Rufai 110 million Nigerians who will vote? How many voters does el-Rufai command? Even if he…

Paris is bracing for a tense 48 hours as the FIFA Club World Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Chelsea coincides with Bastille Day celebrations. To forestall possible unrest, the French government is deploying 11,500 police officers across the capital and surrounding areas. Though the final is taking place in the United States, large crowds of PSG supporters are expected to gather in Paris, echoing scenes from May 31 when the club won the Champions League. That night saw chaotic outbreaks, including 200 arrests, 20 injured police officers, smashed shop windows, and looting, especially on the Champs-Elysees. In response,…

Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has applauded the recent adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by a coalition of opposition leaders, describing the move as a positive development for Nigeria’s democratic landscape. Speaking during the Local Government Area Councilorship and Chairmanship elections held in Surulere, Lagos State, on Saturday, Gbajabiamila emphasized the importance of opposition parties in strengthening democracy. “There has to be some level of opposition in a democracy,” Gbajabiamila told reporters after casting his vote at Elizabeth Fowler Memorial Primary School, a designated polling unit in the area. He noted that a healthy…

Former Manchester United  coach Louis van Gaal says he has been cured of cancer and is keen for a return to the higher levels of the game. The 73-year-old announced three years ago that he was suffering from prostate cancer, but told a Dutch television talk show: “I’m no longer bothered by cancer.” When he announced his illness, Van Gaal was the coach of the Dutch national team but he has not worked since the last World Cup in Qatar in 2022. 2022 FIFA World Cup was staged for Messi to win – Van Gaal “Two years ago, I had…

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Bayo Ojulari, has announced the company’s intention to be listed on the stock exchange by 2028. He made this known while speaking at the 9th Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, International Seminar in Vienna, Austria. Ojulari, speaking before an audience of international energy leaders, OPEC ministers, oil executives, and global investors, confirmed the plan in a video shared on the company’s official X handle on Friday. “As I mentioned earlier, we have a roadmap to be listed by 2028,” “Nigeria has been undergoing a transformational…

Premier League side Crystal Palace have been relegated from the UEFA Europa League to the third-tier UEFA Conference League due to a breach of UEFA’s multi-club ownership rules. In contrast, French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais has retained its place in the Europa League, UEFA confirmed on Friday. Crystal Palace secured Europa League qualification after winning the FA Cup last season, while Lyon finished sixth in Ligue 1 to earn their spot. However, both clubs are linked to the Eagle Football Group — which holds a majority stake in Lyon and also had significant control over Palace through its chairman,…