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Final Journey of a King: The Controversial Burial of Oba Sikiru Adetona and Erosion of Yoruba Traditions

David July 20, 2025 0 Comment

FEATURE ARTICLE By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi The recent burial of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, has ignited a wave of controversy across the Yoruba nation and beyond....

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Tinubu, Guinea-Bissau President, Niger PM bid Buhari farewell

David July 16, 2025 0 Comment

President Bola Tinubu, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau and Niger Republic Prime Minister, Ali Lamine Zeine, were among thousands of people who attended the funeral rites of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari...

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Editorial: Muhammadu Buhari: The Complex Legacy of a Soldier-Statesman

David July 16, 2025 0 Comment

Editorial: Muhammadu Buhari: The Complex Legacy of a Soldier-Statesman Published by Nigerian Monitor With the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria reflects on the legacy of a man whose presence loomed large over...

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Shettima pays condolence visit to Buhari’s family in London

David July 14, 2025 0 Comment

Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, paid a condolence visit to the family of late former President Muhammadu Buhari in London. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications,...

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From Tafawa-Balewa to Tinubu: Oba Adetona, the Awujale who reigned with 16 Commanders-in-Chief, by Gabriel Akinadewo

David July 14, 2025 0 Comment

When Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, who died on July 13, ascended the throne of his forefathers in 1960, the late Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa, was Nigeria’s Commander-in-Chief. That was...

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Awujale of Ijebuland passes on at 91

David July 14, 2025 0 Comment

Governor Dapo Abiodun Announces the Passing of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Awujale of Ijebuland It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the...

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President Tinubu, 25 ministers, others to attend Buhari’s burial Tuesday

David July 14, 2025 0 Comment

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi The Federal Government has rolled out an elaborate state burial programme for Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), who passed away in London on Sunday, after a prolonged illness. Speaking at...

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FG postpones special FEC session in honour of Buhari, declares Tuesday public holiday

David July 14, 2025 0 Comment

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi The Federal Government has postponed the special Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting earlier scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a...

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Tinubu mourns Buhari, orders national flags at half-mast

David July 13, 2025 0 Comment

• Shettima to accompany late President’s remains from London By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally announced the death of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away this afternoon in...

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Breaking News: Former President Buhari dies in London

David July 13, 2025 0 Comment

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi Nigeria is in mourning following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who passed away on this afternoon, in a private clinic in London. He was 82. A brief statement...