Interviews – Page 4

17 July

Applauses for Tinubu over Buhari’s burial, rite of passage

By, Onome Jackson.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is getting more than a round of applause for presidential and befitting burial of his predecessor. YOUNEWS learnt many are saying, It was not just a humane gesture; it was a profound lesson in leadership! President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu indeed displayed deep humanity in the way he honoured and buried his predecessor, showing ...

13 July

Tinubu summons emergency FEC meeting over Buhari’s death

By Sola Hundogan President Bola Tinubu has summoned an emergency session of the Federal Executive Council scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a UK hospital on Sunday. Tinubu disclosed this in a tribute he personally signed Sunday evening, shortly after news of Buhari’s passing broke. The President confirmed ...

13 July

Tinubu calls, condoles with Aisha Buhari, orders flags @ half mast

By, Joke Thomas President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences. President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-mast as a mark of respect for the departed leader, Muhammadu Buhari . Tinubu announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. YOUNEWS is aware that President Buhari died today in ...

13 July

BREAKING: Ex-President, Buhari dies in London Hospital @ 82

By, Ayoofe Aiyedatiwa Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died in a clinic in London, United Kingdom, at the age of 82. Garba Shehu, the former spokesperson, announced his demise on Sunday in a post on X. “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in ...

10 July

July 12, Lagos LG election : No Vehicle Movement, 3 a.m till 3 p.m

By Biola Davies The Lagos State Police Command has announced that there will be TOTAL RESTRICTION of vehicular movement throughout Lagos State from 3am on Saturda,y 12th July, 2025 till 3pm of same Saturda,y 12th July 2025 for the Lagos Local Government Elections.The restriction of vehicular movement will apply to all roads and waterways within Lagos State jurisdiction.OTHER DETAILS: Prohibition ...

10 July

Tinubu’s govt protests US, UAE tighten visa rules

By, Sola Hundogan The Federal Government in Nigeria is unhappy with the recent decision by the United States to impose tighter visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens. The FG is describing the move as disproportionate, calling for “reconsideration in the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation.” YOUNEWS is aware that Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, led an FG delegation that held ...

9 July

Atiku’s step by step strategies to unseat Tinubu revealed

By, Onome Jackson Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is burning the cylinder from all available ends to clinch his life long ambition of becoming Nigeria’s President. YOUNEWS learnt he has strongly rejected mounting calls from political leaders and stakeholders in Southern Nigeria urging him to step aside in favour of a Southern presidential candidate in ADC The demand, which has ...

8 July

Ladoja battles late Ajimobi to be Olubadan, says, I’m destined

By, Ayoofe Aiyedatiwa That Chief Ladoja is now positioned as the natural successor, to the stool of Olubadan would not be so if the review of Olubadan Chieftancy tradition by late Ajimobi had sailed through. In 2027, Rashidi Ladoja, former governor of Oyo State and the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, on a Tuesday, August 26th noted that incumbent Governor Abiola ...

7 July

Olubadan dies @ 90, exactly One year on throne

By, Ayoofe Aiyedatiwa The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is dead. The monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of today, Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending a year on the throne. He died barely two days after celebrating his 90th birthday. Oba Olakulehin received the staff of office from Oyo State Governor ...

7 July

Tinubu sells Nigeria Agric Investment @ BRICS meeting

By, Desmond Makinde President Bola Tinubu has assured that investment in Agriculture is worth it in Nigeria. He has assured that all bottlenecks hindering the realisation of the agricultural sector’s potential, including livestock production, are being removed to enable food sovereignty and export. He made these know In a bilateral meeting held at the Copacabana Forte with Brazilian President Luiz ...