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Buhari Tried His Best for Nigeria – Jonathan, Obasanjo
He will be remembered as a courageous leader, a disciplined officer, and a committed public servant who made considerable contributions towards the peace and progress of our dear nation.
Nigeria’s former Presidents Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, and Olusegun Obasanjo, have expressed sadness on the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a separate condolences, the two former leaders described Buhari as a courageous leader who served the nation with character and sense of patriotism.
The former President who stated this in a condolence message released on Sunday, noted that the Buhari was deeply admired across the strata of society because of his honesty and discipline.
In the condolence message signed by Ikechukwu Eze, S.A. to H.E. Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, epitomised Buhari as “a notable leader, patriot, and elder statesman who served our beloved nation as both a military Head of State and President, to the best of his abilities.“
He will be remembered as a courageous leader, a disciplined officer, and a committed public servant who made considerable contributions towards the peace and progress of our dear nation.
The late President was deeply admired across the strata of society for his decency, integrity and exemplary life of service. As a leader, he was selfless in his commitment to his duty and served the country with character and a deep sense of patriotism.“
In his passing Nigeria has lost one of its foremost leaders, and I have lost a respected colleague and elder.
His legacy will continue to endure in the hearts of all who value sacrifice, integrity, perseverance and devotion to national ethos.“
On behalf of my family and the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the good people of Katsina State and all Nigerians who mourn this great loss.
May Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Jannatul Firdaus.”
Similarly, Obasanjo today, described as a great loss the demise of the former president Muhammadu Buhari.
He described Buhari as a patriot, a statesman who has tried his best , contributed immensely to the socioeconomic and political development of the country.
While asking God to repose his soul,he said that the former president would be greatly missed by families and friends
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170 Foreigners Seeking Nigerian Citizenship – Tunji Ojo
According to the Minister, the 170 applications will undergo rigorous scrutiny by a high-level panel comprising representatives from the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
One hundred and seventy (170) foreign nationals are seeking Nigerian citizenship.
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Interior Minister, disclosed this in Abuja after chairing a meeting of the Citizenship Advisory Committee, which vets all citizenship requests before forwarding recommendations to President Bola Tinubu for approval.
Tunji-Ojo noted that citizenship of the world’s largest Black nation is not for everyone.
“Anyone who holds the citizenship of our great country must be a person of strong character and impeccable integrity, reflecting the true values of Nigeria,” he declared.
According to the Minister, the 170 applications will undergo rigorous scrutiny by a high-level panel comprising representatives from the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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NPF to celebrate 70 years of women in policing
In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Wednesday, the celebration is scheduled to hold from December 3 to 4, 2025, and will bring together serving and retired female officers alongside the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to celebrate 70 years of women in policing, honouring seven decades of courage, resilience, and service since the first set of female officers were enlisted in 1955.
In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Wednesday, the celebration is scheduled to hold from December 3 to 4, 2025, and will bring together serving and retired female officers alongside the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
The statement noted that the milestone “underscores the vital role of women in strengthening law enforcement and fostering community trust across the nation.
It added that the IGP commended the invaluable contributions of female officers to the operational effectiveness and public image of the Force, saying their “dedication and compassion have continued to be integral to the foundation of policing in Nigeria.”
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FG building highways to last 100 years — Umahi
The minister said that the new design standards combine recycling, milling and concrete reinforcement to build highways capable of withstanding decades of heavy traffic and harsh weather.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, says that the federal government is building a new generation of highways designed to last between 50 and 100 years.
Umahi spoke during an inspection of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway (Section I), saying that the new highways mark a sharp departure from Nigeria’s long history of poorly constructed and short-lived roads.
He emphasised that the ministry has adopted a new approach that prioritises durability, innovation and cost-effectiveness over the traditional “cut-and-fill” method blamed for frequent road failures.
The minister said that the new design standards combine recycling, milling and concrete reinforcement to build highways capable of withstanding decades of heavy traffic and harsh weather.
“We are building roads that will stand the test of time, roads that will last between 50 and 100 years, save public funds, and promote economic growth,” Umahi declared.
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