NATIONAL MOURNING: FG Declares Public Holiday in Honour of Buhari
By Ed Malik, A | ed@ddnewsonline.com | posted 14th July, 2025 The Nigerian Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late…
TRIBUTE TO A BROTHER, FRIEND, AND PATRIOT — MUHAMMADU BUHARI (GCFR)
By General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.) It is with a deeply heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of my friend, my brother, my course mate, and…
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82
By Ogungbayi Beedee Adeyemi Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, a towering figure in the nation’s political and military history, passed away today at the age of 82 in a London…
Climate Tragedy as 12-Year-Old Dies in Edo Flood on Way to Exam Centre, Principal Arrested
By: Calista Oyeoba / Posted July 9, 2025Unpreparedness and lack of public information service concerning the hazardous effects of climate change as observed in the recent heavy downpour and flooding…
RIP: An Iroko Falls in Oyo Kingdom As Olubadan of Ibadanland Dies at 90
By Ogungbayi Beedee Adeyemi / Posted July 7, 2025 The Nigerian nation, especially the western region was thrown into mourning following the death of the royal Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin,…
And Pope Francis Died
By Ed Malik, A | ed@ddnewsonline.com | posted 21st April, 2025 Drawing the rope beyond the curtain of time, Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church and…
Former Senate President’s Son Proposes Renaming Enugu Stadium after Late Chairman, Christian Chukwu
Orji Nwafor-Orizu Esq, Principal Partner at Friends Chambers and son of former Senate President Sen Akweke Nwafor-Orizu, has proposed renaming the Enugu Stadium, popularly known as Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu,…
BREAKING: Doyin Okupe Dies at 72 years
By Ed Malik, A | ed@ddnewsonline.com | posted 7th March, 2025 Dr. Adedoyin Ajibike Okupe, a distinguished Nigerian physician and politician, has passed away at the age of 72. His…
Police Clarify Former Comptroller of Immigration Died in Hotel After Female Visit, Trash Kidnap Claim
By Ed Malik, A | ed@ddnewsonline.com | posted 5th March, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of retired Comptroller General of…
Okpebholo’s New Law: Collaborators of Kidnappers Face Death Penalty in Edo.
By Ed Malik, A | ed@ddnewsonline.com | posted 26th february, 2025 The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has enacted the Kidnapping Prohibition (Amendment) Law 2025, introducing stricter measures to…