Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, is dead. The deceased spokesperson, Garba Shehu, confirmed his death in a statement issued on Sunday, July 13th.

The family of the former president has announced the passing of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin,” the statement reads.

The former president died in a London hospital where he had gone for a medical examination. He was reportedly taken into the intensive care unit (ICU) after falling ill in London.

Just last week, Nigerians mourned the passing of former Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper, Peter Rufai.

Rufai passed away on Thursday after battling a prolonged illness. He was 61 years old.

Dodomayana, as he is fondly called, was widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers Nigeria has produced.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria also announced the demise of the former goalkeeper on the team’s official X account.

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“Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion,” the post reads.

“Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond.”

During his playing career that lasted two decades, Rufai played in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.

He also represented Nigeria at two World Cups and as many Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

Rufai’s death happened on a day the world of football is mourning Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.
Jota died in a car crash in Spain earlier in the day, alongside his brother.

His untimely death has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, coming just days after what seemed to be the peak of his personal and professional life.

The Spanish sports newspaper MARCA reported the incident on Thursday, confirming that Jota died at the scene of the accident.

Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadan Land, has joined his ancestors.

According to information obtained by Tribune Online, the monarch, who took the throne in July 2024, passed away early on Monday, July 7, 2025, following a year in power.

The demise of Oba Olakulehin, born July 5, 1935, is coming barely two days after celebrating his 90th birthday.

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According to reports, Oba Olakulehin received the staff of office from Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde, on July 12, 2024, as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Oba Olakulehin ascended the throne from the chieftancy rung of Balogun Olubadan, following the demise of Oba (Dr.) Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, who died at the age of 81 years on March 14, 2024.

More details coming soon

The Devastating floods in Texas have claimed at least 67 lives, including 21 children, and rescue crews are still looking for people who may still be missing.

Communities and summer camps in central Texas were submerged when rivers overflowed due to Friday’s intense rains.

At the centre of the Texas Hill Country tragedy, Kerr County, has already reported 59 fatalities.

Sheriff Larry Leitha said that includes the 21 children in this number.

He said that four youngsters and eighteen adults are still awaiting identification.

Furthermore, Camp Mystic is a historic Christian girls camp along the Guadalupe River that blew over its banks during the storms,

leaving eleven girls and a counsellor missing.

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When the floodwaters struck, there were about 700 females living in the camp.

Also, According to a counsellor, the camp’s top cabins were flooded, requiring frightened youngsters to be evacuated aboard military trucks.

Deaths were also caused by floodwaters in nearby counties. Burnet County reported two fatalities,

Kendall County reported one, and Travis County reported four dead and thirteen missing.

A woman was also discovered dead in her flooded automobile in San Angelo.

Texas Floods; Rescue Team Say 850 Person Have Been Rescued So Far!

Officials said over 850 people have been rescued so far, including some who clung to trees to escape the rising waters.

With more rain expected and a flood watch still in effect for Kerr County, authorities warn that the death toll could rise further.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has issued a major disaster declaration,

prompting the deployment of Federal Emergency Management Agency teams and Coast Guard helicopters to assist local responders.

However, the Texas floods have also sparked criticism of deep staffing cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Trump administration,

which some say may have undermined the capacity to issue timely and precise weather warnings.

Kristi Noem, the secretary of homeland security, admitted that the original forecast had only issued a “moderate” flood watch,

Further failing to account for the magnitude of the final storm that caused river levels to rise to 29 feet.

Experts and local officials caution that underfunded weather offices may make towns more susceptible to future disasters.

The cruelty of the catastrophe is shown in scenes at Camp Mystic. Bed frames, mattresses, and personal items are lying broken and covered in filth, and mud lines extend six feet up the cottage walls.

According to reports, Richard “Dick” Eastland, the camp’s long-time director, passed away while attempting to rescue campers.

Following an eight-week federal trial, Sean Diddy Combs was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution

but cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering charges on Wednesday.

Mr. Combs, 55, was found not guilty of the most serious accusations against him by a Manhattan jury.

With the help of a group of compliant workers, prosecutors had charged the well-known producer with forcing two ex-girlfriends, Casandra Ventura

and a lady who testified under a false identity as “Jane,” into having unwelcome sex with male prostitutes.

Diddy however maintained that the sexual actions were consensual and refuted all of the accusations.

For Mr. Combs, who was thrilled in court, the outcome is somewhat of a victory, even with a partial conviction.

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Had he been found guilty of more charges in the case, he might have received a life sentence.

Furthermore the he judge will decide the ultimate punishment, although he could receive a maximum of 20 years in jail

for the two transportation for prostitution counts (10 years for each count).

Meanwhile, After the verdict was read, Diddy Combs put his hands together and mouthed “thank you, thank you” at the jurors.

Later, he dropped to his knees, apparently in prayer, and started a round of applause in court.

His supporters and family began clapping and whistling for his legal team, who embraced each other.

Sean Diddy Combs Could Be Released On Bond

Immediately after Mr. Combs was cleared of sex-trafficking and racketeering charges,

a defence attorney requested that the judge release him from custody so that he could await punishment.

Before making a decision, the court stated that he would listen to arguments on the matter.

Furthermore the racially diverse panel of eight men and four women,

ranging in age from 30 to 74, sent several notes to the judge

during deliberations, both asking for evidence and expressing concern about one juror.

In the government’s closing argument, Mr. Combs was described as the leader of a criminal business who “used power, violence, and fear to get what he wanted.”

According to a prosecution, Mr. Combs coerced his women into having physically demanding sex sessions with hired men

while he masturbated and recorded them using threats, assault, and financial control.

The defence team for Mr. Combs however informed the jury during its closing argument

that the government’s evidence was incongruous with its position.

Although it admitted that Mr. Combs had used drugs and committed domestic violence,

it however maintained that the claim that he was a sex trafficker or criminal kingpin was “badly exaggerated.”

Many people were feared dead, and an unknown number have been kidnapped after unknown gunmen opened fire at lodges around the Total petrol station in Oko, Anambra State

Reports reveal that the attack began on Thursday evening, June 19.

Federal Polytechnic Oko students who filmed the attack from their lodge captured two cars that the gunmen arrived in. The students are heard expressing fears for their lives.

Videos shared online show some people who had been shot lying in their own blood. While some were dead, others writhed in agony, but no one could risk venturing into the chaos outside to get them medical help as the shooting continued for hours.

Unconfirmed reports claim some lecturers were among those kidnapped.

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As to what led to the shooting, it is alleged that it might be connected to another checkpoint being mounted around Total petrol station by the operation Udo Ga Achi security outfit. Reports claim tension began after the checkpoint was put up in addition to other checkpoints close by.

It was not clarified how anger over the checkpoint resulted in an attack. The people responsible for the attack are also not known.

Meanwhile, Nigerian Afrobeats star Iyanya has dedicated a song to victims of the Yelewata massacre in Benue State.

The killings in Benue trended after over 200 people were reportedly massacred in Yelewata in the Guma Local Government Area of the state.

Reacting in a song, Iyanya condoled with Benue people and prayed for divine intervention.

He urged the victims to continue believing in God even in this trying time, stressing that he can turn their sorrows to joy.

Sharing the video via X, he captioned it, “We are praying for the people of Benue.”

He said, “I want to dedicate this song to all people of Benue State. It’s trying time for the whole country because we all share your pain.

“I pray God comforts everybody who lost a friend or brother, mother, father, family member. God will intervene.”

President of the federal republic of Nigeria, Ahmed Tinubu has revealed his plans to visit the attacked communities in Benue this Wednesday

According to reports, the president was billed to visit Kaduna state on Wednesday,

but has now rescheduled his visit so he can reach out to the Benue residents

Popular social media crusader, Martin’s Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, has shared a very disturbing scene from the Benue attack

Verydarkman who visited the scene of the crime on Sunday, June 16th, 2025, could be seen emotionally showing the carcasses from the raid

About 200 people have been killed in the northcentral Nigerian town following an overnight attack,

which occurred from late Friday night, June 15, into Saturday morning. The attack took place in Yelwata, a town in Benue State.

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Sharing the visuals from the scene, Verydarkman wrote and we quote:

WARNING ⛔️
This post is highly sensitive as it contains images that some viewers may find disturbing or offensive so viewers discretion is highly advised…

.i am live in yelewata in benue state where over 200 people were kpaid yesterday being 14/6/2025…

dear president bola Ahmed tinubu is this what you promised Nigeria during the campaign,

look at this video for how long will this continue,BENUE IS BLEEDING,when does this stop?

Watch the Video HERE

Meanwhile Many Nigerians are condemning the government over its silence in the killings in Benue

Although President Tinubu did release a statement, it was deemed late and only after many Nigerians began to drag him

Benue is bleeding, Nigeria is bleeding, what is the way forward? How do we solve these incessant killings of Nigerians?

Nigerian Singer, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2face Idibia, has condemned the killings of over 200 persons in Benue state

The singer who is originally from Benue spoke from a heavy heart over the death of his people

In a video posted online, the singer said his heart is heavy over the repeatedly k!llings in the state which has now become a ‘’National emergency.”

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‘’My heart is heavy, terribly sad, terribly angry! It’s become a national emergency

what is going on in my state, Benue state….I can’t wrap my head around it. It’s just business as usual.

Condemn the killings but this thing has to stop. This thing has to involve everybody in this country. It is not child’s play.

It’s becoming ridiculous. Haba! I don’t even know where to express my sadness, my grief, my anger, my frustration,

for this thing to keep happening over and over again..every time it happens we will call on the governor, call on the President…Hab!!!

This thing is not funny. It’s not funny anymore. It’s gone beyond condemning. Serious action needs to start to take place”

Benue Killings: 2face Idibia Calls For Urgent Action

Meanwhile, recall that scores of people in Yelewata, Benue state were killed by herdsmen who came in from Nasarawa state.

Yelwata is a border town between Nasarawa and Benue states and less than 40 minutes’ drive from Makurdi, the state capital.

The attackers invaded the community around 10 p.m. on Friday and operated unchallenged till the early hours of Saturday, June 16.

According to reports , the invaders stormed Yelewata in their numbers from two fronts,

overpowered the youths and the police personnel who stood up against them

and opened fire on defenceless Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

who were taking refuge in market stalls and the community members.

While the attack on Yelewata was ongoing, another set of marauders besieged Daudu, in the same Guma LGA.

2face Idibia is one of the many celebrities that have condemned the killings which have continued to ravaged Benue

Watch the video of him speaking HERE

The pilots and cabin crew of the tragic Air India aircraft that crashed shortly after takeoff have been identified and their first images have been made public.

Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, who has 8,200 hours of flight experience was revealed as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s pilot.

First Officer Clive Kunder, from Mumbai, was co-piloting. He had logged 1,100 of flying hours and completed his training at the Florida-based Paris Air Flight School, according to local media.

Cabin crew members Nganthoi Sharma Kongbrailatpam and Lamnunthem Singson were also revealed to have been onboard.

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Senior members Shradha Dhavan and Aparna Mahadik, along with Saineeta Chakravarti,

Deepak Pathak, Maithili Patil, Irfan Shaikh, Roshni Songhare Rajendra, and Manisha Thapa were also named among the crew.

The only person believed to have survived the plane crash, which is thought to have killed hundreds of people in India, is a British father named Vishwash Kumar Ramesh.

After fleeing the downed Flight 171 Thursday  morning, the 40-year-old granted a brief interview from his hospital bed.

The passenger, who was in seat 11A when the plane came down in a residential area, recalled:

‘Thirty seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise and then the plane crashed. It all happened so quickly.’

When I got up, there were bodies all around me,’ he told local media. ‘I was scared. I stood up and ran.

There were pieces of the plane all around me. Someone grabbed hold of me and put me in an ambulance and brought me to the hospital.’

The plane had been carrying 242 passengers, including 53 Britons.

Those on board also included 159 Indian nationals, seven Portuguese and a Canadian.

Eleven of those on board were children, including two newborns.

It is however still unclear what could have led to the crash

But we solemnly mourn with the family of all those who have lost a loved one in the Air India plane crash.

An Air India Plane, heading for Gatwick, London, has crashed with its 242 passengers on board.

The plane crashed happened at take off from the Ahmedabad airport

From the videos circulating online with heavy smoke and fumes of fire from the plane,

it is not certain whether there will be survivors

But people were seen carried in stretchers into emergency vehicles

Meanwhile, the air India plane crashed into a residential area called Meghani Nagar, Faiz Ahmed Kidwai,

the director general of the Directorate of Civil Aviation, has told the Associated Press.

The AI171 flight had crashed just five minutes after taking off at 1:38pm local time, he said.

There were 232 passengers and 12 crew members onboard, Kidwai added.

“At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest.” 

The plane fell after departure on to the ground outside Ahmedabad’s airport perimeter, the Indian aviation regulator says.

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India’s civil aviation minister says he is “shocked and devastated” by the plane crash.

“I am personally monitoring the situation and have directed all aviation and emergency response agencies

to take swift and coordinated action,” says Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu.

“Rescue teams have been mobilised, and all efforts are being made to ensure medical aid

and relief support are being rushed to the site.

“My thoughts and prayers are with all those on board and their families.”

Meanwhile, this is the first crash ever of a Boeing 787 aircraft, according to the Aviation Safety Network database.

The 787 Dreamliner is a widebody, twin-engined plane.

Furthermore the model has carried out more than five million journeys in the 14 years since its first passenger flight.

So far, there haven’t been any confirmation of deaths,

but we are monitoring the details from the India Air plane crash and will be giving reports as they are updated

Meanwhile, watch the video of the crash HERE

Also see photos from the wreckage below!