Former First Lady Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has described education and human capital development as the greatest legacy of her late husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for a Computer Science Complex at Al-Qalam University, Katsina, she said the project, funded through proceeds from the book From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, reflects the family’s commitment to preserving his legacy through investment in knowledge and innovation.
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final appearance at the tournament for Portugal. The 41-year-old made the announcement ahead of Portugal’s Round of 16 clash with Spain, saying he hopes to lead his country further in the competition before retiring on his own terms.
The Coalition for National Unity and Youth Development has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend aspects of the proposed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) reforms, warning that turning the scheme into a skills acquisition programme could weaken its role in promoting national unity. The group called for wider consultations before any proposals are sent to the National Assembly.
Minister of Works David Umahi has dismissed claims that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway caused recent flooding in Lagos, attributing the situation to poor drainage infrastructure, failure to implement the state’s drainage master plan and indiscriminate waste disposal. He said a technical team would inspect the affected areas on President Tinubu’s directive to establish the cause of the flooding.
