The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) landslide victory in Saturday’s local government elections as a collective win for all Lagosians.
He also joined the nation in mourning the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari and the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, whom he described as two “remarkable leaders and giants of our time.”
In a statement on Sunday, Sanwo-Olu congratulated APC leaders, stakeholders, and supporters for what he called a “resounding victory” across the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas of Lagos State.
The APC clinched all 57 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions in the poll.
“This outcome is a clear affirmation of the trust and confidence that the good people of Lagos have in the APC’s vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to inclusive development at the grassroots,” the governor said.
Sanwo-Olu congratulated the newly elected chairmen and councillors, reminding them that the real work begins now.
“This victory is not an end but a means to an end that ends up being selfless, responsive, and accountable service to the people,” he said. He urged the winners to govern with humility, transparency, and compassion and to reach across all divides.
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On national matters, the governor expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of Buhari and Oba Adetona, who passed away on the same day.
He praised Buhari as “a courageous, disciplined, respected and passionate leader” who sacrificed much of his life in service to Nigeria.
“His commitment to the growth and development of Nigeria is worthy of emulation because he provided honest and transparent leadership in the country,” Sanwo-Olu said. He extended condolences to Buhari’s family, particularly his wife, Hajia Aisha Buhari, and prayed for the former president’s soul to rest in peace.
Sanwo-Olu also paid tribute to Oba Adetona, describing him as “more than a monarch but a pillar” who led Ijebuland for 65 years with wisdom and grace. “It’s hard to imagine Ijebuland without him. He was a leader whose voice mattered. His presence commanded respect. And above all, his heart was always with his people,” the governor said.
Many streets in Katsina State look deserted hours after Governor Dikko Radda declared Monday, July 14, 2025 as a work-free day in the state following the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari.
Although some students were unaware of the holiday, they were seen returning from their various public and private schools.
During a visit to Modoji, Kwado, Kofar Kaura, Kofar Kwaya and Kambarawa areas of the state, residents were seen in a remorseful and sorrowful mood following the sad news.
The work-free day was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Faskari, in a statement on Sunday.
Faskari noted that the holiday is intended to enable workers and residents of Buhari’s home state to join the rest of the country in mourning the loss and offering prayers for the late leader.
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The statement noted that Governor Radda expressed profound condolences to the family of the late President, the people of the state, and the entire nation, describing the former President Muhammadu Buhari as a great leader, a hero, a true democrat and a patriotic elder statesman whose life was dedicated to the service of Nigeria.
Katsina road deserted as residents mourn Buhari’s passing on July 14, 2025
He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant mercy to the gentle soul of the late President, forgive his shortcomings, and reward his good deeds with Jannatul Firdaus.
Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 at the MetLife Stadium to win the first edition of FIFA’s new competition.
PSG were the favourites for a game attended by Donald Trump after coming to the United States fresh from winning the UEFA Champions League and having destroyed Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals.
But having been three goals ahead midway through the first half in the semis, this time the roles were reversed as PSG found themselves 3-0 down by the break.
Chelsea’s players celebrate after the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final football match between England’s Chelsea and France’s Paris Saint-Germain at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 13, 2025. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)
Palmer opened the scoring midway through the first half and struck again to make it two on the half-hour mark, before taking advantage of passive defending to set up Joao Pedro for the third on 43 minutes.
A bad day for PSG was summed up when Joao Neves was shown red following a VAR review four minutes from the end for pulling Marc Cucurella by the hair off the ball.
It was a scoreline that few could have predicted as Chelsea capped what has been a long but memorable season — they are the first ever winners of the 32-team Club World Cup having also won the UEFA Conference League and finished fourth in the Premier League.
Chelsea’s English midfielder #10 Cole Palmer (L) and Chelsea’s English defender #04 Tosin Adarabioyo celebrate after the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final football match between England’s Chelsea and France’s Paris Saint-Germain at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 13, 2025. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)
They will also take away around $125 million in prize money, meaning the prospect of a drastically curtailed summer break before returning for next season will surely feel worth it.
For PSG, meanwhile, the financial rewards are similar but there will be genuine disappointment at falling short of adding this title to their Champions League triumph and French league and cup double.
Nevertheless, conquering Europe was always the main aim this season for Luis Enrique’s team, who now have exactly a month to digest this and take a holiday before returning to action in the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham Hotspur.
Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward #10 Ousmane Dembele and Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian defender #05 Marquinhos react after the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final football match between England’s Chelsea and France’s Paris Saint-Germain at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 13, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Trump in attendance
There was a real sense of occasion at the MetLife Stadium, with the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline and with President Trump in attendance along with First Lady Melania Trump in a crowd of 81,118.
There was even the first-ever half-time show at a FIFA tournament, adding a Super Bowl feel to a final played at the home of NFL sides the New York Giants and New York Jets.
As for the football, for the second time in six weeks PSG found themselves involved in a final that quickly turned into a one-sided affair.
Chelsea’s English defender #04 Tosin Adarabioyo and Chelsea’s English midfielder #10 Cole Palmer celebrate after winning the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final football match between England’s Chelsea and France’s Paris Saint-Germain at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 13, 2025. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)
The club claimed a historic 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final, but here they were ripped apart by Chelsea on another hot afternoon.
Palmer almost put Chelsea ahead inside the opening 10 minutes, before PSG should have scored at the other end only for Desire Doue to try to pass to Achraf Hakimi rather than shoot inside the box, allowing Cucurella to block.
It was Chelsea who struck in the 22nd minute as Malo Gusto got the better of Nuno Mendes down the right before seeing his shot blocked by Lucas Beraldo. The ball came back to Gusto and he teed up Palmer to finish into the bottom-left corner.
Palmer has been the face of Chelsea on billboards in the United States during the tournament and he lived up to his star billing by scoring again on the half-hour.
Chelsea’s players celebrate after winning the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final football match between England’s Chelsea and France’s Paris Saint-Germain at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 13, 2025. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)
Released on the right with PSG left-back Mendes out of position, Palmer advanced towards the box before stroking a low shot into the same corner.
Joao Pedro played a part in the build-up to that goal and the Brazilian, signed during the tournament from Brighton, then got his name on the scoresheet to make it 3-0.
Scorer of both goals against Fluminense in the semi-finals, he clipped a shot past Gianluigi Donnarumma after being supplied by Palmer.
PSG had conceded a single goal in their previous eight matches and they never really looked like producing a comeback, even if Neves headed just wide in first-half stoppage time.
With the passing of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Sunday, world leaders and other statesmen have been paying tribute to the man who led Africa’s most populous nation both as a military ruler and a civilian president.
Buhari’s death was confirmed by the Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, who directed national flags to be flown at half-mast across the country in honour of the late leader.
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US Mission in Nigeria
“The U.S. Mission in Nigeria extends our deepest condolences to the people of Nigeria on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, a leader whose life was defined by service, discipline, and a commitment to restore integrity to public office.
“His legacy includes his efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions. Our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, and all Nigerians who mourn this loss,” a US Mission in Nigeria post on X read. Chinese embassy in Nigeria
“We mourn a resolute leader whose unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress leaves an enduring legacy. His pivotal contributions to advancing China-Nigeria relations will forever remain etched in our shared history. Our thoughts are with his family and Nigerian people.”
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali
“On behalf of the Government and People of Ethiopia, I extend sincere condolences to the family of former President Muhammadu Buhari and to the people and Government of Nigeria. Our thoughts are with you during this time of mourning,” Ali said in a post on his official X handle.
Sierra Leone President, Julius Maada Bio
Sierra Leone President and current serving ECOWAS chairman, Julius Maada Bio, also paid tribute to the former Nigerian leader in a post on his X handle.
“I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of President Muhammadu Buhari, the former president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
“On behalf of the people of the Republic of Sierra Leone, I want to express our heartfelt condolences to his family, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, @officialABAT, and to the people of Nigeria during this incredibly difficult time. This is truly a devastating loss, and our thoughts are with you all.”
Ex-Nigeria President Obasanjo
“This is a heavy heart that I received this afternoon, of the passing of a colleague, a comrade, a cool patriot, General Muhammadu Buhari, who as a soldier, played his role. As an administrator, he played his role as an administrator; as a statesman, he played his role as a statesman.
“At a time like this, we need the totality of the experience and what I may call statesmanship of all those who have had opportunities to run the affairs of this country to get us out of the situation we are in, he will be surely missed, may his soul rest in perfect peace,” Obasanjo said.
WTO Director-General
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, also expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Nigerian leader.
“Unbelievable ! I did not know just how ill HE President Buhari was and minutes after sending my get well wishes I have just learned that he passed away.
A former Attorney General of the Federation and Minster of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Sunday said that former President Muhammadu Buhari had a record of transparency while in office.
Malami spoke on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, while paying tribute to Buhari.
He also said that the huge votes the former leader received in the presidential elections were rooted in service.
Buhari died in a clinic in London on Sunday at the age of 82.
Femi Adesina, who was a spokesman to former President Muhammadu Buhari, has paid tribute to his former boss, defending his legacy and what he stood for.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Adesina said the former president, who passed on at the age of 82 on Sunday, could not be accused of anything that had the “slightest affinity to corruption”.
He also said Buhari was a stickler for discipline.
