Sunday, 13 July 2025 4:30 p.m. (local time): Former President Muhammadu Buhari passes away at a private hospital in London following a prolonged illness. President Bola Tinubu announces Buhari’s death and orders immediate arrangements for his repatriation and burial in accordance with Islamic rites. Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila and members of…
In an atmosphere heavy with emotion, Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari was buried on Tuesday at his private residence in Daura, his hometown in Katsina State. Family, political leaders and thousands of ordinary citizens gathered to bid farewell to a man they viewed as a symbol of discipline and integrity. President Bola Tinubu led the…
Operatives of the police command in Lagos State have detained a suspected armed robber for alleged unlawful possession of firearms. The command Spokesman , CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. He said that the suspect was apprehended by detectives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), following a coordinated…
Thousands gathered in the northern Nigerian town of Daura on Tuesday to pay their final respects to former President Muhammadu Buhari, remembered for his integrity and deep connection to his people. Buhari, who died aged 82 after an illness, was brought home aboard a Nigerian Air Force flight escorted by Vice-President Kashim Shettima and Chief…
The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condoled with President Bola Tinubu over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari who died on Sunday in a hospital in London after a protracted illness. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Tuesday, by the state APC Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris….
The Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra, Mr Basil Ejidike, has described late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, as a disciplined leader who pursued the part to better Nigeria. Ejidike said this on Tuesday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka He said Buhari was a leader with integrity. “Buhari…
Former Governor of Anambra, Chief Willie Obiano, has described the death of Nigeria immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari, as “very painful” considering his healthy relationship with him. Obiano said that the news was unexpected to him and said that the death which occurred on Sunday, July 13, in a London hospital was a “black day”…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to resolving the visa dispute with the United States and United Arab Emirates (UAE) through diplomatic engagement. The government also reiterated its unwavering commitment to strengthening longstanding cordial diplomatic relations with the governments of both countries. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja…
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has offered heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian people following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement shared on Tuesday, the Moroccan monarch described Buhari’s passing as a “sad occurrence,” extending his sympathy to Buhari’s family and all Nigerians. King Mohammed VI…
The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari began its final journey home on Tuesday as a solemn motorcade departed Katsina for Daura, where he will be buried. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hearse, carrying the late leader’s remains, left Umaru Musa Yar’adua Airport at around 3:15 p.m. President Bola Tinubu joined…
