The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has paid tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, 13 July, in the United Kingdom, describing him as a disciplined and visionary leader whose dedication to Nigeria remains an inspiration. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, conveyed the council’s condolences…
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, paying tribute to him as a mentor whose life was defined by integrity, resilience and service to Nigeria. In his statement titled “Tribute to a mentor,” El-Rufai described Buhari as a man who stood for Nigeria…
Gov Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as a monumental loss to Nigeria. Nwifuru in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor.and made available to newsmen on Sunday, said that Buhari was a towering figure in the nation’s annals….
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari as an immense national tragedy, saying the nation has lost one of its most exceptional and principled leaders. In a condolence message released on Sunday in Abuja, Shettima said he had recently visited Buhari in London, hoping for his recovery, but was instead…
Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has joined the growing list of Nigerian leaders mourning the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, calling it a profound loss for the nation. In a condolence message personally signed and released to journalists on Sunday, Kwankwaso said he was “profoundly shocked” to learn of Buhari’s death. “Buhari’s…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has mourned the death of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as a moment of reflection and national significance. Buhari, who passed away in London at the age of 82, served as Nigeria’s military ruler from 1983 to 1985 and later as democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023. His death…
Nigeria is in mourning following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, remembered by political leaders and citizens alike as a steadfast patriot whose life embodied discipline and public service. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, writing on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), described Buhari’s death as “a profound national tragedy.” “President Buhari was not just…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a dedicated patriot who strove to move the nation forward. Speaking through his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Kehinde Akinyemi, on Sunday in Abeokuta, Obasanjo said he received the news of Buhari’s death “with a heavy heart.” Reflecting…
Nigeria’s foremost anti-corruption advocacy group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has brought legal action against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), calling for accountability over more than ₦825 billion and $2.5 billion earmarked for refinery repairs. Filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, the suit seeks an order compelling the state-owned…
African institutions have joined Nigeria in mourning the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London on Sunday at the age of 82. In a statement released on behalf of the African Union Commission and the wider AU community, Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf paid tribute to Buhari as “a principled and resolute leader who…
