Alhaji Sirajo Yazid-Abukur, a devoted supporter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has pledged N1 million to the workers who dug the grave for Buhari’s burial at his Daura residence. Yazid-Abukur, the Managing Director of the Katsina State Roads Maintenance Agency (KASSROMA), announced the gesture in Katsina on...
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By EZEKIEL IORJA, Abuja- In a heartfelt tribute to the late former President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved a series of special mourning activities to celebrate his legacy. The centerpiece of these activities is an expanded...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that President Bola Tinubu personally instructed him to visit former President Muhammadu Buhari during his final days in a London hospital, reflecting Tinubu’s deep concern for his predecessor. Speaking on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, after a prayer session for Buhari’s soul at his...
On Wednesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima, joined by Governors Babagana Zulum of Borno and Dikko Radda of Katsina, led a distinguished group of mourners in Daura for the Fidau prayer in memory of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The event saw the presence of prominent figures such as former Vice...
Nigerians residing in Jos have expressed a spectrum of emotions following the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday, with sentiments ranging from sorrow to indifference, according to a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who surveyed the Jos Metropolis. Ene...
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ogun Chapter, has called on government officials to emulate the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s governance style, which emphasized equal rights and access to resources for all. According to Ademola Hameed-Benco, Chairman of the NLC Ogun Chapter, “Buhari’s system of governance, regardless of social standing,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, following funeral prayers and interment attended by numerous dignitaries led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Large crowds lined the streets of Daura and gathered at the former President’s residence to...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kastina The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport in Katsina, marking the beginning of his final journey. Accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and family members, the late leader’s remains were received...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Former presidential spokesman Femi Adesina has revealed that Muhammadu Buhari’s life might have been cut short if he had relied on Nigerian hospitals for his medical treatment. Adesina made this statement during Channels Television’s special coverage of Buhari’s funeral. Familiarity with UK Doctors Adesina explained...
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, has paid tribute to Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a man of unwavering discipline, deep conviction, and steadfast patriotism. Mohammed visited the Nigeria House in New York to sign the condolence register and pray for the peaceful repose...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has described the late President Muhammadu Buhari as a patriotic leader whose legacy will continue to inspire generations of Nigerians. In a heartfelt condolence message issued shortly after Buhari’s passing, Governor Sani said the former president lived a life...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has established an Inter-Ministerial Committee to manage the state burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, ensuring a dignified farewell. Tinubu has also instructed the Ministry of Interior to declare Tuesday a public holiday in honor of the late leader, according to Alhaji...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday visited Vice President Kashim Shettima and his delegation in London. The former leaders paid glowing tributes to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Vice President Shettima is in London on President...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- In furtherance to the seven days of National mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, as a Public Holiday in honour of the late former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR....
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has expressed sadness over the death of the immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, whose sad demise took place in a London clinic , United Kingdom, on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Governor Alia in message of condolence...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared a three-day national mourning period to honor the legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in London. In a statement issued in Kano, the party’s Interim National Chairman, Sen. David Mark, described Buhari as...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- National Assembly (NASS) has suspended all legislative activities for one week to pay tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. The suspension, which takes effect immediately, will last until Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a father figure whose leadership left a lasting imprint on the nation’s development. In a statement released in Kaduna on...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- Nigeria is in mourning following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82 in a London clinic. The announcement, made by his longtime spokesperson Garba Shehu, has elicited heartfelt tributes from prominent Nigerian...
by SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has received with deep shock and immense sorrow news of the death of His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In a press statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor...