4 h. ago UPDATED: Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Buhari

Yusuf Buhari breaks down during vote of thanks From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University, honouring the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The announcement was made during a special Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Tinubu, dedicated to paying tribute […] The post UPDATED: Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Buhari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago JUST IN: Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Buhari

By Seyi Babalola President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that the University of Maiduguri will be renamed Muhammadu Buhari University in memory of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The declaration came during a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Abuja on Thursday, where condolences were paid to the former Head of […] The post JUST IN: Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Buhari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tinubu hails Buhari’s humility: “He returned to Daura, content to let others lead”

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a moving tribute at a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu celebrated the late President Muhammadu Buhari’s legacy, emphasising his remarkable restraint and quiet dignity after leaving office. Speaking to government officials, family members, and dignitaries gathered to honour Nigeria’s former Head of […] The post Tinubu hails Buhari’s humility: “He returned to Daura, content to let others lead” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago State House perm sec honours Buhari’s legacy of nation building

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Permanent Secretary of the State House, Temitope Fashedemi, has paid tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as an elder statesman whose life was dedicated to the development of Nigeria. According to a statement issued by Director of Information and Public Relations, Abiodun Oladunjoye, while signing the condolence […] The post State House perm sec honours Buhari’s legacy of nation building appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Shettima, Atiku, Obi, others attend prayer session for Buhari in Daura

Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday led other dignitaries at a prayer session for the repose of the soul of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday at the age of 82. The prayer session, conducted at Buhari’s residence was attended by many important personalities from within and outside the country. Among the […] The post Shettima, Atiku, Obi, others attend prayer session for Buhari in Daura appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago How Tinubu directed me to visit Buhari on sickbed in London –VP

Vice President Kashim Shettima has explained how President Bola Tinubu directed him to visit the late former president, Muhammadu Buhari, on his sickbed in London, the United Kingdom. Shettima made this known after a brief prayer for the repose of Buhari’s soul at the deceased’s residence in Daura, Katsina State, yesterday. He said Tinubu was […] The post How Tinubu directed me to visit Buhari on sickbed in London –VP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Buhari Came To Use Nigeria As Personal Medical Insurance Scheme — Sowore

Controversial human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has berated former president, Muhammadu Buhari, saying that he added no value to the country. Mr. Sowore, who was also a presidential candidate of Africa Action Congress, in the 2023 general election, described Buhari as an opportunist, who came to power for his personal gains. Recall that the former […] The post Buhari Came To Use Nigeria As Personal Medical Insurance Scheme — Sowore appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Politicians Must Stop Depending On Endorsements, Buhari’s Era Is Over – Salihu Lukman

Mallam Salihu Lukman, former APC Vice Chairman and now ADC chieftain, says Buhari’s death ends the era where his endorsement secured electoral victory in northern Nigeria. Speaking on Arise Television on Wednesday, Lukman reflected on Buhari’s influence and the need for political realignment within the opposition coalition. According to him, even before Buhari’s death, it […] The post Politicians Must Stop Depending On Endorsements, Buhari’s Era Is Over – Salihu Lukman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Sokoto Assembly Holds Special Prayers, Adjourns Sitting In Honour Of Buhari

The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Wednesday, July 16, held a solemn prayer session in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in a London hospital at 82. The lawmakers suspended regular legislative proceedings and devoted the day to mourning the national figure. Presiding over the session, Speaker Alhaji Tukur […] The post Sokoto Assembly Holds Special Prayers, Adjourns Sitting In Honour Of Buhari appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Aisha, Buhari were divorced before his death, claims Farooq Kperogi

  —Says former First Lady reverted to maiden name By Chinelo Obogo   Public affairs analyst Farooq Kperogi has alleged that Nigeria’s former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, was divorced from the late President Muhammadu Buhari before his passing. Kperogi made the claim in a post on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday while responding to […] The post Aisha, Buhari were divorced before his death, claims Farooq Kperogi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Buhari changed the course of politics in Nigeria – Bayelsa APC

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The All Progressives Congress (APC), Bayelsa State chapter, has joined Nigerians in mourning former President Muhammadu Buhari, declaring that the late president changed the course of politics in Nigeria. The publicity secretary of the party, Doifie Buokoribo, noted that in a world where politics is often defined by elitism and standoffishness, […] The post Buhari changed the course of politics in Nigeria – Bayelsa APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Katsina Airport Closure Stopped Me From Attending Buhari’s Burial – Peter Obi

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has responded to criticism over his absence at former President Muhammadu Buhari’s burial on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Daura, Katsina State. Obi, absent at the high-profile ceremony, told Arise TV on Wednesday, July 16, that logistics issues prevented his attendance. “It was difficult to come yesterday because […] The post Katsina Airport Closure Stopped Me From Attending Buhari’s Burial – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago “Forget Northern Support In 2027″– Reno Omokri Tells Peter Obi For Not Attending Buhari’s Burial

Controversial socio-political analyst, Reno Omokri has knocked former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi for failing to attend late president Muhammadu Buhari’s burial in Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday. Speaking in a statement on Tuesday, via his X Page, Omokri said that Obi’s absence at the late Buhari’s burial showed his disposition towards Northern region. He […] The post “Forget Northern Support In 2027″– Reno Omokri Tells Peter Obi For Not Attending Buhari’s Burial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Shettima leads delegation to Daura for prayers at Buhari’s residence

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   A day after the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Kashim Shettima, acting on the directive of President Bola Tinubu, is leading a delegation comprising ministers, governors, and mourners to Daura for prayers in honour of the late leader. According to the statement by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, joining […] The post Shettima leads delegation to Daura for prayers at Buhari’s residence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Defined Benefit Pensioners To Get Free Health Insurance Coverage By 2026

There are ongoing discussions between the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to ensure that pensioners under the Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS) get free health insurance services, LEADERSHIP learnt. To this end, about 80 per cent of pensioners under the old pension scheme are expected to have access to […]

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38 h. ago Medical tourism: $7bn leaving Nigeria annually due to lack of trust – NMA

By John Ogunsemore The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) says the country loses $7 billion annually on medical tourism because of a lack of trust in the local health system. Vice President of NMA, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, said this as a guest on Arise News on Tuesday evening, days after former President Muhammadu Buhari died in […] The post Medical tourism: $7bn leaving Nigeria annually due to lack of trust – NMA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Corruption did not thrive under Buhari’s administration, says Malami

By Seyi Babalola Nigeria’s immediate past Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has responded to public criticism of Buhari’s anti-corruption legacy. Malami, who spoke on Arise News on Tuesday night, said that the late president did not tolerate corruption throughout his term. He said, “During the period of President Muhammadu Buhari, corruption was […] The post Corruption did not thrive under Buhari’s administration, says Malami appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Buhari tried his best for Nigeria within his own limitations — Prof Adeniran

Tribune Online Buhari tried his best for Nigeria within his own limitations — Prof Adeniran Prominent groups and institutions are involved in serious intellectual engagements and discourse on the way forward for Nigeria out of its prolonged constitutional quagmire. Eminent jurists and other professionals believe that the existing 1999 Constitution, initiated, produced and imposed on Nigerians is wreaking more havoc than good for the country as its provisions are largely […] Buhari tried his best for Nigeria within his own limitations — Prof Adeniran Tribune Online

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43 h. ago Buhari is gone, but his leadership vacuum still haunts Nigeria

Muhammadu Buhari’s passing in a London hospital on July 13, 2025, may have drawn the curtain on a long and read more Buhari is gone, but his leadership vacuum still haunts Nigeria

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43 h. ago Buhari: UN, EU, Saudi, Moroccan kings, Etsu Nupe pay tributes

The entire world literally stood still for the late Nigerian president, Muhammad Buhari, whose remains were laid to rest, yesterday. Major global bodies and leaders paid glowing tribute and eulogised his sterling qualities.  The roll call included the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al […] The post Buhari: UN, EU, Saudi, Moroccan kings, Etsu Nupe pay tributes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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