44 m. ago Buhari: You’ll Die One Day, Rule Well, APC Chieftain Kailani Tells Leaders

Director-general of the Confederation of All Progressives Congress Support Groups (CASG), Prof. Muhammad Kailani, has reminded Nigerian leaders that they will die one day, like former President Muhammadu Buhari. Kailani, a long political associate of Buhari who said this while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, cautioned leaders against failing to provide good governance, […]

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2 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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3 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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3 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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4 h. ago Catholic Bishops Mourn Buhari, Urge Reflection On Life, Service

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has expressed sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, extending condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the bereaved family and all Nigerians. The bishops conveyed their sympathies in a letter dated July 14, 2025, signed by CBCN President Archbishop Lucius Ugorji. The letter urged the nation to […]

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9 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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10 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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11 h. ago Buhari Backed Me When Others Tried to Undermine NASS — Gbajabiamila

Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has paid glowing tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a steadfast and dignified leader who stood by him when powerful forces sought to undermine the National Assembly during his tenure as Speaker of the House of Representatives. In a heartfelt statement titled […]

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12 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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12 h. ago Buhari gave me room to grow – Personal photographer Omoboriowo

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Renowned Nigerian photographer Bayo Omoboriowo has expressed profound gratitude and reverence for the late President Muhammadu Buhari, recalling the trust and opportunities the former president bestowed upon him during his tenure as his personal photographer. In an emotional message shared on his X handle @BayoOmoboriowo, Omoboriowo wrote, “Thank you, President Buhari—for […] The post Buhari gave me room to grow – Personal photographer Omoboriowo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 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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15 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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17 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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19 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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21 h. ago Echoes of a converted democrat: A poetic column in memory of Muhammadu Buhari (1942–2025)

From Daura’s dust to Abuja’s throne, He rose with a soldier’s tone. A man of iron, yet cloaked in grace, read more Echoes of a converted democrat: A poetic column in memory of Muhammadu Buhari (1942–2025)

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22 h. ago Buhari Was Uncomfortable With Politics But Gave His All – Amina Mohammed

Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has paid tribute to former president Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a London hospital on Sunday. Mrs. Mohammed, who served as minister of environment under Buhari from 2015 to 2016, eulogised her former boss in an interview with Channels TV on Tuesday, saying that the Mr. […] The post Buhari Was Uncomfortable With Politics But Gave His All – Amina Mohammed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Some Of Buhari’s Appointees Betrayed His Trust, Worsened Corruption — Bagos

Former lawmaker, Dachung Bagos, has said that some appointees of ex- president Muhammadu Buhari betrayed the trust placed in them. Bagos who had represented Jos South/East Federal Constituency, Plateau State, noted that their actions led to worsening of corruption during Buhari’s administration. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, the former lawmaker, noted that Buhari’s […] The post Some Of Buhari’s Appointees Betrayed His Trust, Worsened Corruption — Bagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 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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24 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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25 h. ago I’ll carry your memory always – Buhari’s daughter pens touching tribute to late father

By Seyi Babalola Noor Buhari, the daughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has offered a heartfelt tribute to her father following his passing at the age of 82. The former president died on July 13 in a London clinic, setting off a nationwide outpouring of grief. Among the most profound comments was that […] The post I’ll carry your memory always – Buhari’s daughter pens touching tribute to late father appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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