97 m. 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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13 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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14 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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17 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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35 h. ago Katsina Police Deploy Thousands Of Personnel For Buhari’s Burial

Operatives of Katsina State Police Command have been deployed across strategic areas in the state ahead of former President Muhammadu Buhari‘s burial. The measures is said to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free ceremony for the late military head of state on Tuesday. The Command said that it has made extensive security arrangements in collaboration with […] The post Katsina Police Deploy Thousands Of Personnel For Buhari’s Burial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Buhari Fought To Defeat Insurgents Till His Last Days In Office – Buratai

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (rtd), has paid tribute to late former president, Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a determined and focused leader who prioritized national security and the fight against terrorism. Speaking on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Katsina during preparations for Buhari’s burial in Daura, Buratai reflected on his […] The post Buhari Fought To Defeat Insurgents Till His Last Days In Office – Buratai appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Five major national events postponed over public holiday in honour of Buhari’s burial

Tribune Online Five major national events postponed over public holiday in honour of Buhari’s burial These are the major national events postponed over the holiday in honour of Buhari’s burial in Daura today. Five major national events postponed over public holiday in honour of Buhari’s burial Tribune Online

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41 h. ago Nigeria lacks expertise needed to handle Buhari’s health – Femi Adesina

Former presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina has said the late Muhammadu Buhari could have died long ago if he had relied on Nigerian hospitals to manage his health. In the wake of the former president’s death, Adesina, who spoke during Channels Television’s coverage of the burial, added that Nigeria lacks the expertise needed to handle Buhari’s […] The post Nigeria lacks expertise needed to handle Buhari’s health – Femi Adesina appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago PICTORIAL: Women Recite Qur’an Inside Buhari’s Residence Ahead Of Burial In Daura

A solemn atmosphere enveloped the residence of late former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday morning, as a group of women gathered to offer prayers and recite the Qur’an in his honour. The women, believed to be close family members and long-time associates of the former President, assembled in an inner section […]

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44 h. ago PICTORIAL: Tight Security At Buhari’s Daura Residence Ahead State Funeral

Security has been beefed up at the Daura residence of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of his burial rites on Tuesday. A combined team of security personnel, including operatives from the Nigerian Army, Police, and Department of State Services (DSS), has been deployed to the area. As early as 8:00am, security operatives barricaded […]

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45 h. ago Shettima departs London with Buhari’s family to Nigeria for burial in Daura today

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has left London accompanied by members of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s family, heading to Nigeria for the burial ceremony scheduled today in Daura, Katsina State. Following directives from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Shettima is leading the delegation tasked with bringing Buhari’s remains back to his […] The post Shettima departs London with Buhari’s family to Nigeria for burial in Daura today appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Tinubu, 25 ministers to receive Buhari’s remains from London today in Katsina

Tribune Online Tinubu, 25 ministers to receive Buhari’s remains from London today in Katsina •As FG releases burial arrangements for ex-president•Condolence registers to be opened in MDAs, ICC, Nigerian Embassies, Missions abroad President Bola Tinubu will today receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari in Katsina, which is expected to arrive in Katsina by 12 noon. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known […] Tinubu, 25 ministers to receive Buhari’s remains from London today in Katsina Tribune Online

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55 h. ago Tinubu To Pay Final Respects As Buhari’s Remains Arrive In Katsina On Tuesday

The final journey of former President Muhammadu Buhari will begin on Tuesday as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to receive his remains in Katsina, before burial rites in Daura, his hometown. Following Buhari’s passing in a London hospital on Sunday, preparations have moved swiftly to honour the late leader with full state protocol. The […] The post Tinubu To Pay Final Respects As Buhari’s Remains Arrive In Katsina On Tuesday appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 h. ago FULL LIST: Tinubu Appoints Akume, Wike, Ribadu, Others To C’ttee For Buhari’s State Funeral

President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of an inter-ministerial committee to coordinate the state burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in London, United Kingdom. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of […]

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60 h. ago FG cancels emergency FEC, as Akume heads Buhari’s burial committee

The federal government has cancelled the emergency federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting earlier scheduled for Tuesday, in honour of late read more FG cancels emergency FEC, as Akume heads Buhari’s burial committee

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65 h. ago UPDATE: Buhari to be buried 2pm on Tuesday in Daura — Gov Radda 

Tribune Online UPDATE: Buhari to be buried 2pm on Tuesday in Daura — Gov Radda  Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has said that the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in London... UPDATE: Buhari to be buried 2pm on Tuesday in Daura — Gov Radda  Tribune Online

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65 h. ago Heavy Security Deployed Ahead Ahead Buhari’s Burial In Daura

In solemn preparation for the burial of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, a heavy security presence was observed in Katsina State, especially along the road leading from the state capital to Daura. Armed personnel from the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and the Nigerian Army (NA) were stationed at strategic points, providing tight security and ensuring […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu has justified Cross River’s APC support for 2027 – Akiba

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Ekpenyong Akiba, the Special Adviser to the Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on General Duties, says President Tinubu has justified Cross River State’s support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an interview in Calabar, Akiba listed projects being undertaken in the state as well as support […] The post Tinubu has justified Cross River’s APC support for 2027 – Akiba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2027: I Won’t Support Northern Presidential Candidate – Ortom Declares

Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has vowed not to support any northern presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections, insisting that power should remain in the South. In an interview with journalists on Friday, Ortom said his stance is based on the principle of fairness and an unwritten agreement of rotational presidency between the […] The post 2027: I Won’t Support Northern Presidential Candidate – Ortom Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2027: I Won’t Support Any Northern Presidential Candidate – Ortom

The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has declared that he would not support any northern presidential candidate in 2027. Ortom, however, accused the Muhammadu Buhari administration of fuelling the ethnic cleansing in Benue State by armed herders when he preferred the open grazing routes of the 50s over ranching of cattle despite […]

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