58 m. 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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67 m. ago Buhari’s Body Arrives Nigeria As Tinubu, Shettima Lead Tributes

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, received the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport in Katsina, following their arrival from London. Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82, passed away in the United Kingdom after a brief illness. His body […] The post Buhari’s Body Arrives Nigeria As Tinubu, Shettima Lead Tributes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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95 m. ago Buhari’s life full of service for Nigerian project — Afe Babalola

Tribune Online Buhari’s life full of service for Nigerian project — Afe Babalola "President Buhari was not perfect, no leader is, but what stood him out was the..." Buhari’s life full of service for Nigerian project — Afe Babalola Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Gambo, Buratai pay tribute to late President Buhari, describe him as towering patriot

BY PHILIP NWOSU Former Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo (Rtd), has paid glowing tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a “towering figure in national history” and a “statesman of unmatched devotion and dignity.” In a heartfelt condolence message, Admiral Gambo expressed deep sorrow over the passing […] The post Gambo, Buratai pay tribute to late President Buhari, describe him as towering patriot appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Wike’s aide Olayinka accuses Kingibe of blindness to FCT development

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has launched a scathing response to Senator Ireti Kingibe’s recent criticism of the transformation under his boss’s stewardship. Olayinka accused the Senator of being “blinded by the spirit of impending […] The post Wike’s aide Olayinka accuses Kingibe of blindness to FCT development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Saudi King, Crown Prince condole with Nigeria over Buhari’s passing

…commiserate with govt, people of Nigeria, Buhari’s family  From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia has mourned the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari. His condolence message was contained in a cable sent to the Federal Government. Buhari died in London on Sunday, where he had been receiving treatment […] The post Saudi King, Crown Prince condole with Nigeria over Buhari’s passing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Northern Governors arrive Katsina to pay last respects to Former President Buhari

As Governor Yahaya Leads NSGF Delegation to Funeral Prayer From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has led his colleagues to Katsina State, to pay their last respects to Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari. Governor Yahaya arrived in Katsina on Tuesday afternoon, […] The post Northern Governors arrive Katsina to pay last respects to Former President Buhari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tinubu directs MDAs to fully comply with US visa reciprocity policies amid recent changes

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to all Nigerian Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure full compliance with Nigeria’s international obligations following recent changes to visa issuance policies by the United States affecting Nigerian nationals.   In a Statehouse press statement issued today, the Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment […] The post Tinubu directs MDAs to fully comply with US visa reciprocity policies amid recent changes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Adesina reflects on Buhari’s complex relationship with media on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily

• says he relied on friends to pay hospital bills, children school fee From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Former presidential spokesman Femi Adesina on Tuesday appeared on Sunrise Daily on Channels Television, offering an insightful reflection on the late President Muhammadu Buhari’s attitude toward the media—a relationship marked by caution but not hostility.   Adesina […] The post Adesina reflects on Buhari’s complex relationship with media on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Olamiju commiserates with Tinubu over loss of Buhari, Awujale

Tribune Online Olamiju commiserates with Tinubu over loss of Buhari, Awujale He further stated that President Tinubu has lost two confidants who consistently guided and advised him through critical stages. Olamiju commiserates with Tinubu over loss of Buhari, Awujale Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Buhari In High Spirits The Night Before His Death, Says His Nephew Mamman Daura

Mamman Daura, nephew of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that the former Nigerian leader was cheerful and full of life hours before his passing in a London hospital on Sunday. In an interview with ThisDay Newspaper, Daura recounted spending the evening of Saturday, July 13, with Buhari at the London clinic where […]

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5 h. ago JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Katsina, set to receive Buhari’s body

Tribune Online JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Katsina, set to receive Buhari’s body Other dignitaries who arrived alongside President Tinubu is the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, among others. JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Katsina, set to receive Buhari’s body Tribune Online

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6 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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6 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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6 h. ago PICTORIAL: Niger Republic’s PM, Delegates Arrive Katsina For Buhari’s Funeral

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger, Ali Lamine Zeine, arrived in Katsina State to attend the funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in a London hospital. The Nigerien delegation, led by the Prime Minister, touched down at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport, Katsina, on Tuesday amid tight security […]

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6 h. ago ADC coalition postpones political activities in Kogi to honour Buhari

Tribune Online ADC coalition postpones political activities in Kogi to honour Buhari The coalition had lined up a series of powerful declarations, mass movement blueprints, and grassroots mobilisation frameworks. ADC coalition postpones political activities in Kogi to honour Buhari Tribune Online

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6 h. ago “Buhari Not Religious Fundamentalist, Once Shouted Jesus Christ Of Nazareth” – Pastor Bakare Recalls

Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has dismissed claims describing former President Muhammadu Buhari as a religious fundamentalist. Pastor Bakare said that he only began to see the former president, who died in London on Sunday, differently when he got closer to him. The cleric, who was a running mate […] The post “Buhari Not Religious Fundamentalist, Once Shouted Jesus Christ Of Nazareth” – Pastor Bakare Recalls appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Buhari: “You Must Show Empathy During Lifetime To Earn Sympathy After Death” – Eedris Abdulkareem

Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has said that public figures who desire sympathy after death must first show compassion while they are alive. He made the remark in response to the mixed public reactions following the reported death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari was said to have passed away on Sunday afternoon at a clinic […] The post Buhari: “You Must Show Empathy During Lifetime To Earn Sympathy After Death” – Eedris Abdulkareem appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tinubu Orders Agencies To Enforce Global Visa Rules, Engage US, UAE

President Bola Tinubu has directed all federal agencies involved in consular and immigration matters to ensure strict compliance with Nigeria’s international obligations, and to deepen inter-governmental cooperation in verifying the identities of citizens seeking visas and other consular services abroad. The directive follows recent adjustments in visa issuance policies by the Governments of the United […]

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6 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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