67 m. 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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76 m. ago Buhari was a dedicated patriot, a towering figure in Nigeria’s history– Soludo mourns

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha   Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed shock and profound sorrow over the news of the passing of His Excellency, former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday in the United Kingdom at 82 years. In his condolence message yesterday, signed by his Press Secretray, Christian Aburime , Governor […] The post Buhari was a dedicated patriot, a towering figure in Nigeria’s history– Soludo mourns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 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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2 h. ago How two lovers allegedly murdered Chinese boss in Ogun factory – Police

By John Ogunsemore The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspects, Yunusa Abdullahi, 25, and Peace Keno Danlami, 20, in connection with the January 12, 2025, murder of a Chinese national, Mr. Chen Wang. Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.  Adejobi said the lifeless body […] The post How two lovers allegedly murdered Chinese boss in Ogun factory – Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Buhari: Tinubu to receive body in Katsina, as world leaders pour encomiums

…25 FEC Members in Katsina for the burial …. Special FEC now holds on Friday, 18th July President Bola Tinubu read more Buhari: Tinubu to receive body in Katsina, as world leaders pour encomiums

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3 h. ago Buhari was a patriot, believed in his people – UN Deputy Secretary

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has paid tribute to the late Muhammadu Buhari, whom she described as a patriot. Mohammed visited the Nigeria House in New York on Monday, saying the former Nigerian president was a man who believed in his people. The UN Deputy Secretary-General, who served as Minister of Environment and earlier […] The post Buhari was a patriot, believed in his people – UN Deputy Secretary-General appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Gov Mutfwang Mourns Buhari, Extends Condolences To Family, Nation

Plateau State governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang said he received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a London hospital after a prolonged illness. Mutfwang in a heartfelt condolence message issued in Jos by the director of press and public affairs Mr Gyang Bere described the death […]

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4 h. ago Okorocha Declares Buhari Embodiment Of Honesty, Transparency

A former governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has described the late former president, Muhammadu Buhari, as an embodiment of honesty and transparency. He joined millions of Nigerians in mourning “the passing of the former president of our country, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR. A man known for his honesty and transparency in the discharge of […]

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4 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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4 h. ago Immortalize Buhari by naming any critical national asset after his name, Aliyu Ibrahim appeals to President Tinubu

National Convener of the National Agenda For Tinubu 2027 (NAFT.27) , Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim, MFR, who also doubles as a topnotch member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on the Nigeria’s leader, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR to immortalize late President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, by naming any of Nigeria’s critical National […] The post Immortalize Buhari by naming any critical national asset after his name, Aliyu Ibrahim appeals to President Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago The Patriots shift constitutional summit to Wednesday to honour Buhari, Awujale

Tribune Online The Patriots shift constitutional summit to Wednesday to honour Buhari, Awujale THE national summit on the future of Nigeria’s constitutional democracy, convened by The Patriots, has been rescheduled by one day in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari and the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who passed on, on Sunday Originally slated to hold from July 15 to July 17, 2025, in Abuja, the […] The Patriots shift constitutional summit to Wednesday to honour Buhari, Awujale Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Buhari Made Nigeria Stand Tall In Comity Of Nations, Says Onuigbo

The Member representing the South-East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Sir Sam Ifeanyi Onuigbo, has said that former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death has left a huge vacuum for the country. Onuigbo, a former two-term federal lawmaker, recalled the tortuous journey of the Climate Change Bill, which was first declined […]

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6 h. ago AGF: Buhari was Nigeria’s witness at ICC in $6bn Mambilla power contract deal

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, has revealed how the late former president, Muhammadu Buhari, for the love of country,  traveled to France as a witness before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris, France, in connection with the $2.3 billion arbitration proceedings instituted […] The post AGF: Buhari was Nigeria’s witness at ICC in $6bn Mambilla power contract deal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Buhari: President whose cautious pace, health challenges marked his tenure

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former military ruler turned democratic president, died on July 13, 2025, in London after a prolonged illness. Aged 82, his death closes a chapter marked by high expectations, persistent controversies, and a leadership style shaped by cautious decision-making and recurring ill health. The Long Road to Victory He […] The post Buhari: President whose cautious pace, health challenges marked his tenure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 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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13 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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13 h. ago Buhari Was A Spartan Soul In A Sea Of Extravagance — Aliyu Audu

Pro-democracy activist, Dr. Aliyu Audu, has described the late former President Muhammadu Buhari as one who lived a spartan lifestyle in the midst of opulence and extravagances. In a tribute, he recalled how Buhari ascended power not on the promise of eloquence or populist bravado, but on the austere credibility of his person. In the […]

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13 h. ago Tinubu, 25 ministers to receive Buhari’s corpse in Katsina, tomorrow

Tribune Online Tinubu, 25 ministers to receive Buhari’s corpse in Katsina, tomorrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will Tuesday personally receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari in Katsina. The remains of the late ex-president is expected to arrive in Katsina by 12: noon Tuesday. Tinubu, 25 ministers to receive Buhari’s corpse in Katsina, tomorrow Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Mutfwang mourns Ex President BuharI, extends condolences to family, Tinubu, Nigeria

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has said that he received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a London hospital after a prolonged illness. In a heartfelt condolence message, signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, […] The post Mutfwang mourns Ex President BuharI, extends condolences to family, Tinubu, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago “Buhari Loved Himself Too Much To Love Nigeria, Did Less For Man Than Cow” — Omatseye

Chairman of editorial board for The Nation, a newspaper owned by President Bola Tinubu, Sam Omatseye has accused former president Muhammadu Buhari as a leader who valued animals and himself than Nigerians. Omatseye, a veteran journalist, described Buhari’s administration as anticlimax marked by economic failure, bigotry, self-interest, and squandered public trust. He noted that Peter […] The post “Buhari Loved Himself Too Much To Love Nigeria, Did Less For Man Than Cow” — Omatseye appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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