61 m. ago Buratai: Buhari’s faith in military led to recovery of terrorist

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Rtd), has paid glowing tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, saying his death marked the end of an era characterised by integrity, patriotism, and exceptional service to the nation. In a personally signed […] The post Buratai: Buhari’s faith in military led to recovery of terrorist-held territories appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 m. ago ECOWAS Chair Julius Bio Condoles Tinubu, Nigerians Over Buhari’s Death

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, who also serves as the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian people, and the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. LEADERSHIP reports that Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 to […]

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1 hour ago Buhari: His wisdom stood out – Indian PM mourns former president

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has extended his condolences to Nigeria following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari’s demise was announced on Sunday after a brief illness, and Modi added his voice to those in mourning. In his tribute on X, the Prime Minister recalled his interactions with Buhari, saying the […] The post Buhari: His wisdom stood out – Indian PM mourns former president appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Indian PM Modi Mourns Buhari, Recalls Legacy Of Friendship, Diplomacy

India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a statesman whose legacy of diplomacy and commitment to bilateral ties will be fondly remembered. In a condolence message shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, Modi recalled his personal interactions […]

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1 hour ago Buhari Contributed His Quota To Nigerian Project, Says Ohanaeze Ndigbo

The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has paid tributes to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a leader who contributed his quota to the Nigerian project at different times when duty called. Ohanaeze Ndigbo said it received with shock, the passing of the country’s immediate-past President, who died at a London […]

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2 h. ago Ogun students, youths mourn with Tinubu, Abiodun over Buhari, Awujale’s deaths

The national leadership of Coalition of Ogun State Students and Youths (COSSY) has commiserated with President Bola Tinubu and Governor Dapo Abiodun over Sunday’s demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari and the Awujalè and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland,  Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. This is contained in a Monday statement signed by National Convener of COSSY, […] The post Ogun students, youths mourn with Tinubu, Abiodun over Buhari, Awujale’s deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Presidential Delegation Arrives London To Repatriate Buhari’s Remains

A high-level presidential delegation has arrived in London to begin the solemn process of repatriating the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday following a protracted illness. The delegation, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, landed in the United […]

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3 h. ago Buhari: “Nigeria Lost Real Democrat, Detribalised Leader Who Hates Corruption” — Amaechi

Former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has described ex-president Muhammadu Buhari as a real Democrat and true patriotic leader. Mr. Amaechi said that Buhari was a detribalised gentleman who hated corruption with passion, adding that his word was his bond. The former governor of Rivers State expressed shock at Buhari’s passing, noting that he was an epitome […] The post Buhari: “Nigeria Lost Real Democrat, Detribalised Leader Who Hates Corruption” — Amaechi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago National Assembly suspends plenary in honour of late President Buhari

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The National Assembly has announced that there will be no plenary session this week following the suspension of all legislative activities until Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to mourn the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. An announcement by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, Esq., explained that the move […] The post National Assembly suspends plenary in honour of late President Buhari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Buhari, The Criminal, That Sent DSS, Soldiers To Kill Me In 2021, Has Died Before Me – Sunday Igboho

Popular Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho, has mocked the death of former president, Muhammadu Buhari. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that Buhari passed on at the age of 82, in a medical center in London. In a statement by his Spokesman, Garba Shehu on Sunday, disclosed that the former head of state gave up […] The post Buhari, The Criminal, That Sent DSS, Soldiers To Kill Me In 2021, Has Died Before Me – Sunday Igboho appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Muhammadu Buhari: A life of power, principle, and paradox (1942–2025)

Muhammadu Buhari, a former Nigerian military ruler and the nation’s first opposition candidate to win a presidential election, has died. read more Muhammadu Buhari: A life of power, principle, and paradox (1942–2025)

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4 h. ago Shettima arrives in London to escort Buhari’s body to Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in London following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. He was received at the airport by Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar. Shettima’s trip to the United Kingdom was ordered by President Bola Tinubu after Buhari […] The post Shettima arrives in London to escort Buhari’s body to Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Buhari: Nigeria has lost one of its greatest leaders – Shettima

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed profound sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the nation’s loss as one of the greatest in recent memory. In a heartfelt condolence message released on Sunday, July 13, by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President said, “It is a […] The post Buhari: Nigeria has lost one of its greatest leaders – Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago SGF, FEC members mourn Buhari, say he led with calm strength, moral clarity

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has expressed profound sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away today in the United Kingdom. In a statement issued by Director of Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, speaking on behalf of the Federal Executive […] The post SGF, FEC members mourn Buhari, say he led with calm strength, moral clarity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Buhari: Leader who always did what he believed was right – Ngelale

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The former Senior Special Assistant to former President Muhammadu Buhari on Public Affairs (2019–2023), Ajuri Ngelale, in a tribute to the late leader, emphasised that Buhari was a man who consistently acted according to his convictions, regardless of popular opinion or pressure. Reflecting on his time working under Buhari, Ngelale said, […] The post Buhari: Leader who always did what he believed was right – Ngelale appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago ‘A colossal loss’: Mbah mourns Buhari, hails his forthrightness, patriotism

The Sun Governor of Enugu State Dr Peter Mbah has expressed deep grief over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as a colossal loss to the entire nation. Reacting to the sad development, Governor Mbah, in a condolence message personally signed by him on Sunday, July 13, described Buhari as one of […] The post ‘A colossal loss’: Mbah mourns Buhari, hails his forthrightness, patriotism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders VP Shettima, Gbajabiamila To Escort Remain Back To Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the former president died in a medical center in London, at the age of 82. The development was disclosed by Buhari’s Spokesman, Garba Shehu, in a statement on Sunday. Following the death of the former head […] The post Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders VP Shettima, Gbajabiamila To Escort Remain Back To Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Dafinone Mourns Buhari, Hails His Legacy Of Integrity, Service

Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a leader whose life was defined by patriotism, integrity, and service to the nation. In a statement issued on Sunday, Senator Dafinone paid glowing tribute to the late President, recalling his […]

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12 h. ago Buhari Served With Integrity, Love For Nigeria — Remi Tinubu

First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has paid glowing tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a courageous and principled leader who served Nigeria with unwavering integrity and deep affection for the people. In a heartfelt condolence message issued on Sunday following the announcement of the former president’s […]

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13 h. ago ‘Buhari My Mentor Nudged Me To Contest For Kaduna Gov’ship’, El

Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has mourned the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as his political mentor who also nudged him to contest for the governorship of Kaduna State. The two-term former Kaduna State governor, in his condolence message maintained that former President Buhari stood for the country in war […]

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