1 hour 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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3 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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4 h. ago Buhari: ‘Medicine after death’, Omokri calls out Peter Obi over visit to Daura

Tribune Online Buhari: ‘Medicine after death’, Omokri calls out Peter Obi over visit to Daura “Campaigning to be President was important enough for him to visit Ilorin, but Buhari, the modern-day Ahmadu Bello of the North, was not important enough for him to visit Daura. And he wants to North to vote for him in 2027? The same man who promised to unleash “religious war” on the Muslim Ummah?" Buhari: ‘Medicine after death’, Omokri calls out Peter Obi over visit to Daura Tribune Online

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6 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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7 h. ago SPOTTED: Bayo Onanuga deletes tweet on Buhari’s 12 million votes after backlash

Tribune Online SPOTTED: Bayo Onanuga deletes tweet on Buhari’s 12 million votes after backlash Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga has deleted a tweet that sparked heavy backlash over comments downplaying the role of northern votes in SPOTTED: Bayo Onanuga deletes tweet on Buhari’s 12 million votes after backlash Tribune Online

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8 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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9 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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9 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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11 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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11 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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13 h. ago Sea of heads as Buhari’s state funeral features full military honours, 21

Tribune Online Sea of heads as Buhari’s state funeral features full military honours, 21-gun salute • Tinubu, Shettima, govs, African leaders, family, ex-aides, others pay last respect • He was interred on the spot he used to relax — Family friend Amidst a plethora of tributes and consolations, enmeshed with visits of solidarity and payments of homage and last respects to the memories and legacies of late former President Muhammadu […] Sea of heads as Buhari’s state funeral features full military honours, 21-gun salute Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Buhari: UN, EU, Saudi, Moroccan kings, Etsu Nupe pay tributes

The entire world literally stood still for the late Nigerian president, Muhammad Buhari, whose remains were laid to rest, yesterday. Major global bodies and leaders paid glowing tribute and eulogised his sterling qualities.  The roll call included the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al […] The post Buhari: UN, EU, Saudi, Moroccan kings, Etsu Nupe pay tributes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Buhari’s missed revolution: Reflection on lost opportunities

By El-Yaquob Ibn Yousouf The passing of President Muhammadu Buhari marks the end of an era for Nigeria, one that began with immense hope and ended in profound disappointment. Elected in 2015 as the first opposition candidate to defeat an incumbent President, Buhari carried a historic mandate and unparalleled political capital. A former military ruler […] The post Buhari’s missed revolution: Reflection on lost opportunities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Weeklong programme of events to continue in honour of Buhari — Presidency

Tribune Online Weeklong programme of events to continue in honour of Buhari — Presidency “President Tinubu and the late President's close family members witnessed the final interment at 5.50 p.m.” Weeklong programme of events to continue in honour of Buhari — Presidency Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Tinubu, other African leaders pay last respect to Buhari’s body in Katsina

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, joined by some African leaders, received the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari at the read more Tinubu, other African leaders pay last respect to Buhari’s body in Katsina

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24 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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24 h. 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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25 h. 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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25 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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27 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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