The late Nigerian leader, who passed away on Sunday in a UK clinic at the age of 82, is set to be buried later today in his hometown of Daura, in accordance with Islamic burial rites. The body was received at the airport by a nine-man committee inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu to oversee the […]
The government announced that it was in furtherance of the seven days of national mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, following the approval of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tunji-Ojo said the holiday is a mark of respect […]
This was confirmed by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda during a press briefing in Katsina, where he formally announced the funeral arrangements after consultations with the deceased’s family and close associates in London. President Buhari passed away in a London hospital after a protracted illness. His death has triggered a wave of national mourning and tributes […]
In a statement released by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana said the suspension of legislative activities is to enable lawmakers mobilise and attend the funeral activities of the former President. The statement reads “The National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria mourns the passing of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari,GCFR, former […]
Ahmad made the clarification in a statement, following growing speculation about the ex-president’s health condition. “In light of the recent media reports suggesting that former President Muhammadu Buhari is critically ill and has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, ICU, we find it necessary to set the record straight,” the statement read. Confirming that […]