The remains of ex-Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari arrived at the Katsina Airport on Tuesday at around 1:59 pm from London and now being taken to Daura, his hometown, where he will be laid to rest.
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The Federal Government has called about 150 trained health personnel to put their newly acquired knowledge into practice in a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s system. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the call was made on Monday during a four-day workshop in Damaturu, Yobe State, as part of the National Health Sector Renewal Initiative (NHSRI). The event, themed “Leadership, Health System Strengthening, and Health Planning Capacity Development,” brought together over 70 programme managers and development partners from across the country. Dr Babagana Abba, the Sector-Wide Approach Desk Officer, said the training focused on building the capacity of frontline…
Former military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has revealed that he was admitted to the same London hospital as former President Muhammadu Buhari shortly before Buhari’s passing. Buhari died on Sunday at the age of 82 after a prolonged illness. In an interview with Channels Television, Abdulsalami shared that he had only just been discharged when he received the news of Buhari’s death. “Unfortunately, we were in the same hospital together. But I have been discharged,” he said. “So, when I heard the news of his passing away, I quickly went there to condole the family and see what…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s burial has been announced for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. According to his media aide, Garba Shehu, he died in a clinic on Sunday, July 13, in London. The burial arrangement of the former head of state and president was announced by Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda at a press briefing on Monday. While the paperwork to complete the release of his body in London has begun, Radda said the former president’s remains will arrive in Katsina by noon on Tuesday, July 15, while the burial will take place in Daura, the hometown of Buhari, at…
The Ogun State Government has announced the burial rites for the late Awujale of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 91. The late Awujale reigned for over six decades. According to the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, in a statement, said the burial will take place today (Monday) at Ogbagba Court, Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, at exactly 4pm. Talabi implored residents of the state to remember the family of the late monarch in their prayers. The State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, described the late monarch as “a remarkable royal father, who…
The news of Buhari’s death was announced by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Sunday, July 13.
The House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs has summoned the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, to address several pressing national and diplomatic concerns. In a letter dated July 11, committee chairman Wole Oke requested Tuggar’s appearance before the panel on July 16. The minister is also expected to submit a comprehensive briefing note by July 15. Among the key issues flagged in the invitation is the recent shift in U.S. visa policy for Nigerian citizens. The committee also wants the minister to respond to allegations that directors nearing retirement—some with as little as three to six months left…
European Union ministers are meeting on Monday to discuss the bloc’s strategy for trade negotiations with the United States, following a renewed threat from President Donald Trump to impose 30% tariffs on EU goods if no agreement is reached by August 1. Trump’s announcement on Saturday has disrupted months of progress in the ongoing talks, sparking urgent discussions within Brussels on how to respond. The EU is under pressure to strike a deal while preparing for the possibility of steep tariffs. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signalled a continued willingness to negotiate by postponing retaliatory measures over separate…
Vice President Kashim Shettima and President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, have arrived in London to receive the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday. The duo is leading Nigeria’s official delegation to the United Kingdom, following President Tinubu’s directive on Sunday that they oversee arrangements for the late leader’s return and burial in Nigeria. Upon their arrival in London early Monday, they were received by Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, and other officials. Buhari reportedly died around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday after a long illness. Details of…
The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away at the age of 91. His death comes not long after the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Crowned on April 2, 1960, the late monarch ruled for more than 64 years, making him one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning traditional rulers. His relationship with Buhari began in the 1980s under remarkable circumstances. In 1983, then Ogun State Governor Olabisi Onabanjo had signed a removal order against the Awujale, set to take effect on January 2, 1984. However, Buhari’s military coup on December 31, 1983, which ousted the civilian government, disrupted…
