President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Committee to plan and coordinate a state funeral for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday. According to a statement issued by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), the committee is to be chaired by SGF George Akume. It comprises key cabinet…

By: Fatimah Idera and Helen Okechukwu It is no longer news that former President Muhammadu Buhari has died—tributes from dignitaries across all walks of life have poured in for the former military Head of State, who passed away in London on Sunday, 13 July, after a brief illness. His death, however, sparked mixed reactions across the country, with one of his close allies, Farouk Aliyu, noting the wave of criticism…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has paid tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a man of unwavering conviction and remarkable tenacity. Fayemi, who served as Minister of Mines and Steel Development during Buhari’s administration said this in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Monday. He said the former president never wavered in his ambition to lead Nigeria democratically, despite enduring multiple…

London, UK – Vice President Kashim Shettima has paid a condolence visit to Aisha Buhari, widow of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, in London following the former leader’s death on Sunday. Shettima, who is leading the Federal Government delegation to repatriate Buhari’s remains, also met with the late President’s children. Images shared widely on social media show the Vice President and the grieving family in a solemn atmosphere. Former President…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared a three-day mourning period in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away recently at the age of 82. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary and spokesperson for the Opposition Coalition. According to the statement, the mourning will commence on Tuesday, 15 July 2025. During this period, the…

Prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and convener of The Alternative, Segun Showunmi, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 91. In a statement issued on Monday, Showunmi described the monarch’s death as a profound loss, stating that the vacuum left behind would be “difficult to match”. He…

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…

The Federal Government (FG) has declared Tuesday, 15 July, a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement issued by Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, the declaration follows the approval of President Bola Tinubu and aligns with the seven-day period of national mourning previously announced. READ ALSO: Buhari to be buried Tuesday – Katsina govt The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi…

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…

Legislative sessions at both the Senate and House of Representatives have been put on hold until Tuesday, 22 July 2025, following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. This adjournment was communicated in a statement released on Monday by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana. He explained that the decision was made to allow lawmakers to pay their respects and participate in funeral activities for the late former…

Two Nigerian-born business leaders — private equity titan Adebayo “Bayo” Ogunlesi and tech entrepreneur Tope Awotona — have been named among America’s richest immigrants, according to Forbes’ 2025 annual ranking of foreign-born billionaires. Ogunlesi and Awotona are among 125 billionaires from 41 countries who now call the United States home. Collectively, this elite cohort represents 14 percent of U.S.-based billionaires and holds a staggering 18 percent of the country’s total…

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…