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…

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…

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…

President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to travel to the United Kingdom to accompany the body of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria. Tinubu announced this in a statement on Sunday after confirming the passing of his predecessor, who died in London at approximately 4:30 PM (WAT) on Sunday, July 13, 2025, following a prolonged illness. Buhari was…

Born on December 17, 1942 in Daura, Katsina State, he had a promising career in the military where he rose to become a general and served in various capacities. He played a critical role during the Nigerian Civil war and subsequently occupied different positions in the military, especially during the various military regimes that led the country after the civil war in 1970 until the return to civilian regime in…

The news of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death was announced July 13, 2025, after being in a London clinic. Buhari, a former Head of State, during the military regime, was on July 3rd reported to have been hospitalised in London. He was the president of Nigeria between 2015-2023. New Daily Prime highlights 10 things you need to know about the ‘Sai Baba’ man as fondly called while campaigning to be…

President Bola Tinubu has pledged his administration’s commitment to completing key infrastructure projects in the Niger Delta, including the Okrika and Ataba sea-crossing bridges. Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Port Harcourt on Saturday, President Tinubu said that all abandoned projects in the region must be revisited and completed.…

ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced, with deep sorrow, the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The elder statesman died in London at approximately 4:30 pm today, following a prolonged illness. In a statement released from the State House, President Tinubu confirmed that he had personally spoken with Mrs Aisha Buhari, the widow of the late President, to offer his condolences. “The nation has lost a leader who…