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The final journey home of a former president
In Katsina and Daura, the air carried a heavy stillness—the kind that follows the passing of a giant. Former President ...
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Koroma mourns exit of a towering figure in African leadership
Former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma yesterday described former Nigerian President, the late Muhammadu Buhari, ...
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Akpabio: The foretold prophesy of Akwa Ibom and the centre
Akpabio’s dream of linking Akwa Ibom to the centre was finally fulfilled on June 6, 2025, seven years after he first envisioned it, when Governor Eno officially joined the APC. This marked a historic ...
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Kwara, Oyo reschedule BECE over Buhari’s death
The governments of Kwara and Oyo states have announced the postponement of the Basic Education Certificate Examination initially scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in honour of the late former ...
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Final salute: Nigeria bids Buhari emotional farewell
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima led a galaxy of Nigeria’s elite, including former Presidents, to Daura, Katsina State on Tuesday to pay their final respects as the nation laid ...
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Jigawa PDP, residents mourn
The leadership of Jigawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party and residents of the state, on Tuesday, mourned the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.The PUNCH Correspondent went ...
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Buhari had strong passion for Nigeria – Shekarau
A former governor of Kano State, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has expressed grief over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a leader deeply passionate about Nigeria and its ...
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Military, presidential traditions that framed Buhari’s burial
SOLOMON ODENIYI writes on the full state honour accorded former President Muhammadu Buhari, who was buried in Daura on Tuesday after he died in a London hospital on SundayThe final rites for former ...
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BREAKING: Buhari laid to rest in Daura amid tears
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest amid tears and tributes.He was lowered into the grave around 18:00pm on Tuesday, July 15.The burial was held within the premises of his family ...
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Buhari worked to ensure unity of Nigeria – Ex-IGP Okiro
Former Inspector-General of Police, Sir Mike Okiro, has paid glowing tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a leader who worked tirelessly to uphold the security, unity, and ...
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Tinubu, Shettima, foreign leaders bid Buhari farewell in Daura
Former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest in his hometown of Daura on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, amid outpourings of grief and reverence.\xa0President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led a high-powered ...