
The Digest:
Former President Muhammadu Buhari will be laid to rest on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, instead of Monday, as initially reported. His burial will take place in Daura, Katsina State, following Islamic rites. The delay in the funeral schedule was due to logistical arrangements for transporting his remains from London.
Key Points:
- Buhari passed away on Sunday afternoon, July 13, 2025, in a London clinic after a prolonged illness.
- His burial will take place in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State.
- The delay in the funeral was caused by logistical issues related to transporting his body from the UK.
- The revised funeral schedule was confirmed by Lawal Jobe, the deputy governor of Katsina State.
- Isa Ali Pantami, former minister of communications, also confirmed the update on his official X (formerly Twitter) account.
- The remains are expected to arrive in Katsina at noon on Tuesday, with the funeral prayer scheduled for 2 p.m.
- A Nigerian presidential delegation, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, is in London to coordinate the repatriation.
- Buhari served as Nigeria’s military leader from 1983 to 1985 and as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023.
- He was 82 years old at the time of his passing.
The delay in Buhari’s funeral highlights the complexity of the repatriation process, but the final farewell is set for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. His death marks the end of a significant chapter in Nigerian politics.
Sources: BusinessDay, Premium Times, Channels TV