The Digest:
Vice President Kashim Shettima has paid a condolence visit to Aisha Buhari, the widow of former President Muhammadu Buhari, and Mamman Daura, Buhari's nephew, in London. The visit occurred on Monday, July 14, 2025, following the former president's death at a London clinic on Sunday.
Key Points:
- President Bola Tinubu had directed Shettima to travel to London to accompany Buhari's body back to Nigeria.
- While the return of Buhari's remains was initially delayed, Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda confirmed that the body is now scheduled to arrive in Nigeria by noon on Tuesday, July 15, with the burial to take place in his hometown of Daura by 2 PM the same day.
- This decision was made after consultations with the family.
Sources: The Cable
