buhari burial

The Digest: Reno Omokri and Sarki have criticized the Labour Party's Peter Obi for missing the burial of former President Buhari in Daura, with Omokri accusing Obi of showing a lack of devotion to the North. The absence raises questions ahead of the 2027 elections. Key Points: Reno Omokri...

The Digest: Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest in the garden of his residence in Daura, Katsina State, bringing to an end a period of national mourning. The interment followed solemn funeral prayers held at a helipad near his country home on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, marking...

The Digest: The body of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari arrived in Nigeria from London, marking the start of his burial proceedings. President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and senior officials gathered at the airport for the solemn moment. Key Points Buhari’s...

The Digest: In anticipation of the state burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, thousands of personnel from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been deployed across Katsina State, particularly in Daura, the late president's...

The Digest: Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, arrived in Daura for the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari wearing a traditional turban. As the Dan Amanar of Daura, a title conferred upon him in 2022, Amaechi’s attire was seen as a cultural gesture of respect, despite...

The Digest: A heart-wrenching video of Zahra Buhari, daughter of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has gone viral, showing her emotionally grieving on the streets of London following her father’s death. The video, shared by Dele Momodu, captures Zahra’s raw emotions outside the hospital...

The Digest: The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari have been flown back to Nigeria for a state burial in his hometown, Daura. On Tuesday morning, the Nigerian Air Force conveyed the body from London, accompanied by key government officials. Key Points: Buhari's body was flown out...