Former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest at 5:50 PM on Tuesday, July 15th, at his private Daura residence, following full military honors and Islamic rites.
His body, draped in the Nigerian flag, was received at Katsina airport by President Tinubu, VP Shettima, Governor Radda who wept and foreign dignitaries.
Notable attendees included First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, former VPs Osinbajo and Atiku Abubakar, and Aliko Dangote. A viral photo shows President Tinubu bowing before Buhari’s casket.
Buhari’s nephew, Mamman Daura, revealed Buhari was in high spirits and planning to return home hours before his sudden death on July 13th.
Ex-spokesperson Femi Adesina attributed Buhari’s longevity to overseas medical trips. His presidency was marked by controversies including the 2016 judges’ raid, “Lazy Nigerian Youths” comment, 2021 Twitter ban, #EndSARS/Lekki shooting, and the 2023 Naira redesign. His declared assets included properties, farms, livestock, and shares.
National Assembly official Ifeoma Ofili publicly accused lawmakers of widespread corruption, with her viral video sparking outrage.
Arise News Remembers the 5th anniversary of Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, who died on July 14, 2020, at the age of 24, having broken barriers and served significantly against insurgency.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan visited Lagos on a historic trade mission, praising it as Africa’s cultural capital and a hub for creative industries like Nollywood and Afrobeats.
This first-ever trip to Africa by a sitting London mayor aims to deepen economic and cultural ties, with plans for a Lagos-themed cultural showcase in London.
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