KATSINA, Nigeria – Former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest on Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State, with full military honours and Islamic funeral rites, marking the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s most prominent statesmen. The burial drew an unprecedented outpouring of tributes and attendance from Nigeria’s political, military, diplomatic and business
In Daura, Katsina State today, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu joined a solemn congregation of national leaders, family members and traditional dignitaries at the Jana’iza prayer ground for the funeral of Former President Muhammadu Buhari. The late leader’s remains were received at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina around midday before being brought to the
The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari arrived in Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday morning as family members, relatives, and close associates gathered to pay their last respects ahead of his burial. Buhari, who died in London at the age of 82, is set to be buried later today in accordance with Islamic rites in
Reliable sources have confirmed that the body of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, is currently on board a flight expected to depart London for his hometown, Daura, in Katsina State, before 9 a.m. local time . The former leader, who passed away in the United Kingdom, is being flown back to Nigeria in accordance with
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has formally announced that the burial of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, will take place on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in his hometown of Daura. The disclosure was made in an official statement released by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, following consultations with the late
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has arrived at the Katsina State Command as part of his ongoing 2025 operational tour and work assessment initiative. This visit underscores the Corps’ commitment to enhancing security operations and ensuring optimal performance across its formations nationwide. Upon his
Katsina State Government has announced a groundbreaking commitment to allocate 30% of its annual budget to climate-resilient infrastructure and environmental sustainability efforts. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda made this declaration during the inaugural Katsina Climate Action and Green Investment Summit held recently in Abuja. Speaking at the summit, Governor Radda emphasized the state’s dedication to addressing
