Tag: Daura

Police intercept vehicle loaded with explosives in Buhari’s home town

The Nigeria Police have intercepted a vehicle allegedly loaded with explosives in Daura, the hometown of former President Muhammadu Buhari in Katsina State. The interception followed intelligence reports that a suspicious vehicle was moving into the town, prompting security operatives to quickly respond and stop the vehicle before it could reach populated areas. Police sources […]

It was not that he was disrespectful of Nigeria’s medical practice or that he didn’t believe – Garba Shehu on Buhari’s medical trips abroad

Garba Shehu, media aide to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has shed light on why Buhari frequently travelled abroad for medical treatment. According to him, it wasn’t because the former president lacked trust in Nigeria’s medical system. His clarification comes after recent comments by Femi Adesina, another former presidential spokesperson, who stated that Buhari […]

Peter Obi pays late Buhari’s family a condolence visit (photos)

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate during the 2023 general elections, has paid a condolence visit to the family of late former President Muhammadu Buhari. He travelled to Daura, Katsina State, to show his sympathy and offer prayers. Obi, who is also the former governor of Anambra State, did not make the trip alone. […]

Buhari: Atiku, Peter Obi, El-Rufai visit Aisha, family of ex-president [PHOTO]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai visited the home of late President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, to console his family. The visit took place on Wednesday, shortly after the news of Buhari’s passing. Buhari reportedly died in London, United Kingdom, at one of the country’s […]

Atiku, El-Rufai, Boss Mustapha, others visit Buhari’s graveside after burial

Some key figures from Nigeria’s opposition parties have visited the grave of late President Muhammadu Buhari to pay their respects. Among those who visited were former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha. The three men were seen praying at Buhari’s […]

Buhari’s body arrives in Daura from Katsina for final burial

The body of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has reached his hometown, Daura, from Katsina ahead of his final burial taking place today. Earlier in the day, Buhari’s body arrived at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina from the United Kingdom. The reception was held with full honors. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President […]

BREAKING: Buhari’s body arrives Nigeria from London

The body of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has landed at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina State under tight security, as many mourners watched with heavy hearts. The ex-president, who died on Sunday at a UK hospital at the age of 82, will be laid to rest later today in his hometown, […]

Tinubu, others receive Buhari’s remains in Katsina ahead of burial

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received the body of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina. Buhari’s body arrived from London, where he passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. The late President’s remains were flown alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima and top officials from the Federal […]