Katsina declares Monday work-free day to honour Buhari
The Katsina State Government has declared Monday, July 14, as work-free day in the state, following the death of the former President Muhammad Buhari. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abdullahi Faskari, signed and issued by his Director of Press, Alhaji Abdullahi Aliyu-Yar’adua. According to Garba-Faskari, […]
Tinubu mourns iconic Awujale of Ijebu
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of the Awujale of Ijebu, Oba Sikiru Adetona, describing him as an iconic and dignified traditional ruler. In a tribute personally signed, Tinubu praised the monarch’s 65-year reign, which was marked by unwavering duty, honour, and selfless service to his people. Tinubu said the Oba’s passing brought double […]
NiMet predicts three-day rain, thunderstorms from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rain and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the country.NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms with moderate rains during the morning hours over parts of Yobe, Kano, Jigawa and Bauchi State.According to it, the remaining parts of the region will be sunny with patches […]
Nasarawa governor mourns Buhari’s passing
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, calling him a great man and symbol of honesty. In a personally signed statement on Sunday in Lafia, Sule said he received the news of Buhari’s death with deep sorrow and a profound sense of national loss. […]
Buhari: Sultan commiserates with Nigerians
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) under the leadership of Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar has commiserated with the nation over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The Sultan stated this in a statement by the JNI Secretary-General, Prof. Khalid Aliyu that “To Allah we belong and to Him we shall all return. “Jama’atu Nasril […]
Abubakar mourns Buhari
Retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, former Military Head of State, described the late former President Muhammadu Buhari as a great patriot and statesman who significantly contributed to Nigeria’s socio-economic and political development. Abubakar, who is currently in London, told the News Agency of Nigeria in a telephone interview on Monday, “From God we came, and to […]
Buhari’s death, a national tragedy, declares Emir of Daura
The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Faruk, has described the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari as a national tragedy and a painful loss to the people of Daura Emirate, Katsina State, and the nation at large. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Daura Palace on Monday, the royal father said […]
ECOWAS, Turkey mourn Buhari, extol his contributions to regional integration, Africa’s democracy
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has mourned former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in London. ECOWAS President, Dr Omar Touray, on behalf of all ECOWAS institutions, expressed the condolence in a message to the bereaved family, President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government, and Nigerians, on Monday. He said that ECOWAS […]
‘He was our pride’: Daura mourns Buhari
The people of Daura have expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at the ripe age of 82 in London. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the residents described his death as a great loss not only to the people of Daura but to the entire […]
Buhari: Akpabio mourns
President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has expressed profound sadness over the passing of immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a statesman and leader of great integrity. Buhari passed away on Sunday at a London Clinic at the age of 82 years. The Senate President in a statement signed by him condoled with […]
