Tag: Late President Buhari

Frm. Ex-Sec. FCDA mourns passing of President Muhammadu Buhari

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Former Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr Umar Gambo Jibrin, FNSE, OON, the Zaruman Kontagora ), has expressed deep sorrow and extended profound condolence on the passing of Muhammadu Buhari, former President of Nigeria. Engr. Jibrin, in a statement, said former President Muhammadu Buhari was not just an epitome of integrity whose passing has left a profound void in the heart of the nation. He said Buhari was a leader who led with dignity, and a calm resolve, guiding the country through pivotal moments and championing the values…

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Nigeria bids farewell, as former President Buhari is laid to rest in Daura

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Nigeria bids farewell

Nigeria, yesterday, bid an emotional farewell to one of its most iconic leaders, former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday afternoon at the age of 82 in a London clinic.  Following days of national mourning and a solemn state funeral, his remains were laid to rest at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, in accordance with Islamic rites. Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s military Head of State from 1983 to 1985 and later as the country’s democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023, was remembered by leaders at…

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“Remember Buhari as good man, not for his 8yr term” – Bishop Kukah to Nigerians

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Bishop Kukah

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese, has paid tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a “good man” who made significant contributions to Nigeria. Bishop Kukah urged Nigerians to look beyond Buhari’s presidency and remember his positive impact on the country. In a telephone interview, Kukah said: “We shouldn’t focus on his eight years of being President of Nigeria, but as a great man who made his contributions to this country as a military officer, among many other things”. He called for national reflection and…

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“Treatment in foreign hospital likely elongated Buhari’s life” – Femi Adesina

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Femi Adesina

Former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has said the former Nigerian leader may have not survived his health challenges if he had relied solely on Nigerian hospitals for treatment. Adesina stated this yesterday during an interview on a television programme ahead of the state funeral for the Late ex-president. Responding to criticisms over Buhari’s repeated medical trips to the United Kingdom while in office, Adesina defended the decision, saying it was a matter of survival. “Buhari always had his medicals in London, even…

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FG declares today public holiday in honour of Late Ex-president Buhari

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FG declares holiday

…As Tinubu receives body in Katsina The Federal Government has declared today, Tuesday, a public holiday in honour of the Late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, as part of the seven days of national mourning announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration on Monday following the approval of President Tinubu. In a statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, the Minister described the holiday as a mark of respect for Buhari’s devoted service to the nation, his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic…

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