Retired Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai praised the late President Muhammadu Buhari for his unwavering dedication to eliminating terrorist threats across Nigeria. The former Army Chief emphasized how Buhari demonstrated a clear strategic vision when addressing the Boko Haram insurgency that plagued the Northeast region. Buratai received his appointment to lead the military in 2015 under Buhari's administration. The president maintained direct communication with military leadership and provided specific guidance for counterterrorism operations. Buhari consistently prioritized national security despite facing complex regional challenges.
The retired general highlighted Buhari's ability to anticipate emerging security threats before they...
Massive crowds descended upon Daura as Katsina State prepared for the final homecoming of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The 82-year-old leader passed away Sunday while receiving medical treatment in London. His remains will arrive at Umaru Musa Yar'adua International Airport before traveling to his ancestral hometown. Security forces have established a heavy presence throughout the ancient city. Mourners began gathering Monday morning as the community braces for this historic moment.
Distinguished guests have converged on Daura to honor the deceased statesman. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu joined Senate President Godswill Akpabio among the notable attendees. Former cabinet ministers and state governors have also made the journey...
Former presidential spokesman Femi Adesina dismissed claims that Muhammadu Buhari maintained personal property in London during his tenure. The media adviser appeared on Channels Television Tuesday to address persistent rumors about the late president's overseas accommodations. Adesina clarified that Buhari utilized the Nigerian High Commission facilities throughout his extended medical visits to the United Kingdom. The former leader spent eight months at the diplomatic mission during one particularly lengthy treatment period. These arrangements contradicted widespread assumptions about private real estate ownership in Britain.
Buhari developed relationships with London medical professionals long before assuming presidential office...
Legal expert Dayo Fadugba revealed Tuesday that suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has challenged a court ruling that rejected her attempts to secure reinstatement. The Federal High Court under Justice Binta Nyako dismissed every request the Kogi Central lawmaker presented on July 4. Fadugba emphasized that misleading public accounts have distorted the actual judicial outcome. The senator faced multiple defeats when the court rejected her challenges to Senate committee appearances and seating reassignments. Justice Nyako ruled against her unauthorized floor speaking and found her conduct unparliamentary after violating Senate Standing Orders.
Despite these setbacks, Akpoti-Uduaghan celebrated with supporters while falsely...
Morocco's King Mohammed VI reached out to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with expressions of sympathy after former President Muhammadu Buhari died. The monarch addressed his formal message to Tinubu, members of the Buhari family, and Nigerian citizens, characterizing the death as profoundly tragic. The Moroccan ruler described Buhari as a distinguished statesman who dedicated himself to advancing his nation's interests and guiding citizens toward enhanced development and wealth. King Mohammed VI reflected on the productive diplomatic relationship he maintained with the deceased leader. Their collaborative efforts resulted in the establishment of development initiatives that strengthened bonds between the two African nations.
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Parliament officials have responded to legal counsel representing suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan regarding her potential return to the chamber. The National Assembly clarified that Justice Binta Nyako's recent ruling in the Federal High Court contained advisory language rather than binding directives. Charles Yoila, Director of Litigation and Counselling for the legislative body, authored the formal response to attorney Michael Jonathan Numan. The correspondence emphasized that no mandatory compliance order emerged from the July 4 court proceedings. Officials distinguished between judicial advice and enforceable commands in their interpretation of the ruling.
Akpoti-Uduaghan faced a six-month suspension after...
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu departed the capital city on Tuesday morning for Katsina State to participate in Muhammadu Buhari's state funeral ceremony. Government officials and prominent dignitaries assembled in Daura to pay their final respects to the deceased former president. The funeral arrangements called for Buhari's body to reach Katsina from London around midday. Islamic burial traditions will guide the afternoon interment proceedings in his hometown of Daura. The former president passed away Sunday while receiving medical treatment in London for an undisclosed condition.
Political leaders across Nigeria suspended regular activities to honor Buhari's memory and legacy. Federal authorities joined Northwestern state governors in...
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah urged Nigerian citizens to view the late former president Muhammadu Buhari through a lens of compassion rather than political criticism. The Catholic leader of Sokoto Diocese emphasized that Buhari's legacy extends far beyond his eight-year presidential administration. Kukah highlighted the deceased leader's military service and broader contributions to the nation throughout his career. The bishop advocated for national unity and understanding during this period of mourning. He stressed that Buhari deserves recognition as a patriotic individual who served Nigeria across multiple decades.
The religious leader offered spiritual comfort for Buhari's family while encouraging public discourse focused on healing...
Buba Galadima revealed on Arise Television how northern political figures convinced Muhammadu Buhari to enter partisan politics during the early 2000s. The New Nigerian Peoples Party leader described a calculated recruitment effort triggered by escalating tensions between ethnic groups. Galadima explained that the Oduduwa Peoples Congress had mobilized hundreds of vehicles to target what they termed Fulani establishments in Ilorin. The northern coalition perceived this as an existential threat requiring immediate political intervention. President Obasanjo and Lagos Governor Bola Tinubu failed to address the growing crisis adequately.
Thirty-four northern leaders convened in Kaduna to devise a response strategy against the OPC...
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