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Flags Fly Low, Prayers Rise High: Buhari’s Final Journey Captivates Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday led a long list of Nigeria’s political and business elite to Daura, Katsina State, for the final burial rites of former military Head of State and two-term civilian President, Muhammadu Buhari.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Tinubu personally received Buhari’s flag‑draped remains at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina at about 2:00 p.m., shortly after the aircraft conveying the late leader departed London earlier that morning. The plane used for the solemn flight was the same Presidential Aircraft Buhari had flown throughout his eight years in office.
The burial, conducted in line with Islamic rites by the Chief Imam of Daura, Sheikh Salisu Rabiu, drew international dignitaries, including President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea‑Bissau, Niger Republic’s Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine, and former Nigerien President Issoufou Mahamadou.
Also in attendance were former Vice Presidents Yemi Osinbajo and Atiku Abubakar; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas; Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin; and prominent senators such as Kawu Sumaila, Abdulaziz Yari, Sani Bello, Abu Ibrahim, and Yariman Bakura.
Security chiefs present included the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede; Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla; as well as former Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (retd.), and former DSS boss, Yusuf Bichi.
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda led the state delegation, alongside Deputy Governor Faruq Jobe, State Assembly Speaker Nasir Daura, Secretary to the State Government Abdullahi Faskari, and members of the Executive Council.
Federal Government officials at the event included Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Matters Ibrahim Masari; Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Isiaq Salako; and Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa. They were joined by Information Minister Mohammed Idris, Budget and Planning Minister Atiku Bagudu, Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle, Minister of Agriculture Abubakar Kyari, former Communications Minister Isa Pantami, and former Attorney‑General Abubakar Malami.
Also present were Kwara State Governor and NGF Chairman AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, along with governors from Bauchi, Yobe, Kano, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Gombe, Jigawa, Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Lagos, Ogun, Edo, Imo, and Cross River. Former governors, including Ibrahim Shema, Ali Modu Sheriff, Nasir El‑Rufai, Aminu Tambuwal, and Yahaya Bello, also joined the mourning.
From the private sector, Aliko Dangote, Sayyu Dantata, and Dahiru Mangal were among the high-profile attendees, while traditional rulers such as the Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumini Usman; the Emir of Daura, Umar Faruq; and the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, offered their respects.
The influx of dignitaries created an unprecedented level of air traffic, with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency recording over 130 landings and takeoffs at Katsina Airport between Monday and Tuesday.
President Tinubu, who arrived from Abuja at 1:42 p.m., inspected a guard of honour moments before the Nigerian Air Force jet carrying Buhari’s remains touched down at 1:51 p.m. Buhari passed away in a London hospital on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Vice President Shettima, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, former First Lady Aisha Buhari, and other family members accompanied the late President’s remains back to Nigeria.
At the airport, Tinubu and other leaders—including Embaló, Zeine, Mahamadou, and Osinbajo—received the casket. A joint team of nine senior military officers served as pallbearers, including Major‑Generals Mohammed Usman, Oluwafemi Williams, and Shuaibu Nuhu; Rear Admirals Suleiman Dahun, Jonathan Ajodo, and Samuel Ngatuwa; Air Vice Marshals Adeniyi Herbert Amesinlola, Idi Sanni, and Obinna Obiabaka. Major General Mike Alechenu coordinated the team.
The pallbearers wheeled the flag‑draped casket in slow, measured steps to the hymn “God Be With You Till We Meet Again,” passing through a full military guard of honour made up of six officers and 96 soldiers. President Tinubu and others followed behind in solemn procession as the casket was placed in a waiting military hearse for the one‑hour trip to Daura, where funeral prayers and final interment were held
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‘Kwankwaso Is More Experienced Than Peter Obi’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Declares.
Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.
“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.
He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”
Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.
He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.
“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.
In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.
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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.
Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.
While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.
He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.
The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.
He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.
“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”
The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.
2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.
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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.
The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.
As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.
Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.
The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.
Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment
Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.
The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.
According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.
The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.
The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.
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