Buhari Laid to Rest in Daura as Tinubu, Osinbajo, Shettima, Others Pay Final Respects
Breaking News: Buhari Laid to Rest in Daura as Tinubu, Osinbajo, Shettima, Others Pay Final Respects Former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has been laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, bringing an end to a chapter in the nation’s political history. Premier Media gathered that the burial took place on Tuesday evening following a solemn funeral prayer (Jana’iza) held by Islamic rites. Buhari’s remains were interred at exactly 5:50 p.m., surrounded by grieving family members, political allies, and top government officials. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led the federal delegation to the funeral, accompanied by First Lady Senator Remi Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Several state governors, ministers, lawmakers, and traditional rulers were also present at the emotional ceremony. The former president’s body had arrived earlier in the day from London, where he died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after a long battle with an undisclosed illness at the age of 82. Buhari, a retired Major General and former military Head of State, served as Nigeria’s democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, and remained an influential figure in national politics even after leaving office. Tears flowed freely as Daura residents and dignitaries paid their last respects to the man many saw as a symbol of discipline, integrity, and leadership despite the controversies that trailed his tenure. As Nigeria observes seven daysBreaking News: Buhari Laid to Rest in Daura as Tinubu, Osinbajo, Shettima, and Others Pay Final Respects Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, marking the conclusion of a significant chapter in the nation’s political history. The burial took place on Tuesday evening, following a solemn funeral prayer (Jana’iza) conducted according to Islamic rites. Buhari’s remains were interred at exactly 5:50 p.m., surrounded by grieving family members, political allies, and high-ranking government officials. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led the federal delegation to the funeral, accompanied by First Lady Senator Remi Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The emotional ceremony was also attended by several state governors, ministers, lawmakers, and traditional rulers. Buhari’s body arrived earlier in the day from London, where he passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after a long battle with an undisclosed illness at the age of 82. A retired Major General and former military Head of State, Buhari served as Nigeria’s democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023 and remained an influential figure in national politics even after leaving office. Emotions ran high as residents of Daura and dignitaries paid their last respects to a man many regarded as a symbol of discipline, integrity, and leadership, despite the controversies that marked his tenure. As Nigeria observes seven days of national mourning, tributes continue to pour in from around the world in honor of the late statesman. Flags are being flown at half-mast nationwide as citizens reflect on his legacy and leadership. of national mourning, tributes continue to pour in from across the world in honour of the late statesman. Flags remain at half-mast nationwide, as citizens reflect on his legacy and leadership. #premiermedia
