Xi Jinping mourns Buhari, hails late Nigerian leader as China’s friend
Chinese President Xi Jinping has described the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari as the loss of a dear friend to the Chinese people.
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Speed Darlington drags NAPTIP to court, demands N3bn for defamation
The agency had accused the singer of alleged rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking via its official Instagram page.
Nigeria: Three seminarians abducted, guard killed
Three seminarians were kidnapped in Nigeria’s Edo State on July 10, adding to the escalating crisis of abductions plaguing the country, with Christians increasingly being targeted.
Aisha Buhari was divorced from late President Buhari before his death –Farooq Kperogi
Public affairs analyst Farooq Kperogi has claimed that Aisha Buhari was no longer married to late President Muhammadu Buhari before his death. “They had divorced, and Aisha reverted to her maiden name,” he wrote on Facebook.
Obi cites lack of flight as reason for missing Buhari’s burial
Peter Obi says flight restrictions prevented him from attending Buhari’s burial, but he paid respects in Daura a day later.
Peter Obi pays condolence visit to Buhari’s family in Daura
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, visited Daura, Katsina State, on Wednesday to extend condolences to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Kidnapped Edo Imam: Police didn’t rescue me, I paid N6.5m ransom
“I got myself released by paying N6.5 million on July 13, but I was shocked to read in the news that I was rescued by the police.”
Awujale’s Islamic burial frees Yoruba kings from ritual slavery – Oluwo
Soldiers reportedly prevented traditionalists from hijacking the burial, in line with the Awujale’s stated wishes.
London Mayor makes first official visit to Nigeria, offers condolences over Buhari’s death
During his visit to Lagos, he described the city as one of the most culturally dynamic in the world.
Emotional moment as Buhari’s daughter weeps on arrival in Daura
Fatima Buhari, daughter of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, arrived Daura in tears ahead of his burial on Tuesday.