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BREAKING: Muhammadu Buhari’s death: Tinubu declares seven days of mourning
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced seven days of mourning to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday.
Tinubu disclosed this in a condolence message on Sunday.
According to him, as a mark of respect to the former leader, he has directed that all national flags fly at half-mast across the country for seven days from Sunday.
“I have directed that all national flags fly at half-staff across the country for seven days from today,” he stated.
He said he has summoned an emergency Federal Executive Council session on Tuesday, dedicated to honouring the late Buhari.
Tinubu added that the federal government will honour the late Buhari with a state funeral.
“As a mark of respect to our former leader, I have directed that all national flags fly at half-staff across the country for seven days from today. I have also summoned an emergency Federal Executive Council session on Tuesday, dedicated to his honour. The federal government will accord President Buhari full state honours befitting his towering contributions to our country,” the statement read.
Buhari is expected to be buried in Daura, Katsina State, on Monday.
OSUNDAILY NG reports that Buhari’s death was confirmed by his former spokespersons, Garba Shehu and Bashir Ahmed, in separate statements on X on Sunday.
Following Buhari’s death, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to London to convey his remains back to Nigeria.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State.
According to TVC, Buhari will be laid to rest tomorrow, Monday, in Daura.
Buhari passed away at a clinic in London, where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness, at 4:30 pm on Sunday.
His former media spokesman, Garba Shehu, disclosed this via X on Sunday.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu, who mourned the passing of his predecessor, has dispatched Vice President Kashim Shettima to London.
Tinubu directed Shettima to accompany Buhari’s corpse back to Nigeria for burial.
Edo Queens have announced the signing of Ghanaian goalkeeper Adjei Charlotte, OSUNDAILY NG reports.
The details of the contract was not disclosed by the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, side.
Charlotte is expected to take up the role of Edo Queens first choice goalkeeper in the 2025/26 season.
Moses Aduku’s side are strengthening after a disappointing outing last term.
Edo Queens lost their NWFL title to Bayelsa Queens.
They also finished fourth in the CAF Women’s Champions League.
The Director General of the World Health Organization, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has described the death of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari as unbelievable.
Buhari died in a London clinic on Sunday after he took ill recently.
His death was announced by his former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu via a post on X.
Reacting, Okonjo-Iweala said she never knew Buhari was ill, stressing that she only discovered after his death was announced.
Posting on X, the WTO DG wrote: “Unbelievable! I did not know just how ill and minutes after sending my get well wishes I have just learned that he passed away.
“I am so very sad. May the Soul of HE @MBuhari rest in perfect peace. My deepest condolences to the entire Buhari family and his close aides and associates.
“I am just learning of HE President Buhari’s @MBuhari health situation. Your Excellency we all pray for your good health and speedy recovery.
“I appreciate the support you gave me in my current position during your time in office. Wishing you the very best.”
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