JUST IN: Remains of Former President Buhari Arrive Nigeria

By Emmanuel Kwada

The body of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari arrived in Nigeria today, July 14, 2025, from London, accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima.

Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at age 82 in a London clinic after a prolonged illness, will be laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in accordance with Islamic rites.

President Bola Tinubu has declared a seven-day national mourning period, with flags to fly at half-mast.