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Nigeria: Shettima, Atiku, Obi, Kingibe, Radda, Zulum, El-Rufai, Others Pray for Buhari in Daura

DAURA, KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA, JUL 19 – Political leaders including former rivals gathered to honor Buhari, who led Nigeria from 2015 to 2023, with thousands paying respects in Daura following his burial.

  • The former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a London clinic at age 82.
  • On July 15, 2025, Buhari was laid to rest in a solemn Islamic ceremony attended by President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
  • On Saturday, July 19, 2025, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Bukola Saraki offered prayers at Buhari’s grave in Daura, Katsina State.
  • In a statement, Stanley Nkwocha reflected on the loss, while President Bola Tinubu called it a major loss to Nigeria and Africa.
  • Amid tributes, calls arose to uphold Buhari’s values, while Prof. Yemi Osinbajo urged leaders to sustain his legacy through transparency and accountability.
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