Buhari’s remains arrive Katsina from London for burial
The remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in a London clinic, on Sunday at 82, has arrived in Katsina for burial at his hometown, Daura.
The aircraft carrying Buhari’s body, accompanied by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, touched the ground by 1:50p.m. at Umaru Musa Yar’adua Airport, Katsina.
On arrival at the airport, the body was received by President Bola Tinubu, Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, ministers, governors, captains of industries, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, presidential aides and members of the Katsina State Executive Council.
Others are the former President of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou, Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, service chiefs, former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Tukur Buratai and others.
The Federal Government declared Tuesday (today) a public holiday in honour of the late president, who passed away on Sunday in London, United Kingdom.
The holiday comes as part of the ongoing seven-day national mourning period earlier announced by President Tinubu to pay tribute to the late Buhari’s life and legacy.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Sport
Houthi attack fears force U.S. team to abandon Qatar U-17 FIFA World Cup
The U.S. cited likely attacks in neighbouring Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, including on civilian airports and critical infrastructure.
Economy
DMO allots N5 billion savings bonds as subscriptions drop 17.4% despite higher November rates
The Debt Management Office allotted N5.06 billion to investors in its November savings bond offer, down 17.4 per cent from the N6.12 billion allotted in October.
![Delta Governor, RT. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori [Photo: Facebook/ Sheriff]](https://gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/Delta-Governor-RT.-Hon-Sheriff-Oborevwori-Facebook-Sheriff-4.png)
States
Gov. Oborevwori pledges stronger partnership with traditional rulers
The governor described traditional rulers as indispensable partners in governance.
Heading 2
NMDPRA moves to curb tanker crashes, sensitises drivers
He noted that the transportation of petroleum products remained critical to Nigeria’s energy security and economic development.
World
Scott Colom emerges first Black senator-elect in Mississippi since 1874
Mr Colom, 43, scored 49.2 per cent of the votes to defeat incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Lagos
APC condemns disruption of Obi’s NDC town hall meeting in Lagos
The APC enjoined political parties and candidates to campaign on issues that uplift Nigerians’ lives and not instigate violence at political events.
