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Tinubu, Guinea-Bissau President, Niger PM pay last respect to Buhari
Punch
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July 15, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau and Niger Republic Prime Minister, Ali Lamine Zeine, were among thousands of people who attended the funeral rites of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in...
Senegal becomes ninth African country to eliminate trachoma
Medical News
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July 15, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Senegal as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Senegal becomes the ninth country in WHO's African Region to have achieved this feat. "I commend Senegal for freeing its population...
Former President Buhari buried in Daura amid prayers, tributes
Eagle Online
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July 15, 2025
Former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest on Tuesday evening in his Daura residence in Katsina State in a solemn ceremony that drew dignitaries from across the nation and beyond. His body was committed to Mother Earth at about 5:50 p.m....
Atiku’s Camp Slams Keyamo over Buhari Tribute Comment, Defends PDP Exit
Arise News
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July 18, 2025
The Atiku Abubakar camp, has fired back at Festus Keyamo over his claim that the opposition figure fouled the memory of the late former president, Muhammadu Buhari with his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the period of...
Tinubu receives remain of ex-President Buhari in Katsina ahead of final rites in Daura
National Accord Newspaper
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July 15, 2025
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina. President Tinubu arrived at the airport from Abuja at 1:42 p.m. and...
Trump’s disrespect for African states persists
Sabah
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July 15, 2025
Forging a diplomatic endeavour among many states aims to achieve a quid pro quo status in international relations. While these relations strive to be on equal footing, mutual respect is highly encouraged among leaders, especially in their...
Former President Muhammadu Buhari Laid to Rest in Daura Amid Tears, Tributes
Arise News
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July 15, 2025
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest in his hometown Daura in Katsina State, following a solemn state funeral and Islamic funeral prayers attended by Nigerian and international dignitaries. Buhari, who died in London on Sunday...
BREAKING: Ex-President Buhari Buried In Daura As Tinubu, Atiku, Foreign Delegates, Others Attend Funeral
Sahara Reporters
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July 15, 2025
The remains of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, have been buried in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. SaharaReporters gathered that the janaza (Islamic funeral prayer) was conducted at approximately 4:50 pm on Tuesday before his...
Buhari’s burial: Tinubu, Guinea-Bissau President, others attend in Daura
News Diary Online
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July 15, 2025
By Zubairu Idris Daura (Katsina State), July 15, 2025 (NAN) President Bola Tinubu, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau and Niger Republic Prime Minister, Ali Lamine Zeine, were among thousands of people who attended the funeral rites...
Ex-President Buhari Laid To Rest In Daura
The Will
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July 15, 2025
July 15, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a London clinic on Sunday at the age of 82, was on Tuesday laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. The late leader was buried according to Islamic rites...
BREAKING: Ex-President Buhari’s Body Arrives In Katsina For State Burial
Sahara Reporters
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July 15, 2025
The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari have arrived in Katsina, his home state, for burial. This was shortly after President Bola Tinubu arrived in Katsina State ahead of the burial ceremony. This comes as a high-powered delegation from...
Afrique de l’Ouest : cinq leçons pour comprendre la vague de coups d’État et préserver la démocratie
The Conversation
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July 14, 2025
Août 2025 marque les cinq ans du coup d’État au Mali. En 2020, des soldats ont renversé le président Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. Ce coup a bouleversé la vie politique malienne. Mais il a aussi ouvert la voie à une série de prises de pouvoir militaires...
France ends 65-year military presence in Senegal
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 17, 2025
France has officially ended its military presence in Senegal, handing over its last two military bases on Thursday and marking the conclusion of a 65-year deployment in the West African nation. The final phase of the withdrawal saw the return of...
3 projects exemplifying the uptake of digital solutions in Africa
ESI Africa
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July 14, 2025
Beninese, Nigerian and Kenyan projects have been selected among The Elites nominees into how digitalisation forms the backbone of smart solutions, changing the way that people in Africa interact with power, energy and water. Planning and...
Buhari’s legacies won’t be forgotten – Niger gov
Punch
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July 15, 2025
The Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has said that the legacies of the late former president, General (Retd) Muhammadu Buhari, can not be forgotten. Bago sent his condolence to the family of the Buhari family in a condolence message he conveyed...
The lamp of compassion ignites West Africa: Dr Pir Syed Lakhte Hassanain Charts a Sufi-inspired path of sacred service
The Standard Gambia
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July 14, 2025
- Advertisement - By Professor Dr Atif Amin Al Hussaini “He gave his wealth in charity to purify himself. Not as payment for favours received, but longed for the pleasure of His Lord, the Highest…”(Al-Layl: 18-21) Under the celestial guidance of...
Seyi Vodi @ 50: Celebrating a Legacy of Societal Impact, Fashion and Pillar of Entertainment
This Day
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July 18, 2025
For Seyi Adekunle, popularly known as Seyi Vodi, who is set to clock 50 on July 19, his life’s trajectory stands as a compelling story of resilience, innovation, and societal impact. From an early foray in the banking sector which didn’t go as...
African rail connection: A path to multimodal freight optimisation
Rail Freight
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July 11, 2025
Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing economies globally, and there is an urgent need to expand its infrastructure to ensure this growth aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With rapid urbanisation and population increases...
Muhammadu Buhari: Former Nigerian president dies in London aged 82
TUKO
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July 13, 2025
The family of the former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari released a statement about his death Buhari first came into power through a military coup, which saw him rule Nigeria between 1983 and 1985 Buhari made history after becoming the...
International Awards Conferred to Narendra Modi: A testament to expanding global influence of India
Organiser Weekly
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Since assuming office as the 14th Prime Minister of India in 2014, Narendra Modi has emerged as one of the most globally decorated Indian leaders. As of July 2025, he has received 25 prestigious international awards—an unprecedented tally that...