UPDATE: Shettima Leads Delegation to Repatriate Late Buhari’s Remains

July 13, 2025

Nigeria’s vice president Kashim Shettima is leading a delegation to London to accompany the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria.

In a mark of national mourning and respect, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered that all national flags be flown at half-mast across the country in honour of the late statesman.

Former President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.

APC_Buhari (News Central TV) — Former President Muhammadu Buhari

In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President,
Information and Strategy,Bayo Onanuga, “President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.”

Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023.

He was military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.

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