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  • BREAKING: Buhari’s remains arrive Katsina from London

    BREAKING: Buhari’s remains arrive Katsina from London

    The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Katsina State from London, the United Kingdom ahead of a state burial.

    The Nation reports that the body of the late president was conveyed on a Nigerian Air Force craft.

    READ ALSO: Presidency: FEC postpones special session in honour of Buhari

    The Vice President Kashim Shettima led the high-level Federal Government delegation from London for the repatriation of the former president’s remains.

    Earlier, President Bola Tinubu arrived Kastina to receive the former President’s remains ahead of his final interment in Daura.

  • BREAKING: Tinubu arrives Katsina for Buhari’s burial 

    BREAKING: Tinubu arrives Katsina for Buhari’s burial 

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Kastina for the burial ceremony of late Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari.

    He is expected to receive the remains of the deceased former President at the Katsina Airport later in the day.

    The Nation reports Tinubu approved the constitution of an inter-ministerial committee for a state burial for Buhari, who died in London on Sunday at the age of 82.

    READ ALSO: Presidency: FEC postpones special session in honour of Buhari

    Buhari will be buried today at his home in Daura, Katsina State.

    Meanwhile, the Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently leading a high-level Federal Government delegation from London to Nigeria for the repatriation of the former president’s remains.