Buhari's Burial Live Updates: Video of Ex-President's Final Resting Place Trends
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Daura, Katsina state - Dignitaries will be in Daura, Katsina state, today, Monday, July 14, for the burial of former strongman and president Muhammadu Buhari.
Buhari, 82, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, prompting tributes from Nigeria and beyond.
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Buhari: Former President finally laid to rest
The remains of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari were laid to rest at his residence in Daura, his hometown in Katsina state, at about 5:50 PM, according to Daily Trust.
The body, which left the United Kingdom earlier on Tuesday, July 15, was received at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina by President Tinubu.
The video can be watched below:
Buhari's final resting place chosen
The place where ex-President Buhari often sat in the middle of his house is the very spot that has been chosen as his burial site.
The picture and video can be seen below:
Buhari’s son greets Tinubu, others
Buhari’s son, Yusuf, greeted President Tinubu and other dignitaries at his father’s burial on Tuesday, July 15.
Tinubu, dignitaries, and late Buhari's family members were at the graveside to pay their last respects.
The video can be viewed below:
Family buries Buhari in Daura
The funeral prayer for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari was held in Daura, Katsina state.
The event happened on Tuesday afternoon, July 15.
Buhari's remains arrive Daura from Katsina
The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Daura for burial.
Tinubu receives Buhari’s remains on arrival in Nigeria
The remains of former President Buhari have arrived in Nigeria from London ahead of his burial in Daura, Katsina State, scheduled for later today.
The late president’s body arrived in Katsina from the United Kingdom, accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
President Bola Tinubu, Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda, senior government officials, and members of Buhari’s family were present at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport to receive the body, which departed the UK earlier in the day.
Remains of Buhari arrive Katsina, Nigeria
The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari have just arrived in Katsina, and will be received by President Bola Tinubu ahead of the burial later today in his hometown, Daura, according to Islamic rites.
Buhari's funeral: Tinubu arrives Katsina
President Tinubu has arrived in Katsina for the funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Buhari's funeral: Niger's PM arrives Katsina
The Prime Minister of the neighbouring Niger Republic, H.E. Ali Lamine Zeine, is the first world leader to arrive in Katsina to attend the funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Buhari's funeral: List of dignitaries who have arrived Daura
Here is a list of some dignitaries who have arrived Dat aura:
- Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi
- Former Governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sherrif
- Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello
- Former Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari
- Former Governor of Zamfara state, Abdul’aziz YariYari
- Former Minister of Information and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami
- Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Faruk
- Sons of late Alhaji Aminu Dantata
- Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria
- Yemi Osibanjo, Former Vice President of Nigeria
- Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation and former Governor of Rivers State
- Aminu Bello Masari, former Governor of Katsina State
- Aminu Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State
- Ahmad Lawan, former Senate President
- Ali Isa Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy
- Ibikunle Amosun, former Governor of Ogun State
- Ali Modu Sheriff, former Governor of Borno State and one-time PDP National Chairman
- Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State
- Aliyu Wamakko, former Governor of Sokoto State
- Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State and former Minister of Solid Minerals
- Pauline Tallen, former Deputy Governor of Plateau State and former Minister of Women Affairs
- Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
- Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun
- President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote
- Former Minister of Information, Lai Muhammed
Buhari's funeral: Osinbajo arrives Katsina (video)
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, along with Senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya, arrived at Katsina State airport to attend the funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura.
Photos show women holding special prayers, Qur'anic recitation inside late Buhari's residence in Daura
Women are seen holding special prayers, Qur'anic recitation inside late Buhari's residence in Daura, according to Daily Trust.
Buhari's funeral: Photos of Rotimi Amaechi's dressing stir reactions
Rotimi Amaechi, the former governor of Rivers state and ex-minister of transportation, has arrived in Daura, Katsina State, to attend the funeral of former President Buhari.
His special dressing for the sombre event has stirred reactions on X.
Legit.ng notes that Amaechi is a traditional title holder in Daura and this may have influenced his choice of dressing.
Buhari's funeral: Akpabio departs Abuja for Daura
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has also departed Abuja for Daura for the burial of Former President Buhari
Buhari's funeral: Gov Radda receiving guests arriving Katsina
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has been receiving guests arriving in Katsina for the late former President Buhari's funeral. Watch the clip below:
Atiku heading to Daura to attend Buhari's funeral
According to Dele Momodu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will be attending Buhari's funeral in Daura.
The former vice president reportedly made a swift return from an international business engagement, landing at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport.
"He is heading to Daura to attend the solemn Jana’iza for the late President Buhari. The urgency of the occasion was palpable as he prepared to pay his respects to the deceased," Momodu said.
Buhari’s body to be interred in his compound in Daura
According to Garba Shehu, late former President Buhari's body will be interred in his compound in Daura, Katsina state.
Buhari's funeral: First Lady Remi Tinubu leaves for Daura
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has departed Aso Villa for Daura for the burial of Former President Buhari
The First Lady, according to Arise News, is accompanied by Mrs Fatimah Abbas (wife of the speaker ), Haj. Laila Barau (wife of deputy senate president), Barr Zarah Ribadu (Wife of NSA), Mrs Abu Ibrahim.
Photos show somber calm at Buhari's residence ahead of burial
As of 8am on Tuesday, the residence of the late former President Buhari in Daura, Katsina state remained calm, with a sombre atmosphere enveloping the premises, according to photos shared by The Punch.
The late former president will be buried later today in his hometown, in accordance with Islamic rites.
Presidential committee arrives Katsina for Buhari's funeral
The Presidential Committee for the funeral of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, has arrived in Katsina, according to information minister, Mohammed Idris.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu set up the Committee to oversee the State Burial, working in collaboration with the Katsina State Government and the family of the former President.
Jos residents observe funeral prayer for Buhari in absentia
Some residents of Jos, Plateau state, held a Ga’ib (funeral prayer in absentia) for former President Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday, July 13, and is to be buried in Daura, Katsina state, on Tuesday, July 15.
The prayer, held in Yandoya community, drew hundreds of sympathisers who gathered to pray for Allah's mercy on Buhari's soul.
They praised Buhari's contributions to the nation while also acknowledging his flaws. Community leaders and participants said they were moved by Aisha Buhari’s alleged call for national forgiveness and performed the prayer in line with Islamic tradition since they couldn’t attend the burial in person.
Buhari's remain depart London for Nigeria
The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari has departed London for Nigeria, according to Bashir Ahmad, the late former president's ex-assistant.
"Vice President, Kashim Shettima, is accompanying the body, which will be received later today, in Katsina by President Bola Tinubu ahead of burial in his hometown, Daura, according to Islamic rites," he posted on X.
Buhari: Northwest govs declare holiday
The Northwest Governors Forum has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday across all seven states of the region to honour Buhari.
The Forum’s chairman and governor of Katsina state, Dikko Radda, in a statement, expressed profound grief over the demise of the elder statesman, describing it as a colossal loss to Nigeria.
FG declares public holiday to honour Buhari
The federal government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late Buhari.
According to a statement released by the permanent secretary of the ministry of interior, Magdalene Ajani, the holiday is in furtherance of the seven days of national mourning declared by President Bola Tinubu.
Mourners throng Buhari's Daura residence
Mourners have thronged Buhari’s residence in his Daura hometown in Katsina state, north-west Nigeria.
Buhari’s far and closest neighbours, family members, closest friends, and associates were all seen in a sorrowful mood.
Videos of the mourners can be viewed below:
Katsina governor's former aide provides key update on Buhari's burial
Isah Miqdad, a former aide on digital media to Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina state, on Monday afternoon, July 14, said Buhari's body would arrive in Katsina at noon on Tuesday, July 15.
Subsequently, his burial rites would follow.
Miqdad wrote on his known X (formerly Twitter) page:
"President Buhari's body is scheduled to arrive in Katsina at 12 noon tomorrow, with the burial rites set to commence in Daura at 2:00 pm on the same day - as announced by Governor Radda of Katsina state."
Bashir Ahmad, Buhari's former aide, also noted the update.
Shettima arrives London to receive Buhari's body
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, July 14, arrived in London on the directive of President Bola Tinubu, following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Shettima was accompanied by the chief of staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.
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