Date: July 14, 2025 — Location: Daura, Katsina State, Nigeria
Former Nigerian President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), aged 82, passed away yesterday—Sunday, July 13, 2025—in a London clinic following a prolonged illness ([Reuters][1]).
Vice‑President Kashim Shettima, acting on directives from President Bola Tinubu, accompanied Buhari’s remains from London and arrived early today in Abuja before being flown to Daura for Islamic burial rites ([Reuters][1]).
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[Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies In London Clinic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKRHL2BKRzo&utm_source=chatgpt.com
Key Attendees at Today’s Burial:
President Bola Tinubu, in attendance to honour his predecessor.
A line-up of former Nigerian heads of state, including Olusegun Obasanjo, Ibrahim Babangida, and Yemi Osinbajo, among others ([Okay.ng][2]).
Several West African leaders are also expected to arrive for condolence visits ([Punch Newspapers][3]).
National Mourning & Ceremonial Orders:
Flags across Nigeria have been lowered to half-mast for seven days, as ordered by President Tinubu ([Punch Newspapers][3]).
An emergency session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has been convened for July 15 in his honour ([Punch Newspapers][3]).
The burial is scheduled for 4 p.m. today, per statement from the Daura Emirate Council ([allAfrica.com][4]).
Reflections on a Controversial Legacy:
Buhari, who ruled as military head of state (1983–85) and civilian president (2015–23), left a complex legacy marked by anti‑corruption efforts, security challenges, and significant foreign medical absences ([The Washington Post][5]).
- His supporters praised his unwavering discipline and patriotism; critics highlighted economic-recession struggles, the Boko Haram insurgency, and a hardline response to the #EndSARS protests ([AP News][6]).
- Former Vice-President Osinbajo described Buhari as “a true patriot…marked by unyielding devotion to the nation he loved” ([allAfrica.com][4]).
- President Tinubu lauded him as “a patriot, a soldier, a statesman,” whose legacy will endure.
What to Watch for Today in Daura:
4 p.m.: Islamic burial rites at Buhari’s hometown in Daura.
- Attendance from current and former state leaders, diplomats, traditional rulers, and regional presidents.
- Widespread security measures, including road closures and crowd management protocols ([allAfrica.com][4]).
- Nationwide media coverage highlighting the blend of somber tradition, national unity, and varied public sentiment.
Nigeria pauses to reflect on the life and legacy of Muhammadu Buhari—a defining presence in its military and political history. Today’s burial in Daura marks the end of an era, even as a somber national mood unites leaders and citizens across political and historical divides.