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The Star
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Nigeria's former leader Buhari to be buried on Tuesday, official says
FILE PHOTO: Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari arrives to attend a visit and a dinner at the Orsay Museum on the eve of the commemoration ceremony for Armistice Day, 100 years after the end of the First World War, in Paris, France, November 10, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo LAGOS (Reuters) -Nigeria's late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a London clinic on Sunday aged 82, will be buried in his northern home state of Katsina on Tuesday, the state governor said. Buhari, a former military ruler after a coup in the 1980s, returned to frontline politics to become the first Nigerian president to oust an incumbent through the ballot box in 2015. He was re-elected for a second term four years later. Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima and government officials were in London on Monday to organise the repatriation of the former president's remains. Katsina state governor Dikko Umaru Radda said after consultation with Buhari's family it was agreed the body would arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday for burial the same day in his home town of Daura. Among those who paid tribute to Buhari was Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who posted on X platform that "his wisdom, warmth and unwavering commitment to India–Nigeria friendship stood out." Buhari earned a devoted following for his brand of anti-corruption conviction politics, especially in Nigeria's largely Muslim north. He referred to himself as a "converted democrat" and swapped his military uniform for kaftans and prayer caps. Ibrahim Babangida, another former military ruler who toppled Buhari in a coup in 1985, said he knew Buhari as a deeply spiritual and humble man. "We may not have agreed on everything — as brothers often don't — but I never once doubted his sincerity or his patriotism," Babangida said in a statement. After leaving office in 2023, Buhari spent most of his time in Daura, away from the public eye. His successor Bola Tinubu inherited a country grappling with double digit inflation, foreign exchange shortages, economic hardship, low oil production and insecurity that had spread to most parts of Nigeria. Buhari's supporters, however, viewed him as Nigeria's conscience because he had a reputation for shunning the corruption and ostentatious lifestyles often associated with the country's political elites. To his critics, Buhari was "an absentee landlord — a leader who governed by delegation, who disappeared for long stretches (often to London for medical treatment), and whose aloofness felt like abandonment," the local BusinessDay newspaper said. (Reporting by MacDonald Dzirutwe, Editing by Ros Russell)
Straits Times
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Nigeria's former leader Buhari to be buried on Tuesday, official says
Find out what's new on ST website and app. FILE PHOTO: Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari arrives to attend a visit and a dinner at the Orsay Museum on the eve of the commemoration ceremony for Armistice Day, 100 years after the end of the First World War, in Paris, France, November 10, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo LAGOS - Nigeria's late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a London clinic on Sunday aged 82, will be buried in his northern home state of Katsina on Tuesday, the state governor said. Buhari, a former military ruler after a coup in the 1980s, returned to frontline politics to become the first Nigerian president to oust an incumbent through the ballot box in 2015. He was re-elected for a second term four years later. Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima and government officials were in London on Monday to organise the repatriation of the former president's remains. Katsina state governor Dikko Umaru Radda said after consultation with Buhari's family it was agreed the body would arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday for burial the same day in his home town of Daura. Among those who paid tribute to Buhari was Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who posted on X platform that "his wisdom, warmth and unwavering commitment to India–Nigeria friendship stood out." Buhari earned a devoted following for his brand of anti-corruption conviction politics, especially in Nigeria's largely Muslim north. He referred to himself as a "converted democrat" and swapped his military uniform for kaftans and prayer caps. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore HSA intensifies crackdown on vapes; young suspected Kpod peddlers nabbed in Bishan, Yishun Singapore Man charged over distributing nearly 3 tonnes of vapes in one day in Bishan, Ubi Avenue 3 Singapore Man allegedly attacks woman with knife at Kallang Wave Mall, to be charged with attempted murder Singapore Singapore boosts support for Timor-Leste as it prepares to join Asean Singapore UN aviation and maritime agencies pledge to collaborate to boost safety, tackle challenges Asia Thailand's anti-graft agency set to probe suspended premier Paetongtarn Singapore High Court dismisses appeal of drink driver who killed one after treating Tampines road like racetrack Singapore 18 years' jail for woman who hacked adoptive father to death after tussle over Sengkang flat Ibrahim Babangida, another former military ruler who toppled Buhari in a coup in 1985, said he knew Buhari as a deeply spiritual and humble man. "We may not have agreed on everything — as brothers often don't — but I never once doubted his sincerity or his patriotism," Babangida said in a statement. After leaving office in 2023, Buhari spent most of his time in Daura, away from the public eye. His successor Bola Tinubu inherited a country grappling with double digit inflation, foreign exchange shortages, economic hardship, low oil production and insecurity that had spread to most parts of Nigeria. Buhari's supporters, however, viewed him as Nigeria's conscience because he had a reputation for shunning the corruption and ostentatious lifestyles often associated with the country's political elites. To his critics, Buhari was "an absentee landlord — a leader who governed by delegation, who disappeared for long stretches (often to London for medical treatment), and whose aloofness felt like abandonment," the local BusinessDay newspaper said. REUTERS
Belfast Telegraph
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
DUP junior minister lays wreath at Irish National War Memorial Gardens
The gardens in Islandbridge, a Dublin suburb, are dedicated to the memory of the 49,400 Irish soldiers who died in the First World War. Ceremonies took place across the Republic to honour all Irish casualties who died in wars or on service with the United Nations and other international organisations. DUP junior minister Pam Cameron tweeted that it had been 'an absolute privilege to have laid a wreath on behalf of the deputy First Minister (Emma Little-Pengelly) and the Northern Ireland Executive this 12th of July at the Annual Ceremony of Remembrance, Irish National War Memorial Gardens. #lestweforget' Irish President Michael D Higgins laid a wreath at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin, which was also attended by Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Tanaiste Simon Harris, other government ministers and members of the Council of State. It was the 14th National Day of Commemoration attended by Mr Higgins as president and the last before he leaves office later this year. Former Presbyterian Moderator, the Very Rev Dr David Bruce, represented the Church at the event in Kilmainham. Speaking about the event, Dr Bruce said that it has always been 'a great sense of privilege personally, and for the Presbyterian community as a whole, to take part in this national commemoration'. Representatives from veterans' organisations, the diplomatic corps and the defence forces were also in attendance. Mr Martin told the ceremony: 'It is fitting that we remember here today all those Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on military service with United Nations or other international organisations in the service of peace.' An act of commemoration was led by leaders from various faiths. The ceremony concluded with a wreath-laying by President Higgins on behalf of the people of Ireland, followed by a fly-past by the Air Corps. Ceremonies were also held in Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Waterford, with an event in Sligo due later in the day.
1News
2 days ago
- 1News
WWI veteran's medals returned to grandson after theft
World War I medals stolen from the mailbox of a veteran's grandson have been anonymously returned to a war memorial museum in Wellsford, police say. The medals belonging to decorated soldier Elmer James Conlon were discovered in the returns bin at Wellsford War Memorial Museum yesterday. On Wednesday, grandson Pat Conlon made a report to police after the valuable parcel, containing the medals, was allegedly stolen from his mailbox. Pat told Breakfast earlier this week the theft was "gut-wrenching". Police then appealed to the public for information that could help locate the medals, or for any locals to report if they'd seen any suspicious activity in the area on the date of the theft. Photographs of Pat Conlon's grandfather, Elmer James Conlon. (Source: 1News) ADVERTISEMENT Yesterday, police were contacted by Wellsford War Memorial Museum staff "advising that the medals had been located in their returns bin". Senior Sergeant Damian Lawn said it appeared someone had dropped them off overnight at the museum. "We're pleased that whoever took these medals did the right thing and returned them – obviously they are hugely significant to Mr Conlon and we are glad to be able to reunite him with them," he said in a media release. Police have fingerprinted the medals and are continuing inquiries into the theft. Earlier, police had established the parcel had been delivered on July 1, but had then gone missing before the war veteran's grandson could collect it. 'Gut-wrenching' loss for veteran's grandson Speaking to Breakfast earlier this week, before the medals were found, Pat said it was "gut-wrenching" to have his grandfather's war medals stolen moments before he was due to be reunited with them after more than 40 years. ADVERTISEMENT Pat Conlon said his grandfather's medals were stolen moments before he was due to pick them up after more than 40 years. (Source: Breakfast) The medals had been lost to the family for decades but, after a long search, they were finally tracked down and sent by courier to Pat. Just metres from their destination, the priceless family heirloom was stolen from a rural mailbox near Wellsford — before Pat could reach them. 'They were the only thing I had from my grandfather,' Pat said. 'To think they were finally coming back built my hopes up — I was overjoyed about the whole thing.' Elmer James Conlon, originally from Brooklyn, New York, served in the American Navy aboard the battleship Louisiana. He "jumped ship" in Auckland, New Zealand, and eventually settled in the small Northland town of Herekino. To gain New Zealand citizenship, Elmer fought in the First World War, including at the Battle of the Somme, where he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his service. He is buried in the Soldiers' Section at Hamilton Gardens. Additional reporting by Marlo Donoghue ADVERTISEMENT
News18
2 days ago
- General
- News18
Donald Rose, Beloved WWII Hero And Britain's Oldest Man, Dies At 110
Last Updated: Britain's oldest World War II veteran, Donald Rose, has died at the age of 110. Donald Rose, Britain's oldest World War II veteran, has died at the age of 110. Rose took part in the D-Day landings on 6 June 1944 and was a member of the division that helped liberate the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in northern Germany. James Dawson, leader of Erewash Borough Council in northern England, announced Rose's death on Friday, describing him as a 'war hero." He added, 'Erewash was privileged to count him as a resident." In May, Rose was among 45 veterans honoured at a tea party hosted by the Royal British Legion at the National Memorial Arboretum. The event marked 80 years since Victory in Europe Day. Born on Christmas Eve 1914, shortly after the outbreak of the First World War, Rose told the gathering that he did not celebrate VE Day at the time. 'When I heard that the armistice had been signed 80 years ago, I was in Germany at Belsen and, like most active soldiers, I didn't get to celebrate at that time," he said. 'We just did what we thought was right and it was a relief when it was over." Rose was originally from Westcott, a village southwest of London. He joined the army aged 23 and served in North Africa, Italy and France, according to the Royal British Legion. During his service, he received several medals and was awarded France's highest honour, the Legion d'Honneur. He is also believed to have been the oldest man in the UK at the time of his death. view comments First Published: July 12, 2025, 21:06 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
