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Fox News
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Police search former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's home, political headquarters
Brazilian police have reportedly searched the home and political headquarters of former President Jair Bolsonaro. On Friday, police confirmed they carried out "two search and seizure warrants," but did not specify whether Bolsonaro was the target, but local media outlets are reporting that he was. Media outlets in Brazil are also reporting that Bolsonaro was given an ankle monitor and has been forbidden from leaving home between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Additionally, Bolsonaro is reportedly prohibited from contacting foreign ambassadors and diplomats. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Reuters
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Nigeria bids farewell to former leader Buhari with burial in home state
KATSINA, Nigeria, July 15 (Reuters) - Nigeria's former President Muhammad Buhari was buried on Tuesday in the backyard of his home in northern Katsina state, as residents climbed trees to bid farewell to the 82-year-old. Buhari ruled Africa's most populous nation between 2015 and 2023 and died in a London hospital on Sunday after an undisclosed illness. He was one of two former Nigerian military strongmen who returned to power via the ballot box. In his hometown of Daura, supporters chanted "Sai Baba", an endearing name used by followers, while they attempted to catch a last glimpse of Buhari's casket as it was lowered into the ground. The coffin, draped in Nigeria's white and green national colours, had arrived at the airport in Katsina earlier and was received by President Bola Tinubu, government officials and men and women in traditional Muslim attire. The former president was given a military parade and a 21-gun salute at the airport before his body was transported to Daura, about 80 kilometres away. Tinubu has declared seven days of national mourning and a public holiday on Tuesday to honour Buhari. After first rising to power in the early 1980s as a military leader following a coup, Buhari made a comeback as a democratically elected president when he defeated incumbent Goodluck Jonathan in 2015. Buhari's eight-year rule was marked by economic recession, foreign currency shortages, a slump in oil production and insecurity that spread across the country. Even so, Buhari continued to enjoy a cult-like following in his home state and across the largely Muslim northern Nigeria. Many supporters admired his austere lifestyle and anti-corruption crusade, although critics say few public officials were jailed for graft.
Washington Post
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Former Nigerian president Buhari is buried as thousands pay respects
LAGOS, Nigeria — Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was buried Tuesday in his northern hometown as thousands of people lined the streets to say goodbye. Buhari died aged 82 on Sunday in London after battling an undisclosed illness that kept him out of public life since he handed over power in 2023.
BBC News
15-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
As E Dey Happen, Body of Late Mahammadu Buhari arrive Katsina airport
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Al Jazeera
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Former Nigerian President Buhari to be buried in hometown on Tuesday
Nigeria's former President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried in his hometown of Daura in the northern state of Katsina, once his body is repatriated from the United Kingdom, the state governor has said. The remains of the ex-leader, who died aged 82 in London on Sunday following a prolonged illness, will reach Nigeria on Tuesday, with his burial taking place later the same day, according to Dikko Umaru Radda. Preparations for the burial were under way in Daura on Monday, while the country's Vice President Kashim Shettima was in London organising the repatriation of Buhari's body. Buhari, who first ruled the country as a military leader between 1984 and 1985, served consecutive presidential terms between 2015 and 2023. He was the first opposition politician to be voted into power since the country's return to civilian rule. The self-described 'converted democrat' is being remembered by many as a central figure in his country's democratic evolution. However, some critics have also noted his failure to improve Nigeria's economy or its security during his presidency. Paying tribute to his predecessor on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu called him 'a patriot, a soldier, a statesman'. 'He stood firm through the most turbulent times, leading with quiet strength, profound integrity, and an unshakable belief in Nigeria's potential,' Tinubu wrote in a post on X. 'He championed discipline in public service, confronted corruption head-on and placed the country above personal interest at every turn.' Tinubu added that all national flags would fly at half-mast for seven days from Sunday, and said Buhari would be accorded full-state honours. Radda also paid his respects to the former president, describing him as 'the embodiment of the common man's aspirations'. Ibrahim Babangida, a former military ruler who ousted Buhari in a coup in 1985, also released a statement after his death was announced. 'We may not have agreed on everything — as brothers often don't — but I never once doubted his sincerity or his patriotism,' Babangida said. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Alexis Akwagyiram, managing editor at Semafor and a longtime observer of Nigerian politics, noted that Buhari was popular for his 'personal brand of integrity and honesty'. However, Akwagyiram also highlighted Buhari's shortcomings on the economy and security, saying that insurgencies from groups such as Boko Haram had 'proliferated under his tenure'.
