A video making rounds on social media has captured an emotional moment as Zahra Buhari, daughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, was seen in tears on a London street, mourning the loss of her father.
The footage shows Zahra visibly distraught, crying loudly as concerned individuals gathered around her, offering comfort.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m. in a London hospital, following a long battle with illness.
In honour of the late leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a national mourning period lasting seven days. All flags across Nigeria are to be flown at half-staff, while an emergency meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has been scheduled for Tuesday to begin preparations for official burial proceedings.
Vice President Kashim Shettima and the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, are currently in London to coordinate the return of Buhari’s remains to Nigeria.
The Katsina State Government has announced Monday, July 14, as a work-free day to pay tribute to the late former president, who hailed from the state.
Tributes from Nigerian and international figures have continued to pour in, with many describing Buhari as a significant figure in the country’s political evolution.
Additionally, the National Assembly has put all legislative activities on hold until Tuesday, July 22, in respect of the late president’s memory.
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