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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>There are indications that paper works are being finalized for the release of former President Muhammadu Buhari\u2019s remains to the Nigerian government.<\/p>\n

Buhari who was battling with an unknown illness, died in a London Clinic on Sunday at about 4.30 pm.<\/p>\n

Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Bola Tinubu\u2019s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other top government functionaries are in London to bring Buhari\u2019s remains back to Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Channels Television reported that Shettima and other Nigerian top government officials are helping to facilitate the final paper works for the release of Buhari\u2019s remains.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Governor Umar Radda of Katsina State has disclosed that Buhari\u2019s corpse would arrive Nigeria tomorrow (Tuesday) by 12:00 pm.<\/p>\n

Radda also disclosed that Buhari\u2019s corpse would be laid to rest tomorrow (Tuesday) by 2:00 pm in his hometown, Daura.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. There are indications that paper works are being finalized for the release of former President Muhammadu Buhari\u2019s remains to the Nigerian government. Buhari who was battling with an unknown illness, died in a London Clinic on Sunday at about 4.30 pm. 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