Tinubu, ex-leaders gather for Buhari’s burial in Daura today (Punch)
President Bola Tinubu and a roll-call of Nigeria’s past heads of state are expected to converge on Daura today as the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari are laid to rest, in keeping with Islamic tradition.
This is as Vice-President Kashim Shettima, directed by the President, accompanied Buhari’s remains from London where he died at around 04:30 pm Sunday.
Presidency officials who spoke to The PUNCH Sunday night confirmed that the former President’s remains would arrive the country early Monday to be flown to his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, for burial. Read more
Buhari: Tinubu, OBJ, IBB, Jonathan, AU, Govs, Others Mourn (Leadership)
Eminent Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu, former presidents, governors and monarchs, have mourned the demise of the immediate past president Muhammadu Buhari.
The leaders also paid tribute to the former president, who died on Sunday in London, while on a medical visit.
Buhari’s death was confirmed by his spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, who said the former president died in a hospital. Buhari will be buried today in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State.
Shehu’s statement read, “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London.” Read more
US Mission hails Buhari’s legacy (Nation)
The United States Mission in Nigeria has extended condolences to Nigerians over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a leader committed to restoring integrity to public office.
Former President Buhari died today (Sunday) afternoon at a clinic in London, United Kingdom, where he had been receiving medical attention.
His death was confirmed in a statement issued by his former spokesman, Garba Shehu, on behalf of the family. Read more
‘Nigeria has lost a father figure’ - Northern CAN mourns Buhari (Vanguard)
The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a father figure whose leadership left a lasting imprint on the nation’s development.
In a statement released in Kaduna on Sunday, the Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Joseph Hayab, said the passing of the former President marks the end of a significant chapter in Nigeria’s political evolution.
He stated that although opinions were divided on some of Buhari’s policies while in office, there was no denying his strong sense of patriotism, discipline, and commitment to national unity.
According to him, Buhari’s contribution to the Nigerian state, both as a military leader and a democratically elected president, would continue to shape national discourse for generations to come.
He recalled that Buhari first led the country as Head of State between January 1984 and August 1985, and later served two terms as President from 2015 to 2023, a statesman who launched the “war against indiscipline and corruption.“
The Northern CAN chairman extended condolences to the former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, and the entire family. Read more
Awujale of Ijebu, Oba Sikiru Adetona, is dead (Tribune)
Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, has joined his ancestors at the age of 91.
The monarch passed away on Sunday, just hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the demise of former Muhammadu Buhari, who is also a longtime friend to the deceased monarch.
Oba Adetona, who was one of the longest-reigning traditional rulers in the country, ascended the throne in 1960, and a highly respected voice among Yoruba monarchs and across the country. Read more
Tight Security At Buhari’s Residence In Katsina (NewTelegraph)
Following the demise of the immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari in a London hospital on Sunday, July 13, Security has been tightened around the Jabi Close residence in Kastina State.
Sunday Telegraph gathered that two military gun trucks are on-site, with soldiers restricting access, keeping unknown visitors and the press at a distance from the gate.
Sympathisers were seen already gathering to offer condolences, with former Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, among the first to arrive. Read more
Buhari: IBB pays tribute to ‘brother, friend and patriot’ (Channels)
Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a brother, friend, and a true patriot whose life was defined by unwavering commitment to the nation.
In a personally signed statement, Babangida expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the former head of state and two-term civilian president, saying the news was received with a heavy heart.
“Our paths crossed in 1962 when we both joined the Nigerian Military Training College in Kaduna,” he recalled. Read more
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un restates unconditional support for ‘all’ Russian actions in Ukraine (CNN)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un restated he “unconditionally” supports all Russian actions during its war in Ukraine, as he welcomed Moscow’s top diplomat to a newly built beach resort on his country’s east coast.
Kim met Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the North Korean city of Wonsan, at a time when Pyongyang is being pulled deeper into the three-year conflict.
During the meeting, Kim reaffirmed his government’s commitment to “unconditionally support and encourage all measures” that Russia takes in Ukraine, the Associated Press reported, citing the official Korean Central News Agency. Read more
Madelyn Cline is ready to graduate (Allure)
The girl is tired. Since the dawn of TikTok and the rapid acceleration of the trend cycle that it now relentlessly powers, we’ve watched entire aesthetics and identities rise and fall at breakneck speed. One archetype, the “sleepy girl,” has displayed a bit more longevity than others. Maybe all the power naps?
The sleepy girl has inspired products including Hailey Bieber’s popular shade of blush and a supposedly drowsing beverage combining tart cherry juice and magnesium, and has found her way into the annals of public health (“Should You Try the Sleepy Girl Mocktail?” the Cleveland Clinic asked in 2023). The sleepy girl doesn’t need to look a certain way, other than flushed from just waking up. All she has to do is want to lie down. Her patron saint might be the actor Madelyn Cline, who showed up apologetically late to lunch on a gray afternoon in early spring, her eyelids heavy, her hair pillowcase-teased. Read more
UCLA scientists develop topical cream that regrows hair in just 1 week (Dmarge)
For decades, the baldness industry has thrived on overpromising and underdelivering. From late-night infomercials to heavily marketed supplements, most so-called cures have failed to offer real results.
But a team of scientists at UCLA may have finally cracked it: a topical cream that doesn’t just slow hair loss, it may actually reverse it. Early tests suggest it can stimulate new hair growth in as little as one week.
The compound, known as PP405, was developed by regenerative medicine researchers at UCLA and has since been licensed to biotech startup Pelage Pharmaceuticals. Unlike traditional treatments such as minoxidil or finasteride, which either slow the loss or bulk up thinning strands, PP405 targets the root cause of hair loss: the inactivity of hair follicle stem cells. Read more
Coldplay, Doja Cat, J Balvin, Tems headline FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show (Consequence)
The FIFA Club World Cub final was held in the US for the first time on Sunday, as the match between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain took place at East Rutherford, New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. The event also featured the tournament’s first-ever halftime show, with Doja Cat, J Balvin, Tems, and surprise guests Coldplay performing high in the stands.
The cadre of international performers played a 15-minute spectacular from up in the nosebleeds thanks to an innovative stage created by halftime presenters Global Citizen and partner Christ Martin of Coldplay. Putting the stage in the stands allowed the production to avoid damaging the field’s freshly planted grass, and limited the changeover timing issues faced by Shakira’s halftime performance at the 2024 Copa America final. Read more
Electric cars will be cheaper to buy, pledges minister (BBC)
The government will make it cheaper for people to buy an electric car, the transport secretary has told the BBC.
But Heidi Alexander would not confirm whether it would give grants to encourage motorists to switch when asked by Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday, following a report in the Telegraph that Labour is poised to unveil £700m in subsidies.
Instead, she pointed to a £25m package that will be allocated to councils to fit “cross-pavement gullies”, to make it easier for people without driveways to charge an electric vehicle (EV), alongside £63m for charging infrastructure. Read more
Quebecers are the happiest in Canada, survey finds (BrabdonSun)
A new poll by Leger has found that Quebec residents are the happiest in Canada.
The web survey of nearly 40,000 Canadians found that Quebecers rated their happiness at an average of 72.4 out of 100, which is well above the national average.
New Brunswick followed Quebec with an average of 70.2, while Manitoba and Prince Edward Island finished at the bottom of the list. Read more
Basketball: Canada rip Nigeria at U-19 Women’s World Cup (Punch)
Canada delivered a historic display of long-range shooting to inflict a heavy 113–42 defeat on Nigeria at the 2025 FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Brno, Czech Republic, setting a new tournament record for the highest number of three-pointers made in a single match at both women’s and men’s levels, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
It was a magisterial performance by the Canadians, who became the first team in FIBA U1-9 World Cup history, across both genders, to register 20 three-pointers in a single fixture.
The previous record of 19, jointly held by Japan’s women and the United States’ men, was surpassed emphatically, with eight Canadian players contributing from beyond the arc. Read more
Christian Horner backed for bombshell move…but it’s not to Ferrari (PlanetF1)
What’s next for Christian Horner is the big question being asked in F1 circles, with Alpine emerging as the favourite with Karun Chandhok and Ted Kravitz ruling out a move to Ferrari.
After all, Lewis Hamilton and Horner would probably not want to sit around the same dinner table.
Horner was sacked by Red Bull in the wake of the British Grand Prix, with the announcement coming as a shock to most, even Horner. Read more
Warri Wolves crowned 2025 NNL champions after thrilling 3-2 victory over Wikki Tourists (Nation)
Warri Wolves Football Club have been crowned champions of the 2025 Nigerian National League (NNL) after a dramatic 3-2 win over Wikki Tourists of Bauchi in the final match played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba over the weekend.
The Seasiders, as they are fondly called, delivered a blistering first-half performance, storming to a three-goal lead through goals from Lateef Yusuf, Igbunu Evwierhurhoma, and Efe Yarherhe—all within the opening 31 minutes.
Wikki Tourists mounted a spirited comeback, with Mahmood Aliyu reducing the deficit just before halftime and Wonderson adding a second early in the second half. Despite the intense pressure, Warri Wolves held firm to seal the victory and claim the 2025 NNL championship. Read more
Players union not invited to Fifa player welfare meeting (BBC)
Global players’ union Fifpro was not invited to a “key” meeting that Fifa president Gianni Infantino held on player welfare where a minimum three-week off-season break was agreed, BBC Sport has been told.
World football’s governing body claimed Saturday’s talks in New York on the eve of the Club World Cup final “addressed key issues concerning player health”, including “critical matters related to the international match calendar”.
Fifa said there was a “consensus” that there should be at least 72 hours of rest between matches, and players should have a rest period of at least 21 days at the end of each season. Read more
Chelsea thrash PSG 3-0 to win FIFA Club World Cup (Vanguard)
Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 at the MetLife Stadium to win the first edition of FIFA’s new competition.
PSG were the favourites for a game attended by Donald Trump after coming to the United States fresh from winning the UEFA Champions League and having destroyed Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals.
But having been three goals ahead midway through the first half in the semis, this time the roles were reversed as PSG found themselves 3-0 down by the break. Read more