The remains of the former president, who died at the age of 93 on Friday at the National Hospital Abuja, was laid to rest at his village, Shagari on Saturday, according to Islamic rites. General Danjuma however waived his right and recommended a much junior officer, Lt. Col. Shehu Musa Yar’adua, for the post. May his soul rest in peace.”Alhaji Bala Shagari, the eldest son of the deceased had on behalf of the family, expressed appreciation to Buhari for the visit amid his busy schedule.The remains of the former president, who died at the age of 93 on Friday at the National Hospital Abuja, was laid to rest at his village, Shagari on Saturday, according to Islamic rites.Shagari was president from 1979 to 1983 and won the presidential election for the second time before he was dethroned by a coup d’état that brought in Muhammadu Buhari as military head of state.Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. SaharaReporters.com is an outstanding, groundbreaking news website that encourages citizen journalists to report ongoing corruption and government malfeasance in Africa. The Nigerian Governors Forum will on Wednesday (today) hold its 16th teleconference meeting where the governors would discuss the N1 billion Federal Government support to 32 states and the controversy surrounding the stamp duty collections/recovery. On arrival, president Buhari went to the Sama Road residence of the late Shagari, where he was received by family members led by his eldest son and district head of Shagari, Alhaji Bala. Bala Shagari, the eldest son of late President Shehu Shagari has expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari over condolence visit to the family in Sokoto.
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Alhaji Bala Shagari, the eldest son of late President Shehu Shagari has expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari over condolence visit to the family in Sokoto. He served his country with dedication and moderation.“Over the years through interaction at the Council of State, he and I came to understand and appreciate each other whatever the differences we may have had in the past.“On behalf of the Federal Government, myself and family, I send my condolences to the people of Nigeria, particularly to the late President’s family and the government and people of Sokoto State. Letter From Shehu Shagari To Buhari by blemon44(m): 9:35pm On Jan 26, 2015 [b]My brother, you have contested the Presidential elections 3 times in this country and in all these times,you have never asked me or my people at Shagari village to support your bid. Those of us who accuse President Muhammadu Buhari of overthrowing President Shehu Shagari on December 31, 1983, may not be politically correct. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete.Muhammadu Buhari’s visit excites Shehu Shagari’s family - Senator Ike Ekweremadu has eulogised the late Alhaji Shehu Shagari - The deputy senate president said the death of Shagari is a great loss to Nigeria as a nation - According to him, Shagari was a true democrat and an elder statesman The deputy senate president, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has expressed deep grief over the passing on of the Second Republic President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has welcomed the life sentence for Christchurch terrorist, Brenton Harrison Tarrant.