Former President Buhari laid to rest in Daura with full military honours The soil of Daura soaked up more than just rainfall on Tuesday evening; it absorbed the tears of a nation bidding farewell to one of its most consequential leaders, former President Muhammadu Buhari. The 82-year-old retired general and two-time Nigerian head of state was buried in the courtyard of his private residence in Daura at exactly 5:50 p.m., in accordance with Islamic rites and full military honours. The solemn event was marked by a blend of religious prayers, military...