Breaking: Katsina Govt Announces Holiday Over Buhari's Death Amid Tears in Nigeria
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Katsina, Katsina state - The Katsina state government has declared a holiday to honour the late Muhammadu Buhari.
Legit.ng had reported how Buhari died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82 while receiving treatment at a hospital in London, United Kingdom (UK).
According to a statement late Sunday night, July 13, shared on the official X (formerly Twitter) page of Dikko Umaru Radda, the governor of Katsina state, today, Monday, July 14, will be a work-free day.
"To commemorate the demise of Nigeria's former President, Muhammadu Buhari, I have declared Monday, 14th July 2025 as a work-free day in the State. May Almighty Allah (SWT) grant mercy to his gentle soul, forgive his shortcomings, and reward his good deeds with paradise."
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Source: Legit.ng
