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Nigeria bids farewell to former leader Buhari with burial in home state
Nigeria bids farewell to former leader Buhari with burial in home state

The Star

time3 days ago

  • Politics
  • The Star

Nigeria bids farewell to former leader Buhari with burial in home state

Mourners gather near the body of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, wrapped in Nigerian flag, during the final burial of the former president, in Daura, Nigeria, July 15, 2025 in this still image obtained from a video. Reuters TV via REUTERS KATSINA, Nigeria (Reuters) -Nigeria's former President Muhammad Buhari was buried on Tuesday in the backyard of his home in northern Katsina state, as residents climbed trees to bid farewell to the 82-year-old. Buhari ruled Africa's most populous nation between 2015 and 2023 and died in a London hospital on Sunday after an undisclosed illness. He was one of two former Nigerian military strongmen who returned to power via the ballot box. In his hometown of Daura, supporters chanted "Sai Baba", an endearing name used by followers, while they attempted to catch a last glimpse of Buhari's casket as it was lowered into the ground. The coffin, draped in Nigeria's white and green national colours, had arrived at the airport in Katsina earlier and was received by President Bola Tinubu, government officials and men and women in traditional Muslim attire. The former president was given a military parade and a 21-gun salute at the airport before his body was transported to Daura, about 80 kilometres away. Tinubu has declared seven days of national mourning and a public holiday on Tuesday to honour Buhari. After first rising to power in the early 1980s as a military leader following a coup, Buhari made a comeback as a democratically elected president when he defeated incumbent Goodluck Jonathan in 2015. Buhari's eight-year rule was marked by economic recession, foreign currency shortages, a slump in oil production and insecurity that spread across the country. Even so, Buhari continued to enjoy a cult-like following in his home state and across the largely Muslim northern Nigeria. Many supporters admired his austere lifestyle and anti-corruption crusade, although critics say few public officials were jailed for graft. (Reporting by Ben Ezeamalu, Editing by MacDonald Dzirutwe and Aidan Lewis)

Operation Midnight Hammer timeline: US B-2s took off on June 21 eve, back at airbase by June 22 morning and everything in between
Operation Midnight Hammer timeline: US B-2s took off on June 21 eve, back at airbase by June 22 morning and everything in between

Time of India

time22-06-2025

  • Politics
  • Time of India

Operation Midnight Hammer timeline: US B-2s took off on June 21 eve, back at airbase by June 22 morning and everything in between

The United States military struck three nuclear sites in Iran. The operation involved stealth B-2 bombers. Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan were the targets. US submarines launched Tomahawk missiles. The strikes came as a part of the US' joint efforts aimed at disabling Iran's nuclear program. General Dan Caine revealed details of the operation. The US used bunker-buster bombs and over 125 aircraft. A poster of "Operation Midnight Hammer" is displayed during a briefing at the Pentagon, after the U.S. struck Iranian nuclear facilities, during the Israel-Iran conflict, in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., June 22, 2025 in this still image taken from handout video. Reuters TV/U.S. Department of Defense/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Full timeline of US strikes on Iran Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Operation Midnight Hammer (Photo: United States Department of Defense) Days after Israel's airstrike on Iran's nuclear facilities, the United States military struck three nuclear sites in Iran early Sunday, June 22, 2025, joining Israel's effort to decapitate Iran's nuclear program. The US military operation involved seven stealth B-2 bombers struck the three nuclear facilities Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan starting at 6:40 PM (ET). The entire operation lasted around 25 minutes. The bombers exited Iranian airspace by 7.05 pm (ET). They flew from a base in Missouri. It was probably the longest B-2 mission since the September 11, 2001, 5 PM (ET) on Saturday, June 21, there were dozens of tanker aircraft waiting at different spots known as aerial refuel points in the sky along the mission route. They were in position to refuel bombers midair. B-2 Bombers joined the support package in CENTCOM to prepare for the 6 PM (ET), US submarines launched dozens of Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles against important surface infrastructure targets at the Isfahan nuclear site in Iran. Bombers and support packages entered Iran.6:40 PM-7:00 (ET) (Saturday) Time on target: This was the main part of the mission. The lead B-2 bomber unleashed two massive bunker-buster bombs at the Fordow nuclear site. The remaining bombers then struck their around 7:00 PM-7:30 PM (EDT), the US military Bombers completed the mission and began heading home. In the early hours on Sunday, June 22, Bombers returned to Whiteman Air Force of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, who detailed the US's strikes in Iran, said that Washington's strikes included 14 bunker-buster bombs, more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles, and over 125 military the press briefing, Caine also revealed that the Tomahawk missile was the last to strike at Isfahan to ensure that Washington kept "the element of surprise." "It appears that Iran's surface-to-air missile systems did not see us," he further stated.

US strikes ‘obliterated' Iran's nuclear ambitions, Pentagon chief says
US strikes ‘obliterated' Iran's nuclear ambitions, Pentagon chief says

GMA Network

time22-06-2025

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  • GMA Network

US strikes ‘obliterated' Iran's nuclear ambitions, Pentagon chief says

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Dan Caine take questions from the media during a briefing at the Pentagon, after the US struck Iranian nuclear facilities, in Arlington, Virginia, June 22, 2025 in this still image taken from video. Reuters TV/ US Department of Defense/ Handout via REUTERS WASHINGTON — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Sunday that US military strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities were an incredible and overwhelming success that have obliterated Tehran's nuclear ambitions. The US strikes included 14 bunker-buster bombs, more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles and over 125 military aircraft, in an operation the top US general, General Dan Caine, said was named "Operation Midnight." The operation pushes the Middle East to the brink of a major new conflagration in a region already aflame for more than 20 months with wars in Gaza and Lebanon and a toppled dictator in Syria. "Iran's nuclear ambitions have been obliterated," Hegseth told reporters in a briefing, adding that said the strikes did not target Iranian troops or people. "The operation President Trump planned was bold and it was brilliant, showing the world that American deterrence is back. When this president speaks, the world should listen," Hegseth said. — Reuters

US strikes 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear ambitions, Pentagon chief says
US strikes 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear ambitions, Pentagon chief says

Straits Times

time22-06-2025

  • Politics
  • Straits Times

US strikes 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear ambitions, Pentagon chief says

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing at the Pentagon, after the U.S. struck Iranian nuclear facilities, during the Israel-Iran conflict, in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., June 22, 2025 in this still image taken from handout video. Reuters TV/U.S. Department of Defense/Handout via REUTERS U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing at the Pentagon, after the U.S. struck Iranian nuclear facilities, during the Israel-Iran conflict, in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., June 22, 2025 in this still image taken from handout video. Reuters TV/U.S. Department of Defense/Handout via REUTERS WASHINGTON - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Sunday that U.S. military strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities were an incredible and overwhelming success that have obliterated Tehran's nuclear ambitions. The U.S. strikes included 14 bunker-buster bombs, more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles and over 125 military aircraft, in an operation the top U.S. general, General Dan Caine, said was named "Operation Midnight." The operation pushes the Middle East to the brink of a major new conflagration in a region already aflame for more than 20 months with wars in Gaza and Lebanon and a toppled dictator in Syria. "Iran's nuclear ambitions have been obliterated," Hegseth told reporters in a briefing, adding that said the strikes did not target Iranian troops or people. "The operation President Trump planned was bold and it was brilliant, showing the world that American deterrence is back. When this president speaks, the world should listen," Hegseth said. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

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