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October 31, 2025 - 11:51 AM

Buhari griefs over loss of bossom friend

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolence over the loss of his “longtime friend”, Ismaila Isa Funtua.
The president stated in his Twitter page by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu.

“President Muhammadu Buhari received with deep sadness on Monday evening information on the passing of his longtime friend and associate, Malam Isma’ila Isa Funtua, who was Life Patron of International Press Institute and Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN).

“The President condoles with family members, government and people of Katsina State, and all associates of the former President of NPAN, especially the media industry, on the loss, describing him as “greatly admired and respected’’.

“President Buhari believes the demise of the publisher and businessman has created a huge gap as Malam Funtua consistently stood by him in his political journey.
“The President prayed to Allah for repose of Malam Funtua’s soul, and to grant the family strength and fortitude to bear the loss,” he stated.
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