The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 15 July 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.

The announcement comes as part of a seven-day national mourning period earlier declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on Monday, 14 July, following the president’s approval.

He said the holiday serves as a mark of respect for the former leader’s service, integrity, and dedication to national development.

“President Muhammadu Buhari served Nigeria with dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of our great nation.

“This public holiday provides an opportunity for all Nigerians to reflect on his life, leadership, and the values he upheld,” Tunji-Ojo stated.

Tunji-Ojo called on citizens to use the day to honour Buhari’s memory by promoting peace, patriotism, and national cohesion, values that he said the former president consistently championed throughout his leadership.

The late president, who died earlier in July, had served as Nigeria’s Head of State from 1983 to 1985 and later as a democratically elected president between 2015 and 2023.

His tenure was marked by efforts to combat corruption and terrorism, although his economic and security policies sparked debates across various sectors.

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As previously announced, the national flags are to fly at half-mast throughout the seven-day mourning period, which began on Sunday, 13 July.

The Ministry of Interior, through its Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, extended the Federal Government’s condolences to the family of the late president, the people of Katsina State, and the entire nation.

“We pray for the peaceful repose of his soul,” the statement concluded.

The founder of Moppet Foods, Roberta Edu, has advised career women to avoid men like Solomon Buchi after the social media commentator asked men to avoid career-obsessed feminist women. Roberta hit back, telling women to avoid “lazy men” because they bring shame to the family. She added that a hardworking man doesn’t have time to be involved in matters concerning other people’s wives. She called Solomon a “house husband” and accused him of sending Direct Messages (DM) to beg people for financial assistance. Sharing Solomon Buchi’s post, she wrote, “One of the reasons I was very selective about who I chose to marry was because I didnt want to end up alone with a man who would bring shame or be a constant distraction. “I grew up seeing a lot of lazy men, and one thing they all had in common was that they brought embarrassment to their families. A hardworking man doesnt have time to be watching other peoples wives or get involved in matters that dont concern him. He focuses on his work and takes care of his family. Since the time of Nicodemus, lazy men have always brought disgrace to their homes. “If you choose to marry a lazy man just because you have money and can feed him, thats not the end of the problem, youll also have to create space for many forms of shame, because hell bring them in. “Just look at the case of a house-husband from Nigeria who was married and moved to the UK, where everyone is working two to three jobs just to survive. How is Abike, expected to thrive in that situation? She’s feeding a man with no job who spends his time dragging women on social media. “If not for parents who raise children without teaching them their self-worth, tell me: why would a young girl willingly choose suffering? Marrying someone who constantly reminds her that she must pay bills and cook for him, while he picks no bill or even develop the motivation to do so. “If he’s not on men dm begging, he’s on social media telling women what to cook.” The post Married businesswoman drags Solomon Buchi over his post advising men not to settle for ”career-obsessed feminist women” appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

Let’s be real, when President Buhari first came into power in 2015, some young Nigerians were hyped.

The ex-military guy was supposed to be the tough leader who would fix corruption, boost jobs, and end Boko Haram.

But fast-forward a few years, and the vibe changed drastically. The promises? Still pending. The economy? Rough. The vibe check? He didn’t pass.

From Twitter bans to painful fuel prices, sky-high unemployment, and that unforgettable #EndSARS saga, young people across Naija started asking, “Is this what we signed up for?”

So, if you’ve ever wondered why Nigerian youths gave Buhari the side-eye throughout his presidency, we’ve broken it down into seven major reasons.

1. #EndSARS Crackdown and the Lekki Toll Gate Massacre

The #EndSARS movement of October 2020 began as peaceful protests against SARS, a police unit notorious for harassment, extortion, and brutality targeting mainly youths.

The movement rapidly gained national and international attention, led by activists like DJ Switch, RunTown, and Falz, who live-streamed incidents and channeled global outrage.

Instead of opening dialogue, the government deployed the military; on October 20, soldiers reportedly shot at unarmed protesters at Lekki Toll Gate, killing at least 12 people, a moment seared into youth consciousness.

In his subsequent address, Buhari branded the demonstrators “rioters,” deepening the sense of betrayal felt by young Nigerians who sought reform, not anarchy.

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The aftermath generated long-lasting resentment. Deep mistrust grew toward an administration seen as prioritising force over reform, silence over reconciliation.

The episode became a defining symbol of state violence against youth, fueling a shift toward civic activism and political disengagement.

2. Economic Woes & Youth Unemployment Surge

Despite promises to generate millions of jobs, Buhari presided over two recessions (2016–17, 2020) that pushed the national unemployment rate to over 33%, with youth unemployment alone reported at 42.5%.

An NBS report showed youth unemployment grew from about 4 million to 12.8 million between 2015 and 2020, a 220% increase.

His signature “Social Investment” schemes like N-Power were meant to alleviate this, but they fell short of expectations; implementation inefficiency meant many youths saw little real benefit.

Meanwhile, collapsing SMEs, foreign‑exchange shortages, and inflation eroded savings and incomes, prompting youth frustration and even waves of emigration.

This sense of economic abandonment drove many youths to social unrest (#EndBadGovernance, #FixNigeria), and shaped their political views, many backed opposition candidates like Peter Obi in 2023, seeking alternatives to the tepid status quo.

3. Public Belittling of Nigerian Youths

In April 2018, at the Commonwealth Business Forum in London, Buhari publicly described Nigerian youths as “uneducated” and “expecting freebies,” a statement that sparked widespread anger and the #LazyNigerianYouths movement.

Young Nigerians countered with stories and examples of their hustle online, determined to fight the stereotype.

The backlash was intense, not due to mere insult, but because it came from the president himself, exacerbating feelings of disrespect and generational divide.

Many youths felt their efforts to survive in a challenging economy were dismissed as laziness by a leader insulated from their realities.

This public misstep damaged Buhari’s connection with the youth, reinforcing the idea that he did not understand their struggles or value their contributions.

4. Perceived Hypocrisy in the Anti‑Corruption Campaign

Buhari campaigned on an anti-corruption platform, earning praise early on for high-profile cases. Yet, critics argue the drive became selective, targeting opposition figures while allegedly ignoring scandals involving his allies, such as MTN and insider trading.

This hypocrisy undermined credibility among youths who demanded genuine reform, not political score-settling.

When elite connections appeared to evade scrutiny, many concluded that accountability was for political convenience, not justice.

The disconnect between rhetoric and practice deepened youth distrust in institutions, and especially in a government that seemed to weaponize corruption claims selectively.

5. Failure to End Insecurity and Terrorism

Despite pledges to defeat Boko Haram, violence and displacement persisted. Over 35,000 people were killed, and 2 million were displaced by Boko Haram and affiliated groups.

Mass abductions (e.g., Chibok girls) and repeated attacks on civilians underscored the ongoing failure.

Buhari periodically declared Boko Haram “technically defeated,” but repeated bombings and kidnappings contradicted such optimism, fueling anger among youths who still felt unsafe in daily life.

Insecurity also hit youth employment and mobility, disrupted farming, closed schools, and blocked roads.

Youths saw minimal protection, fueling feelings of abandonment and prompting some to join self-defense groups, migration, or protest movements.

6. Authoritarian Instincts: Media Censorship & Protest Suppression

Following Twitter’s removal of a tweet from Buhari’s account (perceived to threaten secessionists), the government banned Twitter in mid‑2021 for seven months, drawing international condemnation.

This mirrored an authoritarian streak: limiting speech when criticism mounted. Coupled with arrests of activists like Omoyele Sowore and raids on journalists and courts, despite legal pushback, the administration’s actions signaled intolerance of dissent.

This pattern alienated youths who had come to see social media and protest as their voice, leaving many disillusioned with governance that favored control over open engagement.

7. Elite-Driven Gerontocracy & Youth Political Exclusion

Throughout Buhari’s tenure, the cabinet skewed heavily older (average age >60), while Nigerians under 30 made up nearly 60% of the population.

Youth voices were often sidelined in decision-making, reinforcing a sense of marginalisation. While pro-youth reforms like the “Not Too Young To Run” bill passed, their impact was limited without broader youth inclusion in political structures.