Nigeria, July 14 -- The Nigerian National Assembly has suspended all legislative activities in honour of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in a London hospital after a prolonged illness.

The suspension affects plenary sessions, committee meetings, and oversight functions across both chambers - the Senate and the House of Representatives.

The Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

Mr Ogunlana noted that legislative duties would resume on Tuesday, 22 July.

"In honour of his legacy and service to the nation, I am directed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to inform all members of the National Assembly and t...