A powerful clique within the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, often referred to as the “cabal,” allegedly manipulated the former leader by planting fabricated stories in newspapers they knew he would read, according to a new biography. The revelation is contained in the book titled “From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari,” […]
Garba Shehu, former spokesperson to late President Buhari has lashed out at ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan for using the deceased’s name to maintain political relevance. Goodluck Jonathan, former president, revealed that the terrorist group Boko Haram once nominated the late former President Buhari to represent them in peace negotiations with the federal government during his administration. […]
The Senate has called on the federal government to immortalise former President Muhammadu Buhari by naming a national monument after him. The resolution was adopted on Wednesday following a motion moved by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele during plenary. The lawmakers also applauded the federal government for organising a befitting state burial for the late president, […]
Nigeria, the most populous black African nation was thrown into mourning on Sunday, 13th day of July, 2025 when the news of the passing of the immediate former President of the country, Muhammadu Buhari broke. He died in a clinic facility in London, United Kingdom. The spontaneous reaction to the shocking news of his demise […]
The Senate has received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm Muhazu Sambo as Minister from Taraba. The senate also received for the confirmation nominees for appointment as National Commissioners and Resident Electoral Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and National Population Commission (NPC). Buhari’s request is contained in three separate letters […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that a stronger Executive-Legislative partnership would deepen democracy in the country. Buhari stated this while declaring open the ‘Maiden Distinguished Parliamentarians Lecture 2021’ held in Abuja on Monday. The lecture which was organised by National Institute for Legislative and Democracy (NILDS) had a theme “The Legislature, Legislative Mandate and the […]
Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki Contrary to speculations as to why President Muhammadu Buhari postponed his visit to Ebonyi State this month, Governor David Umahi, on Sunday, stated that the postponement was because of the appeal he made to the President while in Paris. He said: “I was in Paris and I told Mr. President that the […]
*ECOWAS leaders ask Int’l community to support sanctions against Guinea, Mali Ukpono Ukpong with agency report President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed the need for leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to forge stronger solidarity in order to address the new challenges, including the current third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the management of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of his continuous support in its efforts to get closer to the people in order to assuage their grievances. The President gave the assurance when he received in audience the Governing Council of the Commission in the Presidential Villa, Abuja on […]
*As FG delegation condoles Gov. Masari over Commissioner’s assassination President Muhammadu Buhari has dispatched a high-level security delegation to Sokoto and Katsina States in response to the recent spike in activities of bandits. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this development in a statement on Friday […]
*Says his administration will ensure peaceful transfer of power to winners President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians and the international community of free and fair elections in 2023 general elections, and peaceful transfer of power. Mr. Femi Adesina, the president’s spokesman in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said the president gave the assurance in […]
*Calls for prudent management of resources, accountability Joy Joseph President Muhammadu Buhari has called for the prudent management of resources, innovativeness and accountability in advancing maritime security in the country. Buhari gave the call on Thursday, at the Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos, while commissioning seven ships, boats and an AugustaWestland (AW) helicopter into […]
*Says ex-President’s diabolical double-cross ended former Osun gov, other S’West govs’ 2nd term bids Benjamin Omoike Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was in the spotlight on Thursday for the wrong reasons as he was accused by President Muhammadu Buhari of jeopardising the chances of most South West Governors in the 2003 general election. President Buhari stressed […]
*as INEC denies involvement with direct primaries, says it’s parties responsibility Tom Okpe, Abuja The House of Representatives has debunked contrary media reports and insinuations from some quarters that President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected and returned the Electoral Act Amendment Bill to National Assembly for reconsideration. Daily Sun reported on Thursday that a certain Senator […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the gruesome murder of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, of Dowen College, in Lagos, saying that those involved in the dastardly act must not go unpunished. President Buhari, who described Sylvester as one of the nation’s bright youngsters doing excellently in school, bringing joy to the family, assured that the unfortunate incident […]
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, expressed sadness over the recent gruesome attack on innocent travellers in Sokoto State. This is even as the Sokoto State government has confirmed 23 deaths among travellers attacked by bandits in Isa local government area. The President in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company AEDC over Monday’s strike by the staff. A statement from the office of the Minister of State Power, Mr Goddy Jeddy-Agba, in Abuja on Tuesday, said the sack was conveyed by the presidency to the Federal Ministry of Power takes immediate effect. The […]
*Charges Military to do more on intelligence gathering to defeat all forms of insurgency, terrorism President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Nigerian Army to remain apolitical and professional in protecting democracy and defending the territorial integrity of the nation. Buhari, who was represented by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, gave the charge […]
Mr. Gambo Manzo, the Special Assistant to the President on Political Affairs in the office of the Vice president says President Muhammadu Buhari’ administration has over 60 verifiable projects across the five states of the South East. Manzo stated this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, adding that the projects included completed and ongoing […]
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the court for “an order of perpetual injunction to restrain President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami from unlawfully shutting down telecommunication networks in any part of the country.” In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1323/2021 filed at the Federal […]