Tag: Aisha Buhari

Kperogi issues public apology to A’isha Buhari over divorce claims

Aminu Imam
Kperogi issues apology

Renowned columnist and political commentator, Dr. Farooq Kperogi, has publicly apologised to former First Lady, Mrs. A’isha Buhari, for what he described as a grave lapse in judgment over a Facebook post he made on July 16, which speculated on the state of her marriage and a supposed request for national forgiveness on behalf of the late President Muhammadu Buhari. In a deeply personal statement, titled: ‘Apology to A’isha Buhari’, Kperogi expressed profound regret for the distress his post caused the former First Lady and those close to her, calling…

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“A’isha Buhari never asked Nigerians for Buhari’s forgiveness” – Farooq Kperogi

Aminu Imam
Farooq Kperogi

…Opinion divided over viral claim, timing of revelation A viral quote circulating on social media claiming that former First Lady, A’isha Buhari said her husband asked her to seek forgiveness from Nigerians on his behalf has come under scrutiny, with prominent columnist Farooq Kperogi questioning its authenticity. In an opinion article, Kperogi stated thst he could not verify the statement, arguing that it contradicts what is known about the couple’s private life before former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death last Sunday. According to him, Buhari and A’isha had divorced before his…

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A’isha Buhari bows to pressure, withdraws case against student critic

Aminu Imam

The First Lady, A’isha Buhari, has bowed to widespread pressure and condemnation, withdrawing the case against a final year student of the Federal University, Dutse, Aminu Mohammed. Withdrawing the case against the accused yesterday, the prosecution counsel, Fidelis Ogbobe said the First Lady, as the mother of the nation, decided to withdraw the case following the intervention of well-meaning Nigerians. He relied on Section 108 sub-section 2(a) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act to move the application for the withdrawal of the case. Ruling on the matter, Justice Yusuf…

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Aminu Adamus Arrest: Coalition of Northern Group Students Wing condemns act by Aisha Buhari

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Aisha Buhari, Nigerian First Lady

The Students Wing of the Coalition of Northern Groups, (CNG) has joined other concerned Nigerians in condemning what it termed the impunity with which Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari ordered the unlawful arrest and detention without trial of a fellow student of the Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, Aminu Adamu. CNG in a statement signed by the Secretary, Iskil Abubakar said it find the action of the First Lady Aisha Buhari and the Department of State Services (DSS) over the arrest of a young Nigerian for merely passing a remark…

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Domestic Accident:
First Lady A’isha Buhari rushed to hospital

Aminu Imam

The First Lady, A’isha Buhari, has been rushed to an Abuja hospital (name withheld) after reportedly suffering a leg fracture at the weekend. Detail of the incident leading to the injury is still sketchy as sources simply said she fell down and suffered leg fracture. Prior to the incident, it was gathered the First Lady was billed to host a wedding reception in honour of the daughter of Nigerian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, UAE, Mohammed Rimi, Bilkisu, on Sunday night at the Presidential Villa. According to sources, she…

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“Nigeria in safe hands with Tinubu”, says A’isha Buhari

Aminu Imam

Nigeria’s First Lady and wife of the President, A’isha Buhari, has expressed her assurance that Nigeria will be in safe hands under the guidance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She spoke at the one-day public symposium, with the theme: Dissecting the Asiwaju manifesto Renewed Hope 2023, organised by the All Progressives Congress Professional Forum, (APCPF), in Abuja. Represented by the Director-General National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) Dr, Asabe Bashir, the Matron of the APC Women Campaign Team said Tinubu has a…

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Buhari-led administration: “We apologise to Nigerians if we haven’t met their expectations” – A’isha Buhari

Aminu Imam

Nigerias First Lady, A’isha Buhari, has again apologised to Nigerians, saying that due to many expectations the citizens have of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, she is not sure if the government has met them. The First Lady, who stated this in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), said that this is the reason she apologised to Nigerians. Recall that reports quoted Mrs. Buhari apologising to Nigerians about the hardships they are facing during the special prayers she organised on October 1st to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of…

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“My husband struggled with PTSD after Nigerian civil war, detained without Rehabilitation” A’isha Buhari

Aminu Imam

The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, has revealed that her husband struggled with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after the civil war, detention and electoral losses he experienced. The First Lady disclosed this on Tuesday, while speaking as a special guest of honour at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Armed Forces Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Centre, a project of the Mrs. Lucky Irabor-led Defence and Police Officers Wives Association, (DEPOWA). While recounting how she suffered the consequences of PTSD at an early stage in her marriage to President…

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A’isha Buhari admits economic hardship experienced, apologises to Nigerians

Aminu Imam

The wife of the Nigerian President, Aisha Buhari, Friday, apologised to Nigerians over the harsh economic realities and insecurity experienced under her husbands government. Speaking during the 62nd Independence Day Special Jumaat prayer and Public Lecture, themed: ‘Shura: The Islamic Foundation of True Democracy‘, at the National Mosque Conference Hall, Abuja, Aisha Buhari said: The regime might not have been a perfect one, but I want to seize this opportunity to seek forgiveness from the Ulamas, and Nigerians in general. We all need to work together to achieve a better…

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Nigeria @62: Aisha Buhari applauds courage, gallantry of armed forces

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Aisha Buhari

First Lady Aisha Buhari has commended the courage and gallantry of the Nigerian armed forces for keeping the country united in spite of the security challenges. Buhari made the commendation on Friday during a public lecture to mark Nigerias 62nd Independence anniversary at the National Mosque, Abuja. The theme of the event was, SHURA: The Islamic Foundation of true Democracy. The determination and zeal of Nigerias security forces to end insecurity is evident in the recent successes recorded in the fight against armed banditry and other violent crimes in the…

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