Tag: Aisha Buhari

Aisha Buhari tasks new NCWS leadership on women unity 

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has called for unity of all women’s groups in the country. Buhari gave the charge when she received the newly-elected 15th National Executive Members of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) led by its President, Lami Lau, at the State House, Abuja. She said the body was recognised for its ability to unite the diverse women groups across the country. “President, as you know, the task of uniting women groups of different interests under one umbrella may be overwhelming. “Especially, when each of these groups…

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Ramadan Iftar: Aisha Buhari invites Tinubu, Osinbajo, Atiku, other presidential aspirants tomorrow

Aminu Imam

…Blocks them from coming with phones Nigeria’s First Lady, A’isha Buhari, has sent out invitations to some presidential aspirants from the different political parties, asking them to join her for Ramadan Iftar, but insists they cannot bring their phones. The event will be held on Saturday, at the State House, Abuja. The invitation card requested the invitees to refrain from attending with their mobile phones. “Please, bring this card with you. Phones are not allowed”, stated the invite. Those who have declared for the top spot in the upcoming 2023…

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Ramadan: A’isha Buhari invites Tinubu, Atiku, other aspirants for Iftar dinner

Aminu Imam

…Blocks them from coming with phones Nigeria’s First Lady, A’isha Buhari, has sent out invitations to some presidential aspirants from the different political parties, asking them to join her for Ramadan Iftar, but insists they cannot bring their phones. The invitation card requested the invitees to refrain from attending with their mobile phones. “Please, bring this card with you. Phones are not allowed,” stated the invite. The event will be held on Saturday at the State House, Abuja. Those who have declared for the top spot in the upcoming 2023…

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A’isha Buhari commends Medecins Sans Frontieres

Aminu Imam

First Lady, A’isha Muhammadu Buhari, has commended the activities of Doctors without Borders, or Medecins Sans Frontieres, (MSF). The First Lady made the commendation while receiving a team from the organisation. Mrs. Buhari, in an issued statement signed by the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity (Office of the First Lady), Aliyu Abdullahi, affirmed that the organisation is reputed for the good it is doing to humanity and said many hard-to-reach areas rely on their intervention for medical service. She applauded the transfer of competence that thousands…

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A’isha Buhari demands justice for Hanifa

Aminu Imam

Nigeria’s First Lady, A’isha Buhari, has joined calls for justice for Hanifa Abubakar, who was killed and buried in a shallow grave in a private school in Kano State. Recall that 5-year-old Hanifa, who was a student of Noble Kids Comprehensive College, was abducted late last year and one of those involved in the operation was her teacher, Abdulmalik Mohammed Tanko. The abductors demanded a ransom of N6 million but went ahead to kill her after receiving the money. Mrs. Buhari, on Monday, posted a short video of a sermon…

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@Hanifa: A’isha Buhari backs calls for public execution of alleged killer of 5-yr-old

Aminu Imam

…As Kano court remands suspected killers Nigeria’s First Lady, A’isha Buhari, says she is in support of capital punishment for Abdulmalik Tanko, the alleged killer of Hanifa Abubakar, a 5-yr-old pupil, in Kano State. Buhari made her stance known via a post on her Instagram handle on Sunday. Recall that Abubakar was kidnapped in December and later killed after her abductors demanded N6 million ransom. On Thursday, the Police in Kano arrested Tanko, Abubakar’s proprietor, who allegedly abducted and killed her. The suspect confessed to the murder while answering questions…

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A’isha Buhari backs calls for public execution of Hanifa’s alleged killer

Aminu Imam

Nigeria’s First Lady, A’isha Buhari, says she is in support of capital punishment for Abdulmalik Tanko, the alleged killer of Hanifa Abubakar, a 5-yr-old pupil, in Kano State. Buhari made her stance known via a post on her Instagram handle on Sunday. Recall that Abubakar was kidnapped in December and later killed after her abductors demanded N6 million ransom. On Thursday, the Police in Kano arrested Tanko, Abubakar’s proprietor, who allegedly abducted and killed her. The suspect confessed to the murder while answering questions on his involvement in the crime.…

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President Buhari, First Lady, A’isha, off to Istanbul for Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit

Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari left Abuja for Istanbul, Turkey to attend the third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit, hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkey. According to an issued statement made available by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the theme of the Summit is: “Enhanced Partnership for Common Development and Prosperity”, and the agenda includes reviewing the cooperation between African countries and Turkey since the last summit in 2014. The 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit is coming on the heels of President Erdogan’s recent State Visit…

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Buhari pledges support for Africa First Ladies, as A’isha Buhari is elected President

Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged support to the resolutions of the African First Ladies Peace Mission, (AFLPM), aimed at promoting peace and development in the continent. This is as Nigeria’s First Lady, A’isha Buhari was unanimously elected President of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM), at the Executive Session of the 9th General Assembly, in Abuja yesterday. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 9th General Assembly of the AFLPM, the President also urged African leaders and other stakeholders to support the women in realising their core objective of…

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Boost for girl-child as FIFA, CAF president arrive Nigeria for A’isha Buhari Cup

Aminu Imam

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and FIFA Council Member, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, says the presence of FIFA president, Gianni Infantino and CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, at the opening ceremony of the maiden edition of the A’isha Buhari Invitational Tournament, also known as A’isha Buhari Cup, in Lagos on Wednesday, is a boost to push for more attention to the challenges confronting the girl-child in Nigeria and the African continent. Infantino and billionaire businessman, Motsepe, who took leadership of the African football –ruling body six months ago, landed in…

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