Tag: Ex-president Buhari

“Why Buhari opposed locating Transport University in Daura” — Amaechi

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Amaechi on Transport University in Daura

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari opposed the decision to establish the University of Transportation in Daura, Katsina State. Daura is Buhari’s hometown, and the former president was concerned about the perception of bias. Amaechi, who disclosed this during his keynote address at the Transport Summit, which was organized by the Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria, (TCAN), clarified that Buhari’s opposition was based on the belief that Amaechi favoured him by selecting Daura for the university. According to Amaechi, Buhari did not attend…

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‘Jonathan, Buhari’s administrations far better than Tinubu’s’ – NLC

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NLC on Jonathan, PMB

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said the Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari administrations were far better in terms of governance and economic management than the present government of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The disclosure was made in a published interview on Friday by NLC Spokesperson, Benson Upah. The labour body praised former President Buhari for his accommodating nature and efforts to ensure stability and good living conditions for Nigerians. Upah condemned the removal of fuel subsidy by the Tinubu government, stating that the President failed to consider the devastating consequences…

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Yobe: “Boko Haram massacre shows Nigerian communities have more work to do” – Ex President Buhari

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Ex President Buhari on Yobe

Former President, Muhammadu Buhari says recent killings by Boko Haram in Yobe show communities have more work to do to overcome terrorism and insecurity in the country. The former president, in a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu on Wednesday, decried the recent terrorist attack on Yobe that led to the loss of several lives, saying that the latest incident was a “dreadful reminder that communities supported by governments have more work to do in curbing the menace of the terrorists”. Buhari prayed for the repose of those…

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Hardship: “Tinubu on track to becoming worse than Buhari” – Dr. Lukman

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Salihu Lukman

A former National Vice Chairman, North-West, of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Salihu Moh. Lukman, has lamented the growing deterioration of governance in the country, saying each successive administration has become progressively worse than its predecessor. He said while the President Muhammadu Buhari administration was worse than that of President Goodluck Jonathan, it is saddening that the President Bola Tinubu administration is on track to becoming worse than that of Buhari. Lukman however, lamented that in spite of this, there is no structured engagements regarding 2027, among leading…

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“Don’t repeat Buhari’s mistakes, reshuffle your cabinet” – Shehu Sani to Tinubu

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Tinubu with Shehu Sani

A former Kaduna senator, Shehu Sani, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to learn from the past and avoid repeating the mistakes of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Appearing as a guest on a television programme at the weekend, Sani specifically highlighted concerns related to cabinet reshuffling. Sani, known for his activism, criticised Buhari’s eight-year rule, citing nepotism, incompetence, and governance lapses. He emphasised that ministers remained in office throughout both tenures without reshuffling or removal, even when their performance was lacking. Sani pointed out the retention of service chiefs despite their…

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?’Ex President Buhari lavished’ $100m World Bank women empowerment loan on meetings’ – Women Minister

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Ex Women's minister

Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has accused former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration of lavishing the initial $100 million of a $500 milion World Bank loan for women empowerment. Ohanenye said Buhari’s government “lavished” the $100 million on meetings, advocacy and consultancy. The Minister made this known in a published interview yesterday. Recall that the World Bank on June 27, 2023 approved a fresh $500 million loan for Nigeria to help improve the livelihood of women in Nigeria. Ohanenye commended President Bola Tinubu for his proactive involvement in the project,…

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Sallah homage: After meeting IBB, AbdulSalami, Atiku visit Buhari in Daura

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Atiku visits PMB

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has paid a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari. Atiku paid homage to Buhari at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, yesterday according to reports. A video of the visit showed that former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, was part of Atiku’s entourage. The visit is coming barely three days after Atiku visited former military heads of state, Ibrahim Babangida and AbdulSalami Abubakar, in their respective residences in Minna, Niger State. Announcing the earlier visits…

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Eid-el-Kabir: Buhari calls for increased food production

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Buhari calls2

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed the importance of self-reliance in food production. Speaking after attending Eid prayers with the Emir of Daura, Katsina State Dr. Faruk Umar Faruk, Buhari lauded the efforts of Nigerians who have turned to farming to mitigate rising food prices and ensure national food security. This was contained in a statement issued by his media aide, Garba Shehu.He appealed to citizens to continue striving for self-reliance by growing and consuming locally produced food. He said, “I am wishing everyone a Happy Sallah. May this special…

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‘More Buhari’s ministers, aides to get Sirika treatment’ – Presidency sources

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Presidency

There are indications that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), is not relenting in its determination to investigate allegations of corruption against some ministers and other officials, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari. Recall that last week, former Minister of Aviation under Buhari, Hadi Sirika, was invited by the anti-graft agency to answer questions on allegations of conspiracy, abuse of office, diversion of public funds, and contract inflation. It was alleged that the former Minister awarded aviation contracts amounting to over N8 billion to his brother, who is…

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“Defend Nigeria, support leaders, Tinubu”, Buhari urge citizens

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Tinubu, Buhari

President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, at their separate praying grounds on Wednesday in Lagos and Katsina States respectively, rejoiced with the Muslim faithful on the celebration of the Eid-il-Fitri. Tinubu and his predecessor called on Nigerians to love the country and support leaders. Tinubu, who was present at the Dodan Barracks in Ikoyi, Lagos, to observe the Eid prayer, urged Nigerians to defend the integrity of the country. “The kind of resilience, sacrifice, endurance that we have, we should preserve that for the country. Be a kind…

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