Tag: Late President Buhari

A’isha Buhari opens up on why she won’t remarry, in biography

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A’isha Buhari opens up

…Reveals Aso Rock intrigues and the untold story of Buhari’s illness Former First Lady, A’isha Buhari, has offered rare and deeply personal insights into her life after the death of her husband, late President Muhammadu Buhari, while also shedding new light on the intrigue, mistrust and health crises that marked his years in office. Speaking on Monday at the State House, Abuja, during the unveiling of a new biography titled: ‘From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari’, A’isha said she has decided not to remarry, describing the choice…

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2027: After Buhari, APC scrambles, as Atiku, Kwankwaso jostle for North’s political leadership

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Opposition scramble

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari has ignited a fierce struggle for the political soul of Northern Nigeria, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) scrambling to retain its loyal base.  Meanwhile, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kano governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have emerged as frontrunners in the race to inherit Buhari’s political mantle. Buhari, who died in London on July 13 after a prolonged illness, was buried in Daura, Katsina State, with national leaders, traditional rulers, and thousands of ordinary Nigerians in…

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“If this country had many of Buhari’s type, we would’ve been better-off” – Ndume 

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Ndume on PMB

…Says he gave out his 100% Senator Ali Ndume has praised former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a leader who gave his all to the country during his time in office. In a recent video posted on social media, Ndume emphasised that Nigeria would be in a far better condition if it had more leaders like Buhari. “If this country had many of Buhari’s type, I would say we would have been better off. He was a very honest person and he gave out his 100 percent for this…

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“Buhari meant well, but was politically ill-equipped” – Ango Abdullahi

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Ango Abdullahi on PMB

…Says North lacks credible leaders today Former Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University and Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF),  Professor Ango Abdullahi, has raised serious concerns about the future of northern Nigeria, warning that the region currently lacks credible leadership following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari and other prominent figures. Speaking in a published interview, Abdullahi described Buhari as a “political accident”, whose military and civilian administrations both suffered due to his failure to surround himself with competent and honest advisors. He argued that despite Buhari’s personal…

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Buhari’s Death: “We’re not orphans, Tinubu’s our leader” – Barau

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Barau Jibrin

Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has dismissed suggestions that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly those loyal to the Late Former President Muhammadu Buhari, now feel politically orphaned. He spoke to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Hausa service shortly after the Federal Executive Council Special Session led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, described the notion as not true because the ruling party now has a great leader in the person of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking after the FEC event, he said: “That’s not true.…

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Controversy trails Tinubu’s renaming of UniMaid after Buhari

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UniMaid renaming

President Bola Tinubu’s decision to rename the University of Maiduguri as “Muhammadu Buhari University” has sparked sharp criticism from scholars and commentators, who argue that the move lacks intellectual merit, cultural relevance, and historical fairness. In a strongly worded critique, political analyst and academic, Dr. Umar Arɗo, questioned the rationale behind honouring the late former President Muhammadu Buhari- described as a soldier and politician with minimal ties to academia – by naming a university after him. “Buhari was neither an educationist nor an intellectual”, Arɗo wrote, insisting that such institutions…

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“ ‘Cabal’ hijacked memos, bypassed Buhari’s directives” – Gambari 

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Gambari

Former Chief of Staff to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, has confirmed long-standing speculations about the existence and influence of a powerful cabal within the Aso Rock Presidential Villa during Buhari’s tenure. Speaking on a television programme yesterday, Gambari, who served from May 2020 to May 2023, disclosed that members of Buhari’s inner circle routinely by-passed official procedures to sneak memos directly to the president, despite a standing directive that all correspondence must pass through the Chief of Staff’s office. “When I came in, the President clearly…

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Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Buhari

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Tinubu renames UniMaid

President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the University of Maiduguri, Borno State as the ‘Muhammadu Buhari University’. “May we now adopt the University of Maiduguri as Muhammadu Buhari University”, Tinubu said, at the close of a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), held to honour Buhari at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja yesterday. Earlier, the President paid a glowing tribute to Buhari, describing him as “a good man, a decent man, an honourable man”, whose legacy of discipline, patriotism, and moral uprightness would endure for generations.…

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

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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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“Buhari’s death ends politics by endorsement” – Lukman

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Lukman on APC2

…Urges ADC unity to defeat APC A key figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Coalition and former APC National Vice-Chairman (North-West), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has said the passing of Muhammadu Buhari marks the end of an era where politicians won elections simply through endorsements. Speaking on a television programme yesterday, Lukman called on all leaders in the ADC Coalition to be united, build a strong team spirit and a strong political party that will not only defeat the APC but capable of rescue Nigerians from the current woes. He…

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