Tag: Muhammadu Buhari

Nigeria mourns, as former President Muhammadu Buhari passes away in UK 

Aminu Imam
Buhari passes away

…Tinubu orders VP to bring body home Nigeria is in mourning, following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who died at the age of 82, and whose passing has drawn an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from across the nation and beyond. A statement released by his family and signed by his former media aide, Garba Shehu, confirmed that the elder statesman passed away yesterday afternoon at a clinic in London, the United Kingdom (UK) following a prolonged illness.  The statement read: “Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un. The…

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Nigerians, others pay tribute to Late PMB, icon of integrity and service

Aminu Imam
IBB pays tribute

Tributes have poured in from across the nation and beyond, celebrating the life and legacy of a leader whose name became synonymous with discipline, integrity, and unyielding patriotism. Recall that the former President and elder statesman passed away yesterday afternoon at a clinic in London following a prolonged illness. Former military President and longtime friend, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.), popularly known as IBB, in an emotional tribute, described Buhari as more than just a political leader, calling him a brother, friend, and patriot whose life spanned Nigeria’s critical transitions. …

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Alleged N6.2m Emefiele Loot: Top INEC, Presidency officials indicted

Aminu Imam

…Pressure mounts on Tinubu to sack Obazee A recent investigation has implicated high-ranking officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), and the Presidency, including former President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet members, in the alleged distribution of a $6.2 million windfall by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. The funds were reportedly withdrawn from the CBN vault under the guise of mobilising international observers for the 2023 general elections, with beneficiaries allegedly extending to the State House and the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the…

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‘Nigeria better than we met it in 2015’ – Buhari tell elites

Aminu Imam

…Charges them to criticise his government fairly President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday assessed his five year-old administration with a submission that Nigeria now fared better than when he assumed office in May 2015. The President, who spoke while receiving in audience the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam, painted a bad picture of the economy, infrastructure as well as the security situation in the North-East as at the time he became president on May 29, 2015. Picture caption: President Buhari with a delegation of the Nigerian…

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APC supporters appeal to Buhari to sack Service Chiefs

Aminu Imam

Supporters of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), under the aegis of the Coalition of APC Support Groups, on Wednesday, reiterated the call on President Muhammadu Buhari to replace the Service Chiefs.  This was contained in a post by the National Publicity Secretary of the group, Sam Oburu, on his Facebook wall.  The group said the current state affairs in the country especially as it concerns the safety of lives and property was making it difficult for committed party members to truthfully defend the administration.  The post read: It is becoming…

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2021: Rev. Fr. Mbaka prophecies end of Buharis regime

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  Says unemployed youths will rise against govt. Controversial Catholic priest and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministries, Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has prophesied the end of President Muhammadu Buharis regime. This he said depends on Buharis ability to act fast and save his government from looming extinction. Mbaka spoke at the 2020 edition of his popular annual December 31 Crossover Night ministration, advising the federal government to take swift moves to create jobs to prevent Nigerian youths from embarking on restiveness that may consume the regime. The event,…

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Insecurity: Boko Haram abducts 35 commuters along Damaturu-Maiduguri road

Aminu Imam

…Security chiefs efforts not good enough for me, says Buhari No fewer than 35 commuters have been abducted by Boko Haram terrorists along Damaturu-Maiduguri road, in Borno State. It was gathered that the terrorists attacked a long convoy of commuters near Garin-Kuturu, in Jakana, on Damaturu-Maiduguri road, on Friday evening. Sources said the insurgents, who appeared in military uniforms, mounted a roadblock on the highway with five Hi-Lux vans before abducting the passengers. Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed displeasure in the efforts of military service chiefs, saying their efforts…

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Arms control instruments: Buhari tasks African leaders on implementation

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

President Muhammadu Buhari has told African leaders to promote the implementation of arms control instruments and embargoes, to complement and consolidate African Peace and Security Architecture. Buhari made the call at the 14th extra-ordinary session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) on Silencing the Gun, held virtually on Sunday. The major challenge for Africa today is achieving a new trajectory of peace, security, stability and a conflict-free Africa, following threats of terrorist activities and other crimes across the continent Buhari said. He said the increasing number of peace agreements…

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Ezekwesili demands probe of Buharis mental health

Aminu Imam

Says Things have become critical Former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili, has called for an independent mental and physical assessment of President Muhammadu Buhari to determine his ability to govern the country in the face of rising insecurity. In a tweet, Ezekwesili said Nigerians need to know the capability of the president to carry on his duties, adding that the current state of the country has become too grave to be overlooked. I think that at this stage and depth of fragility of the Nigeria-State, Privacy has to yield…

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‘Buhari wont allow repeat of #EndSARS protests’ – Minister

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President Muhammadu Buhari says he will not allow a repeat of the #EndSARS protests that rocked the country in October.  The Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end of a meeting of the National Security Council, presided over by the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.  Dingyadi said President Buhari promised to do whatever it takes to forestall a repeat of similar protests.  He further quoted the President as promising more support for the nations security agencies to maintain peace.  Dingyadi said…

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