President Muhammadu Buhari

‘I’m An Advocate Of Democracy‘ – Buhari Congratulates Obaseki

B-Haram Now ‘Mere Scavengers Desperate For Food’ – Buhari

August 12, 2020 8:56 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has dispelled assumptions that the terrorists in the Northeast had far more weapons and money than the federal government, stressing that what is left of them are “mere scavengers desperate for food, raiding shops and markets, and killing innocent persons in the process.”

This was one of the assertions made by the President at his virtual meeting with governors coordinated from the State House, Abuja on Tuesday – Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity said in a statement in Abuja.

The President, however, expressed concern that in spite of the fact …

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Why I Didn’t Use Military To Overrun 2019 General Elections – Buhari

August 11, 2020 5:34 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has told Nigerians that his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, could have used the military to overrun opposition states but instead chose to be impartial during the 2019 general elections.

Buhari said this when governors from the Northeast met with him and the Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo at the State House, on Monday.

According to Buhari, his administration wanted to show Nigerians that it is humane.

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The meeting also had in attendance, Nigeria’s security chiefs and some governors of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, …

Buhari commissions 114 medics into Air Force; demands absolute loyalty

Buhari Commissions 114 Medics Into Air Force

August 8, 2020 3:08 pm
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday reminded the military of their sacred duty to protect Nigerians irrespective of ethnic or religious backgrounds.

Buhari spoke at the Passing Out Parade of 114 medics of the Nigerian Air Force Short Service Course 29, in Kaduna.

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The 114 cadets included medical doctors, pharmacists, nurses, veterinary doctors, dentists and radiologists, among others, who underwent six months training at the Military Training Centre (MTC) Kaduna.

“Let me remind you that we are in a democratic government where you are subjected to both military

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Buhari congratulates NMA President Ujah on his election

Buhari Congratulates NMA President Ujah On His Election

August 4, 2020 3:31 pm
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday felicitated with Prof. Innocent Ujah on his election as President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).

He also congratulated all the Executive Members for the zeal and diligence brought into the organisation within a short period.

This is contained in a press statement released by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity.

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According to the statement, Buhari believes the elected officers of the NMA have admirable profiles that will take the organisation to greater heights, particularly Prof. Ujah, who has worked extensively …

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Presidency Reacts To Daura’s Comment On Power Shift

August 2, 2020 7:15 am

The Presidency has reacted to the position of Mamman Daura, President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, on power shift ahead of 2023 general elections.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Mamman Daura, a close relative of President Muhammadu Buhari had on Tuesday, while reacting to claims by Nigerians that he dictates and imposes decisions on the President during an interview with BBC Hausa Service, stated that Nigerians should always go for competence in picking their leaders.

Read Also: Buhari’s Nephew Mamman Daura Speaks On 2023 Presidency

But the Presidency in a statement signed by Garba Shehu, Buhari’s aide on Media and …

‘I’m An Advocate Of Democracy‘ – Buhari Congratulates Obaseki

Boko Haram: Nigerians Know We’ve Done Our Best – Buhari

August 1, 2020 4:06 am

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said his administration has done its best in ending Boko Haram in the North-East and militancy in the South-South.

The President, however, acknowledged that security agencies “could do much better” in curbing insecurity in the North-East and North-Central.

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He made the comments to reporters after attending a Sallah service in Abuja.

“I wish Nigerians the best of luck,” he said in respect of the Eid-al-Adha marked nationwide on Friday. “We want security, prosperity, and the wellbeing of all Nigerians.

“I want Nigerians

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We're Providing Resources For Service Chiefs To Do Better – Buhari

We’re Providing Resources For Service Chiefs To Do Better – Buhari

July 31, 2020 12:05 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the military, police and other security agencies of more resources to deal with the unwanted security situation in some areas of the country.

Buhari gave the assurance while assessing the state of security in the country.

The president also described the situation, particularly in the North West and North Central parts of the country as “very disturbing.”

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He stated this in a message to Nigerians shortly after performing the Eid prayers with his family and aides at the Presidential Villa, Abuja …

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Igbo Presidency: Mamman Daura Blasted Over Comment On Zoning

July 30, 2020 8:38 am

Apex socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has criticised Mamman Daura, President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, over his position on power shift ahead of 2023 general elections.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Mamman Daura, a close relative of President Muhammadu Buhari had on Tuesday, while reacting to claims by Nigerians that he dictates and imposes decisions on the President during an interview with BBC Hausa Service, stated that Nigerians should always go for competence in picking their leaders.

Read Also: Mamman Daura: I Don’t Dictate To President Buhari

Daura had said, “This turn by turn, it was done once, it

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Buhari’s Nephew Mamman Daura Speaks On 2023 Presidency

Buhari’s Nephew Mamman Daura Speaks On 2023 Presidency

July 29, 2020 6:01 am
The highly influential nephew of President Muhammadu Buhari, Mamman Daura, has suggested that Nigeria needs to consider qualified candidates regardless of the region the candidate comes from in the 2023 presidency.

He noted that Nigeria had tried rotational presidency for three consecutive times and it’s now time to focus on unity and not regions.

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Mamman Daura made the suggestion in a rare interview he granted the Hausa Service of the BBC, which was monitored in Abuja, on Tuesday.

He said: “Rotation has been done once, twice and three times; it is …

Buhari Congratulates AfDB’s Adesina, Asks Him To Remain Steadfast

Buhari Congratulates AfDB’s Adesina, Asks Him To Remain Steadfast

July 28, 2020 5:23 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina after he was cleared of all corruption allegations levelled against him by an anonymous group.

His exoneration, the President said, is further validation of his competence and integrity to lead the institution.

According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, President Buhari called on Dr. Adesina to remain steadfast as he continues to lead the institution.

Read Also: Adesina Reacts As Jennifer Blanke Resigns As AfDB Vice-President

Apart from Dr. Adesina, the President also hailed …

Mali Crisis - Buhari, ECOWAS leaders attend virtual meeting

Mali Crisis: Buhari, ECOWAS Leaders Attend Virtual Meeting

July 27, 2020 11:29 am
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday joined other sub-regional leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in an extra-ordinary  virtual meeting to mitigate the political crisis in Mali.

The meeting was summoned in line with the outcome of Thursday’s meeting of the ECOWAS leaders in Bamako, Mali.

Read Also: Buhari To Depart Nigeria For Mali On Peace Mission

Mahamadou Issoufou, the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, had on  that Thursday, said the sub-regional organisation would do all it could to address the crisis in Mali.

A resistance group, M5, is …

Buhari under fire for embarking on peace mission amid insecurity

Buhari Under Fire For Embarking On Peace Mission Amid Insecurity

July 24, 2020 12:57 pm

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari over his trip to Mali.

HURIWA described Buhari’s peace-making trip to Mali as shameful.

The civil rights advocacy group wondered why Buhari should travel to Mali on a peace-making mission when Nigeria was having challenges of Insecurity.

Read Also: Buhari Reacts To Execution Of 5 Aide Workers By Boko Haram

A statement by HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko and its National Media Affairs Director, Zainab Yusuf lamented the killings by Fulani herdsmen across the country.

The statement reads partly: “We condemn the shameful Peace-making mission by President

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