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Muhammadu Buhari: Biography, Life, and Legacy of Nigeria’s Former President
17Mar By Emmanuel IkechiNo Comments
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Muhammadu Buhari: Biography, Life, and Legacy of Nigeria’s Former President

Muhammadu Buhari, a previous general in the Nigerian Army and former president, was among the most significant and contentious personalities in Nigeria’s political and military narrative. He was born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, Katsina State, and was raised by his mother following his father's demise when he was only four years old. Early Life and Education Buhari entered the world as part of a devout Muslim family and was named after the famous Islamic scholar Muhammad al-Bukhari. He was the 23rd offspring of Mallam Hardo Adamu, a Fulani chieftain, and Zulaihat. His upbringing was overseen by Waziri Alhassan, the son of Emir Musa dan Nuhu, after the passing of his father. His education began at a Qur'anic institution, and he completed his primary schooling in Daura and Mai’...
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May 29: Muhammadu Buhari submits assets declaration forms
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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May 29: Muhammadu Buhari submits assets declaration forms

Ahead of May 29 inauguration, President Muhammadu Buhari, in compliance with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, submitted his assets declaration forms to the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, which by law must precede his oath-taking. This was contained in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu. It noted that the duly completed forms were submitted to the Chairman of the CCB, Professor Mohammed Isa, on behalf of the President by Sarki Abba, Senior Special Assistant, Household and Domestic Affairs. “The forms, as signed by the President and sworn to before a Judge of Abuja High Court showed no significant changes in assets as declared in 2015 by him. “There are no new houses, no new bank accounts at home and abroad and there are no new shares acquired. “The C...
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Buhari leaves Nigeria tomorrow to Saudi Arabia for OIC conference
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Buhari leaves Nigeria tomorrow to Saudi Arabia for OIC conference

Barely 24 hours after his inauguration, President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja on Thursday, May 29, to attend the summit of the OIC in Saudi Arabia – The summit will hold on Friday, May 31, and is expected to discuss issues such as terrorism and dangerous extermism – The president will also be using the opportunity to meet world leaders on the need to invest in Nigeria and create employments President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja on Thursday, May 29, to attend the summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. According to the presidential aide to Buhari, the 14th session of the Summit is scheduled to hold on Friday, May 31, and will be hosted by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The summit will also be attended by different heads of ...
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President Buhari back to Nigeria after OIC summit in Saudi Arabia
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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President Buhari back to Nigeria after OIC summit in Saudi Arabia

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after attending the Organization of Islamic Cooperation summit in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Presidency reports that the Nigerian leader’s plane touched down in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja about 5 hours after it took from Jeddah in kingdom of Arabia. Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad tweeted photos of the president’s arrival Ahmad also listed some of the activities that President Buhari participated in at the summit. He also listed his submissions there. He tweeted: “While addressing the Summit, President Buhari thanked the OIC for its various interventions under the Special Programme for the Development of Africa and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development. According to President Buhari, the robust interventions ...
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Okorocha, other South-East aspirants urge Buhari to pick an Igbo aspirant as APC presidential candidate
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Okorocha, other South-East aspirants urge Buhari to pick an Igbo aspirant as APC presidential candidate

Presidential contender of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Rochas Okorocha along with other candidates from the South-East have requested President Muhammadu Buhari to select an Igbo candidate as the ruling party’s presidential nominee. The South-East presidential candidates expressed this request in a letter endorsed by Ikeobasi Mokelu, former ministers of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu; State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, as well as Mrs. Ken Uju-Ohanenye, addressed to President Buhari. NAIJATAB NEWS previously reported that President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the National Advisory Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to “actively” advocate for a consensus candidate in preparation for the party’s pres...
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Breaking: Buhari requested Osinbajo be excluded from Tinubu’s campaign – APC
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Breaking: Buhari requested Osinbajo be excluded from Tinubu’s campaign – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari requested the exclusion of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo from the Campaign Council of the party’s Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The campaign spokesperson, Festus Keyamo, revealed this in a declaration while clarifying the rationale behind the choice to omit Osinbajo. Keyamo further mentioned that President Buhari also requested that Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, should not participate in the campaign council in order to focus on governance. NAIJATAB NEWS had reported that Osinbajo was absent from the 422-member list published on Friday night. The statement noted, “Our attention has been drawn to several narratives circulating that there may be some discord wi...
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Breaking: President Buhari presents N19.76tn 2023 budget to National Assembly Friday 
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Breaking: President Buhari presents N19.76tn 2023 budget to National Assembly Friday 

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to unveil the N19.76trillion 2023 Appropriation bill to the National Assembly on Friday. The budget unveiling is slated for 10:00 am in the provisional chamber of the House of Representatives. President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, articulated President Buhari’s correspondence regarding the budget presentation during Tuesday's Plenary. NAIJATAB NEWS recalls that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has disclosed that Buhari will present the 2023 budget to the National Assembly in October. Gbajabiamila hinted as much on Wednesday following an inspection of hearing rooms 028 and 234 within the House. These rooms will act as the temporary chamber owing to the ongoing refurbishment of the House complex. “I am optimistic ...
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