The Federal Government has allocated a sum of N27 billion for the entitlements of former presidents, vice-presidents, heads of state, chiefs of staff, retired heads of service, and professors in the 2025 fiscal year, according to Saturday PUNCH. Beneficiaries of this allocation include former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari, alongside ex-vice-presidents Atiku Abubakar, Namadi Sambo, and Prof. …

Former spokesman to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has disclosed that his past principal didn’t remove fuel subsidy because he was a friend of the poor. Adesina disclosed that Buhari was concerned about the implications of fuel subsidy removal on the “ordinary” Nigerians. The former presidential spokesman made this known in a tribute to celebrate Buhari’s 82nd birthday. The tribute …

The Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, on Sunday, described President Bola Tinubu, his predecessor Muhammadu Buhari, and other previous heads of state as leaders who found themselves in power by accident. Kukah noted that it was evident none of them were fully prepared before assuming office, especially in a world where the demands of leadership are rapidly …

An aide of former President Mohammed Buhari has refuted the claim of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Yemi Cardoso, who blamed the current economic hardship in the country on the poor handling of the nation’s economy between 2015 and 2023. Buhari was President in those years. Buhari’s aide, who spoke on the condition of anonymity …

Just as they say that social media neither sleep nor slumber, history also never forgets! The saying goes that today’s happenings constitute tomorrow’s history. Some of my contemporaries at Great Ife used to summarise History, my course of study, as “Oba ku; Oba je” meaning, one king dies and another reigns in his stead. Or they would say History is …

Former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, expressed sadness over the death of Hauwa Jega, mother of a former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega. It was  reported that Hajiya Jega died on Friday night in Abuja after a brief illness at the age of 86. Her funeral prayer was held at the National Mosque in Abuja …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal action against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The organisation described the move as necessary so as to ensure financial transparency. The lawsuit demands the publication of detailed spending reports and agreements related to loans acquired by the administrations of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari. Filed …

As President Bola Tinubu marks his first year in office, former President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes. Tinubu succeeded Buhari as Nigeria’s president following his victory in the 25 February 2023 election. He was sworn in on 29 May 2023, alongside his deputy, Senator Kashim Shettima. President Tinubu will mark his first anniversary in office …

Former President, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) has urged Nigerians to unite and stand behind leaders at all levels, describing the current period as a pivotal moment for democracy. In a Sallah message made available to newsmen on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the former President emphasised the importance of supporting leaders—from local government officials to those at the national …

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolences on the death of veteran labour leader and former President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ali Chiroma. Chiroma, 91, died on Tuesday, at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital after a brief illness. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, on Wednesday, Buhari said the deceased left behind notable …