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 …

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has extended birthday greetings to President Bola Tinubu on his 72nd birthday. Buhari wished the President good health and a long life so the country could benefit from his “excellent leadership”. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu also congratulated President Tinubu, describing him as a “courageous, audacious, and passionate leader who is committed to the progress, …

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has praised his successor, President Bola Tinubu for performing well since getting to office despite the economic hardship experienced by Nigerians across the country. According to Buhari, there was not much anybody could do to help the country at this time, while noting that Nigeria is “so complex”. The country’s economic hardship skyrocketed after Buhari left …

The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday, lamented the economic hardship being faced by Nigerians and blamed the situation on the last administration led by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking during the swearing-in of 22 Special Advisers and heads of government agencies at the Government House in Jos, Mutfwang said Buhari left the country’s economy in terrible shape for …

The Senate on Tuesday resolved to probe how the N30 trillion Ways and Means loans of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was obtained and spent by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Ways and Means is a loan facility through which the CBN finances the government’s budget shortfalls. The senate stated that the reckless spending of the overdraft …

The Federal Government has filed a nolle prosequi to discontinue the treason charges filed against activists and publishers of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore, and Olawale Bakare, alias Mandate. A copy of the nolle prosequi (notice of discontinuance) sighted by reporters on Thursday was signed by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). According to the stamp on the …

Former president, Muhammadu Buhari, has condoled Vice-President Kashim Shettima over the death of his stepmother, Hajja Hauwa Ajja Kormi, on Thursday in Maiduguri, Borno State. In a reaction to news of the death, Muhammadu Buhari said in a statement yesterday by his media aide, Garba Shehu; “It is very sad to know about the demise of the Vice President’s respected …

The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed two appeals filed against President Bola Tinubu, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by a former presidential candidate of the defunct Hope Democratic Party (HDP), Ambrose Albert Owuru, and his party. A five-member panel of the apex court, presided over by Justice John Okoro, …