Muhammadu Buhari GCFR (born 17 December 1942) is the President of Nigeria, in office since 2015. He is a retired major general in the Nigerian Army and previously served as the nation’s head of state from 31 December 1983 to 27 August 1985, after taking power in a military coup d’état.
The term Buharism is ascribed to the Buhari military government
He unsuccessfully ran for the office of president in the 2003, 2007 and 2011 general elections. In December 2014, he emerged as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the March 2015 general elections. Buhari won the election, defeating the incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan. This marked the first time in the history of Nigeria that an incumbent president lost to an opposition candidate in a general election. He was sworn in on 29 May 2015.
Muhammadu Buhari has stated that he takes responsibility for anything over which he presided during his military rule, and that he cannot change the past. He has described himself as a “converted democrat
Nigeria Should Prepare For Next Pandemic – Bill Gates. Nigeria and other countries around the world, has been warned by the American billionaire, Bill Gates, to start making preparation for the next global pandemic. While
Why Buhari Sacked Service Chiefs – Presidency. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina stated that Buhari didn’t replace the service chiefs due to pressure from Nigerians but because the time was
Probe Sacked Security Chiefs – PDP Asks Buhari. The President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged by the main opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to probe the sacked service chiefs to unravel the reasons behind Nigeria’s
Buhari Appoints New Auditor-general Of the Federation. The President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Mr. Aghughu Arhotomhenla Adolphus for appointment as the Auditor-General of the Federation. President has forwarded the letter of nomination to the Senate
Buhari Appoints Former Incompetent General as Army Chief. The President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, has appointed a former Theater Commander of operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, who was removed by former Chief of
Profile of New Service Chiefs Appointed By Buhari. The President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the service chiefs in the country and has immediately appointed their replacements. In a statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser
Breaking: Buhari Finally Sacks Service Chiefs. The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has finally sacked the service chiefs in the country with immediate effect after months of pressure exerted on him by Nigerians over worsening
FG Speaks On Paying N100bn To Miyetti Allah. On Sunday, the federal government of Nigeria denied paying N100bn to members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) for them to stop killings
Recession: Buhari to Spend N17B on Presidential Villa. The Nigeria’s economy may be in a recession and the country may not have enough money to fund its 2021 budget but this has not deterred the
Stop Supporting Fulani Terrorists – Obasanjo Tells Buhari. The Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo while speaking on the crisis between Fulani herdsmen and farmers, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting the terror being
Buhari Announces Date To Implement New Retirement Age for Teachers. The date for implementation of the new retirement age for teacher’s has been announced by the federal government. According to TheNation, the Education Minister confirmed
COVID-19 Treatment: FG Disburses N6.45Bn for Oxygen Plants. The federal government ably led by President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N6.45 billion for the setting up of gas plants in 38 locations nationwide in a bid
Buhari Mourns Former IGP, Gambo Jimeta. The President of Nigeria and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta, a one-time Inspector General of Police who
Insecurity: Buhari to Meet Security Chief, Ministers Over Attacks. The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, directed service chiefs to attend to the reoccurring bandits’ attacks on communities in Zamfara State. Buhari who condemned the
FG Release New Package for N-Power Beneficiaries. The federal government has disclosed its new package that will benefit N-Power beneficiaries and give them access to other government empowerment opportunities. The new package, however, is for
