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
Give Security, Service Chiefs More Time – Buhari Begs Nigerians The President, Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has said he feels very bad every time there is a security attack in Nigeria. Buhari, making the remarks
Doubts as Buhari Seeks Revenue, Job Creation From Gas Sector. The Stakeholders in the oil and gas industry yesterday raised concerns, as President Muhammadu Buhari and top government functionaries expressed optimism that the government’s focus
Buhari Presides Over FEC Meeting, Osinbajo, Others Physically Present. The President, Muhammadu Buhari is presiding over the 29th virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The Vice
Details Of Buhari’s Discussion With COVID-19 Task Force. The President, Muhammadu Buhari has after his meeting on Tuesday with members of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, extended their mandate till March 2021. This comes
Only God Can Secure 1,400km Nigeria-Niger Border – Buhari. The President, Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, has submitted that effective monitoring of the 1,400km border between Nigeria and Niger republic can only be done by God.
Another Lockdown: Buhari To Meet COVID-19 Task Force Team. The President, Muhammadu Buhari will later on Tuesday afternoon (today) hold a meeting with the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. This was disclosed via a tweet
Kankara: Nigerian Women Hold One Million Rally In Abuja. A group identified as Women for Buhari (WFB) on Monday, December 21, conducted a one million rally at the Unity Fountain, Abuja, following the release of
‘Buhari Has Shown Capacity in Protecting Nigerians’ – Garba Shehu. The Senior Special Assistant to Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said that his principal’s regime has demonstrated unquestionable capacity to
Buhari Mourns As Top Govt. Official Dies. The Director-General of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru in Plateau state, Prof. Habu Galadima, has been confirmed dead. Galadima’s death was made known
Kankara: Buhari Encourage Terrorism by Paying Ransom – Adeyanju. The convener of Nigeria Concerned Advocacy Group, Deji Adeyanju, on Friday has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of cheering terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry in the country. The
Immigration Confirms Re-opening of Land Borders. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has reportedly confirmed that it has complied with the orders of the President, Muhammadu Buhari on the re-opening of four major land borders in
US Urge FG to Prosecute Kidnappers of Schoolboys. The Muhammadu Buhari-led government has been charged by the United State of America to prosecute those responsible for the abduction of hundreds of children from Government Science
PDP Reps Demand Buhari’s Impeachment, Drags AGF Malami to Court. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has revealed that it will take the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami,
Femi Adesina Speaks On Buhari Being Cloned. The President, Muhammed Buhari, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has finally addressed the claims that his principal died during a medical vacation in London
Governor Okowa Celebrates President Buhari at 78. The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, congratulates Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari on his 78 birthday. The Peoples Democratic Party Governor in a statement released through his Chief Press
