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
Buhari’s Daughter, Zahra Celebrates Husband on His Birthday. The Daughter of the President, Muhammadu Buhari, Zahra Buhari-Indimi has showered affectionate words on her husband Ahmed Indimi, Igbere TV reports. She shared an Instagram post on
2023: Adesina Tells South East How To Produce Next President. Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President, Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has lectured South-East top politicians how to go about their chase
Nigeria’s Recession Could Last Up To 2023, World Bank Reveals. Nigeria is facing a serious recession currently, one of the worst in decades. World Bank noted, this recession might last for three years and the
Buhari Insists On Eradicating Poverty By 2030. The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has assured citizens that his government is not kidding about poverty alleviation. Buhari noted that no government has come up with programs that
Buhari Congratulates Ghana President on Re-election. The Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari extended congratulatory message to President Nana Akufo-Addo on Thursday, over his re-election for a second term in office. Buhari in a statement released through
Buhari Govt. Tolerates Religious Violence, US Replies FG. The United States has heavily accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration of refusing to take action against widening terrorism and violations of religious freedom. Meanwhile recall that
Falana: Malami’s Statement is Faulty, NASS Can Summon Buhari. Femi Falana (SAN), constitutional and human rights lawyer has warned the President, Muhammadu Buhari to honor the invitation of the National Assembly. The President, Buhari was
Buhari Summon: We Have Nothing To Do With His Invitation – Senate Disowns Reps. On Wednesday, The Senate noted that it had nothing to do with the invitation of President Muhammadu Buhari by the House
Buhari Reacts To The CNN And BBC Coverage Of #EndSARS Protest. The President, Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the coverage of #EndSARS protests by foreign media, including the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and America’s Cable
APC Governors Meets Party Reps Caucus Over Buhari’s Summon. The Governors elected on the auspices of the APC has met with its party members in the House of Representatives over summon to President Muhammadu Buhari
Marketers Moves Against Reduction In Petrol Pump Price. Top officials of the marketers’ associations said the price decrease had not been communicated to them, adding that they only read media reports that the government had
Buhari Cancels Scheduled Meeting With House of Reps. The President, Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled a meeting with members of the House of Representatives, Peoples Gazette can report based on emerging information from the presidency and
Buhari Describes Continued ASUU Strike As ‘Amazing’. The President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday has expressed shock over the continued nationwide strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). ASUU has been on strike since
Dino Melaye Warns Buhari Against Daring #EndSARS Protesters. Dino Melaye, a former lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial district, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari against threatening End SARS protesters. Melaye in his post said, the decision
Aso Rock: APC in Emergency NEC Meeting. The All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party on Tuesday held an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the Aso Rock presidential villa in Abuja. Some of
