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
FG Replies US Govt. After It Placed Nigeria on Religious Blacklist. Federal Government of Nigeria has accused the United States government of being dishonest after it placed the country on its religious freedom blacklist. The
I am In Love With Buhari – Umahi. The Governor, David Umahi of Ebonyi State who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has revealed his love for President Muhammadu Buhari. While speaking in his
FG Agrees to Slash Fuel Price. The aftermath from the resumption of talks between the Federal Government (FG) and the leadership of the Organized Labor over the recent hike in the price of fuel and
Nigeria Makes It On US Religious Freedom Blacklist. The United States has included Nigeria for the first time ever to a religious freedom blacklist alongside China, Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Nigeria is set to
Boko Haram: Retire Service Chiefs – Fayemi Advise Buhari. The Governor, Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state has urged the President, Muhammadu Buhari to retire the nation’s Service Chiefs as they have given their best to
Initiate Impeachment Process against Buhari – Fayemi To PDP Reps. The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has revealed that it is the prerogative of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of
Buhari, APC Members Encourage Terrorism – PDP. The President Muhammadu Buhari-led government and the All Progressives Congress has been heavily accused by the Peoples Democratic Party of encouraging terrorism in Nigeria. The National Secretary of
Nigerians To Pay N3,000-N6,000 For Train Ticket – Amaechi. The federal government through the minister of Transport has revealed that Nigerians will have to pay between N3,000 and N6,000 as transport fare for the Lagos-Ibadan
There Is No Excuses for Failure – CAN Slams Buhari. The President Muhammadu Buhari-led government, has been slammed by The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to stop giving excuses for its failures. The CAN leadership
Presidency Reacts On Buhari Receiving N12.5M. The Presidency has faulted the viral reports that the former Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, had transferred N12.5m from the state government owned account to President Muhammadu Buhari. Reports
There Is No Nigeria without Traditional Rulers — Alaafin. Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, on Thursday revealed that Nigeria will not exist without traditional rulers. The monarch in his remarks recalled how
Apologize to Nigerians and Repent To Allah, You Have Failed – Lamido. The Former Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido, has revealed that the President, Muhammadu Buhari has failed Nigerians and needs to cry, and repent
The Country’s Future lies in the Hand of The Leaders – Buhari. The President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, stated that the people will be doing themselves a lot of favor by doing the right thing.
Boko Haram: Lai Mohammed Speaks On Resigning Buhari. The Northern Elders Forum has been dragged by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, for clamoring for President Muhammadu Buhari’s resignation. The Minister stated that
Buhari Feels No Empathy for Nigerians – Northern Elders. The President, Muhammadu Buhari has been described by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) as a leader that lacks empathy who has failed to see that Nigeria
