The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday announced the suspension of all political activities for three days to honour former president Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in London. In a statement issued from Kano, the ADC’s Interim National Chairman, Senator David Mark, praised Buhari’s dedication to the Nigerian state, noting his contributions as both…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the closure of its National Secretariat in Abuja in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary announced this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. “As directed by the Acting National Chairman of our party, Malam Bukar Dalori, the…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari as an immense national tragedy, saying the nation has lost one of its most exceptional and principled leaders. In a condolence message released on Sunday in Abuja, Shettima said he had recently visited Buhari in London, hoping for his recovery, but was instead…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has mourned the death of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as a moment of reflection and national significance. Buhari, who passed away in London at the age of 82, served as Nigeria’s military ruler from 1983 to 1985 and later as democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023. His death…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a dedicated patriot who strove to move the nation forward. Speaking through his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Kehinde Akinyemi, on Sunday in Abeokuta, Obasanjo said he received the news of Buhari’s death “with a heavy heart.” Reflecting…
Former Military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has offered a heartfelt tribute to late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a figure of quiet strength, unwavering integrity, and deep spirituality. In his statement from Minna, Babangida reflected on a brotherhood that began in 1962 when they both enrolled at the Nigerian Military Training College….
Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has paid tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, whose death he described as a profound loss to Nigeria and the wider world. In his statement, Kalu highlighted Buhari’s legacy of personal integrity and his well-known intolerance for indiscipline—a hallmark of both his military…
1. Nigeria’s Only Dual-Era Leader Muhammadu Buhari uniquely ruled Nigeria both as a military head of state (1983–1985) and later as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023. 2. Career Soldier and Civil War Veteran Buhari joined the army in 1962, trained in the UK, and took part in key battles during the Nigerian…
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Afam Osigwe (SAN) has set up a three-man caretaker committee, to regulate the affairs of the NBA Orlu branch for the next three months. Osigwe set up the committee following a resolution by the branch’s Appeal Committee, seeking a dissolution of the NBA Orlu branch’s Electoral…
The Nigerian Police Force has announced a series of traffic diversions and night-time movement restrictions in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, in preparation for an official visit by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The restrictions will be enforced from 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 24 June, until 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 25 June, according to SP…
