Sir Henry Wotton, the Renaissance-era politician and diplomat from Kent in England, is credited with the line that an ambassador is “an honest gentleman sent to lie abroad for the good of his country.” What he did not quite capture was the situation at home, from which the ambassador...
Buhari
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the life and legacy of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari has continued to speak to Nigeria, saying his transformation from military ruler to civilian democrat marked him out as a rare figure in the nation’s history. He urged political leaders and public...
It was in 2016 that Nigeria first lost top army commanders – Lt. Col. K. Yusuf, Col. B.U. Umar, Lt. Col. Mohammed Abu Ali and Lt. Col. O. Umusu in the war against religious terrorists. Yet another heroic Lt. Col. Ibrahim Sakaba was murdered by terrorists in 2018 as...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday ruled out plans for a one-party state in Nigeria, declaring that democracy thrives on strong opposition while defending his administration’s reforms as necessary sacrifices to secure long-term national prosperity. Speaking at the 4th Elective National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at...
The solution is an urgent subversive engagement. There is no time left. The general election is barely nine months away. And there is as yet no credible opposition in sight. The proposed rival ADC remains a pipe dream weighed down by the gigantic ambitions of its dreamers and proponents....
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, visited the headquarters of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in Abuja on Tuesday to fast-track the final certification of Muhammadu Buhari Airport for International operations. The meeting was held behind closed doors and focused on deliberations to remove technical bottlenecks and secure...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described former First Lady Aisha Buhari as an “Amazon” and a woman of courage and strong values as she marked her 55th birthday. In a goodwill message released on February 23, 2026, President Tinubu joined family members, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating the former...
Whistleblowing policy of the Federal Government, launched in December 2016 under the administration of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has so far helped Nigeria to recover over ₦800 billion in looted public funds. This disclosure was made by the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, during a one-day...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has mourned the passing of Miss Chika Okparaeke, a vibrant social media influencer and die-hard supporter of our great Party. A statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said Miss Okparaeke fondly known as “Ada Buhari”, was stoic, courageous, and unwavering in her...
In 2026, Nigerians will live life in a double reality. We will literally be dancing to two dissonant drumbeats. Some will find the gathering 2027 election campaign beats irresistible. On the contrary, the majority of the common folk, civil society groups and the non -political elite will cling to...
Media entrepreneur and host of the viral talk show #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, has officially released his deeply personal memoir, How Depression Saved My Life. The book is now available in bookshops across Nigeria, on NarrativeLandscape.com, and globally on Amazon. The striking yellow‑covered memoir, first announced and unveiled in March 2025,...
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Halima Junaid, granddaughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and Walid Muazu, son of Iyan Katagum, held at Yahaya Road Juma’at Mosque in Ungwan Rimi, Kaduna, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Shettima, representing the...
A self -anointed select pack of northern political hounds has found a favourite seasonal mascot for each election cycle. Former president Goodluck Jonathan has managed to find repetitive mention in each election cycle. Hardly any presidential election cycle passes without a loud speculation of Jonathan as a possible candidate....
Nigerian Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to commemorate former President Muhammadu Buhari by naming a national monument in his honor. The proposal came through a motion presented by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele during the plenary session in Abuja. The Senate also praised the Federal Government for arranging...
Presiding Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare, has called on Nigerian leaders to honor the legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari by promoting good governance. Speaking at a news conference to pay tribute to Buhari and the late Awujale of Ijebu Land, Oba Sikiru...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Presidency has dismissed criticism from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) regarding the state burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as “manufactured outrage” and “a laughable tantrum”. According to Presidential Media Aide Sunday Dare, the ADC’s press release alleging that President Tinubu’s government...
Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu paid a condolence visit to the family of late former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. The visit was attended by several high-profile women, including the wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, and wives of state governors and ministers. Senator Tinubu...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the African Democratic Party (ADC) for its criticism of the dignified state burial accorded to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away last week. In a statement issued on Friday, July 18, 2025, the ADC accused...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has come to the defense of President Bola Tinubu, rejecting allegations that he is exploiting the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political gains. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, described the claims by the African Democratic...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has lauded former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a disciplined leader who never misappropriated public resources. Speaking at a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session held in Buhari’s honor at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, Akpabio highlighted the former president’s legacy of...