‘President Buhari Must Wake Up’ Bishops Say After Church Attack
Nationwide protests were held this week in Nigeria to mark the funeral of two priests and 17 church members in Benue State. The government must do more to protect the people, Nigeria’s Catholic bishops say. Felicia Tabo slowly makes her way through the crowds of people. “I came all the way from Abuja,” Tabo says, […]
President Muhammadu Buhari to Cabinet – Allow Me to Rest
President Muhammadu Buhari today stayed away from the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, asking his cabinet to allow him to rest. The meeting, which lasted barely one hour and forty-five minutes, was presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, later told State House correspondents that President […]
Buhari Speaks On His Health, Suggests Travelling for More Treatment Soon
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja expressed gratitude to Nigerians for all the prayers and show of goodwill, pledging to rededicate himself to the service of the nation. Addressing the country from the State House, shortly after arriving from London, President Buhari said he was fully committed to serving the nation and protecting the right […]
Nigerian President Buhari ‘Speaks to Nigerians Via Speakerphone’ Amid Health Concerns
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who has been out of the west African country for more than a month, has reportedly made a surprise phone call to the governor of the northern state of Kano. According to BBC, Buhari’s conversation with the governor was put on speakerphone, with the phone placed next to the mic to […]
New Nigeria President Buhari takes a 50% pay cut
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari will take only half of the salary paid to former head of state Goodluck Jonathan, his office announced on Friday. “President Muhammadu Buhari will only receive 50 percent of the salary paid to his predecessor,” the head of state’s spokesman Garba Shehu said in an emailed statement. “The president’s decision to […]
