Muhammadu Buhari

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INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJI’UN The family has announced the passing of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, this afternoon, in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin. Signed. Garba Shehu 13 July 2025

PRESS STATEMENT Buhari Mourns Business Titan, Visionary Leader, Aminu Dantata. Former President Muhammadu Buhari mourns the passing of business leader, Aminu Dantata who he says, “leaves behind a monumental legacy in philanthropy and entrepreneurship that reshaped the lives of…

PRESS STATEMENT NINETY YEARS OF UNCLE SAM WILL BE WRITTEN IN GOLD Former President Muhammadu Buhari joins family, friends and the nation in celebrating the 90th birthday of guru journalist, columnist and publisher, Prince Samson Oruru Amuka Pemu, otherwise cherished as "Uncle…

PRESS STATEMENT EX-PRESIDENT BUHARI PAYS RESPECT TO LATE JUSTICE UWAIS Former President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled Nigerians following the passing of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais. The former President said he was pained by the passing of the…

PRESS STATEMENT MY HEART BLEEDS OVER DEATHS IN FLOODS, AUTO CRASH, EX-PRESIDENT BUHARI TELLS NIGER, KANO STATES Former President Muhammadu Buhari has sent messages of condolence following the death of more than one hundred persons in flash floods that destroyed homes and…

PRESS STATEMENT AKINWUMI ADESINA GETS ACCOLADE AS AfDB TENURE ENDS AUGUST Former President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Dr. Akinwumi Adesina @akin_adesina on his completion of two terms as President of the African Development Bank @AfDB_Group, saying that he is happy with the…

PRESS STATEMENT AMAECHI A GOLDEN FISH, AN ASSET TO MY GOVERNMENT Former President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, former Governor of Rivers State, and Transport Minister for the two terms of his administration, on the attainment of the milestone of 60…

PRESS STATEMENT TINUBU GETS BUHARI’S PRAISE, ADVICE AT MIDTERM Former President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT on his mid-term, saying that as the party and the government celebrate, the country should be reminded that leadership is a…

PRESS STATEMENT BUHARI CALLS BOSS MUSTAPHA TO CONDOLE SISTER’S DEATH Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of Charity Mustapha, former Secretary to the Government (SGF) Boss Mustapha’s sister. The former President, now on vacation in the…

PRESS STATEMENT BUHARI MOURNS DEMISE OF 'BEACON OF COMPASSION', SHEIKH HADIYATULLAH Former President Muhammadu Buhari joins the nation in mourning the demise of Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah, the President of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN). Muhammadu…

IN POPE FRANCIS'S DEATH, THE POOR AND MIGRANTS HAVE LOST A FRIEND Former President Muhammadu Buhari joins Christians all across the world in mourning the demise of the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, who departed the earth on Easter Monday. In a reaction to the news…

AT MEETING WITH APC GOVERNORS, EX-PRESIDENT BUHARI CALLS FOR CITIZEN-CENTRIC APPROACH Former President Muhammadu Buhari has advised the members of the Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, to adopt a citizen-centric approach, saying that leadership presents both a challenge and…

PRESS STATEMENT BUHARI CONDOLES DEMISE OF GALADIMA OF KANO, SAYS ABBAS SUNUSI IS IRREPLACEABLE Former President Muhammadu Buhari says he received with sadness the news of the death of Alhaji Abbas Sunusi, Galadiman Kano, and member of the Emirate Council. The Galadima is the…

ON THE OCCASION OF TINUBU’S BIRTHDAY, EX-PRESIDENT BUHARI SAYS, “I AM PROUD OF OUR ASSOCIATION” Former President Muhammadu Buhari underscored the bond between him and the President with a call, joining the family and the nation in celebrating the birthday of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed…

EX-PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS THE DEATH OF GOV. RADDA’S MOTHER Former President Muhammadu Buhari joins the government and the people of Katsina State in mourning the demise of Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari, the mother of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda. In a message to the governor,…

PRESS STATEMENT I AM APC MEMBER, I LIKE TO BE ADDRESSED AS ONE — BUHARI Without referring to any individual, cast of characters, or issues, principles and ideals currently being discussed by Party leaders at various levels, former President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated what…