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“Thank God Buhari didn’t call Hilda Baci”

Human Rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani says Nigerians should thank God that President Buhari didn’t call Hilda Baci during the competition. Hilda Bassey Effiong also known as Hilda Baci had on Monday broken the Guinness World Record for ‘longest cooking time’ by an individual with 96 hours of cooking and counting.

Hild Baci has surpassed the first Indian chef, Lata Tandon, who set a Guinness World Record for cooking for 87 hours and 45 minutes non-stop in 2019 to become the new “Guinness World Record” holder. During her cooking, a lot o celebrities went on grounds to show their support and also cheer her up. Others have also shown their support via their social media pages. Reacting to Hilda’s achievement, Senator Sani, in a shade on his Twitter page, said: “Nigerians should thank God that the President didn’t call Hilda on the phone before her win.” Nigerians should thank God that the President didn’t call Hilda on phone before her win. — Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) May 15, 2023

APC dissolves PCC, gives kudos to Buhari

The Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) established in October to campaign for the election of the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has been dissolved. This decision was communicated in a statement jointly signed by the Director General of the PCC, Governor Simon Lalong, and the Council’s Secretary, James Faleke. Governor Lalong also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his unwavering support for the APC presidential candidate during the election campaign.

The Presidential Campaign Council was unveiled by President Buhari on October 21 at the State House in Abuja, with the National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Adamu, APC governors, and other political stakeholders in attendance. Governor Lalong, in the statement issued on Saturday, expressed his appreciation to all members of the PCC and supporters of the party for their hard work in achieving a resounding victory for the president-elect. APC ‘s Statement Dissolving PCC “Since the campaign council began in September 2022, we have witnessed an unprecedented, relentless, and engaging mobilisation of our members nationwide and in the diaspora towards securing the majority popular votes for the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential ticket. The journey has been a worthy one with our hard-won victory. The credit goes to all our members particularly, the leaders and members of the various campaign directorates. “We would like to express our deepest appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), for his unwavering support and leadership throughout the campaign. We could not have achieved this level of success without his single-mindedness, commitment, and forthrightness. “However, we have concluded that it is in the best interest of the campaign and its stakeholders for us to dissolve our council with immediate effect. “This has become necessary to retune us towards the May 29, 2023, inauguration of the President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The process of transitioning into a new era of Renewed Hope is underway and all our energies and activities must reflect the principles underlying this process. “We hope that you will all continue to stay involved in Nigeria’s political process and to advocate for issues that you believe in. Our democracy is stronger when we all participate in the political process with patriotism. “We would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for your support, dedication, and hard work”, the statement said in part.

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“Prove your apology, release Nnamdi Kanu” — IPOB lawyer to Buhari

Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, the legal representative of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), urges President Buhari to Kanu if he meant his apology to Nigerians.

This comes following a nationwide apology from President Muhammadu Buhari regarding anyone whose 8-year administration caused pain. The IPOB lawyer called upon the president to demonstrate the sincerity of his apology to Nigerians by releasing his client from custody. In his response, Ejimakor, the lawyer for Kanu, stated that Buhari’s approach to “self-determination” resulted in extrajudicial killings, detentions, torture, and a notorious extraordinary rendition.

“Dear @MBuhari: Your policy on self determination led to extrajudicial killings, detentions, torture & an infamous extraordinary rendition. Prove that your apology is genuine by freeing Mazi Nnamdi Kanu & all detained on account of self determination. It’s your legacy!” Ejimakor on his Twitter handle said. Dear @MBuhari: Your policy on self determination led to extrajudicial killings, detentions, torture & an infamous extraordinary rendition. Prove that your apology is genuine by freeing Mazi Nnamdi Kanu & all detained on account of self determination. It’s your legacy! pic.twitter.com/xgcWgfGFei — aloy ejimakor (@AloyEjimakor) April 22, 2023 Kanu has been held by the Department of State Services (DSS) since June 2021, following his arrest in Kenya and subsequent return to Nigeria to face trial on charges of treasonable felony and terrorism. Despite the Nigerian Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and release Kanu in October 2022, the Nigerian government contested the ruling and appealed the case to the Supreme Court, leaving Kanu still in detention.

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Buhari apologizes to those his administration caused pain

With just 38 days remaining in his tenure, President Muhammadu Buhari apologizes for any pain caused to Nigerians during his administration.

He acknowledged feeling fortunate and satisfied as a politician, having previously held positions such as military governor of Borno State in 1976, Minister of Petroleum Resources in the same year, and Head of State from 1983 to 1985. Buhari also expressed gratitude to the citizens for enduring his eight-year presidency, which began with his inauguration on May 29, 2015. Buhari’s Apology to Those Hurt by His Administration “Those that think that I have hurt them so much, please pardon me,” Buhari said when he hosted a controlled number of guests at the ninth and final Sallah homage held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “I think this is a very good coincidence for me to say goodbye to you and thank you for tolerating me for more than seven and a half years. “I honestly consider myself very lucky; I was made a governor, minister of petroleum, head of state in uniform, then after three attempts, God, through technology and PVC, I became president. I think God has given me an incredible opportunity to serve as your president. And I thank God for that. “So, please, whoever feels I have done wrong to them, we are all humans. There is no doubt I hurt some people and I wish you will pardon me. And those that think that I have hurt them so much, please pardon me.” Buhari’s Retirement Plan “I am counting the days. Democracy is a good thing; otherwise, how can somebody from the other side be a president for two terms? From my home town to the Niger Republic is eight kilometers. “I assure you, I have deliberately arranged to be as far away from you as possible, not because I don’t appreciate the love you’ve shown to me, but because I think I’ve gotten what I have asked and I would rather quietly retire to my hometown (Daura, Katsina).”

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Court cases won’t stop President Buhari to hand over to Bola Tinubu

The Federal Government says that despite the court petitions filed by the Labour Party, it won’t stop President Buhari to hand over power to Tinubu.

The presidential candidates for the opposition parties have sued the All Progressive Congress (APC) and INEC over alleged rigging of the elections. “On May 29th, there would be a peaceful formal transfer of power to the new President,” Boss Mustapha, chairman of the transition committee, has said. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the presidential candidate for APC, Bola Tinubu with a total of 8,794,726 whereas his other rivals and candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, polled 6,984, 520 and 6,101,533 respectively.

The chairman of the transition committee, Mustapha told journalists, “all litigation, whether resolved or not, will not in any way stop the process”. He added that Buhari will not stay beyond the time allowed by the constitution. “The security committee has the responsibility to ensure that nothing happens to truncate the transition process. Nigerians are very law-abiding people”. “There are provided avenues for those” who lost in the election “to make whatever legal inquiry they want to make but the process would continue unabated”. We would not create another constitutional crisis; on May 29, the handing over will take place,” he assured.

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Buhari restates commitment to end insecurity before exiting office

President Buhari promises to end insecurity in Nigeria before exiting office

President Muhammadu Buhari restates his commitment to addressing the escalating insecurity plaguing the nation and pledged to create a new Nigeria devoid of insecurity before the end of his administration.

Speaking at the launch of the 700 Ashok Leyland troop-carrying vehicles made locally in Abuja on Friday, he praised the military’s contributions to maintaining peace and stability and assured them that their hard work would not go unrewarded. Buhari Addresses Insecurity “As a country, we are proud since the first seven years, we have been able to revitalise our armed forces for the protection of the Nigeria’s territorial integrity that was once violated by Boko Haram insurgency and other forms of criminality in the country. “I commend the armed forces for their support and role played during the presidential and National Assembly elections. I want to assure you all, that your labour will not be in vain. My regime would continue to support you in every aspect including improving your welfare. “Let me also assure Nigerians, the Federal Government remains steadfast and committed to winning the war against insurgency and other forms of criminalities. We will not relent until we have a new Nigeria that is free from the terrorism menace” Major General Bashir Magashi (retd.), the Minister of Defence, acknowledged that the effort to modernize the armed forces has been difficult due to the security and economic obstacles faced by the country. General Bashir’s Statement on Transforming the Armed Forces “It is worthy of note that the process of transforming the Armed Forces of Nigeria over the years has not been easy given the numerous multi-dimensional security and economic challenges facing the country. Notwithstanding, the current administration has security as a priority in its agenda, hence the need to equip the Armed Forces with all necessary platforms to ensure peace and security in the country.” “At this juncture, permit me to state that the complexity of crimes in various spheres of operation requires all actors both public and private to synergize efforts to safeguard the nation from every form of anti-establishment activities. It is therefore most pleasant to take delivery of these troops-carrying vehicles, especially at this period to facilitate the operational activities of the Armed Forces.”

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President Buhari congratulates Bola Tinubu

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the winner of the 2023 presidential elections, Bola Tinubu.

It will be recalled that the Presidental Election was held on the 25th of February, 2023. Following the voting exercise, the Independent and National Electoral Commission, INEC declared Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 general elections on Wednesday, 1st of March, 2023. As a show of courtesy, President Buhari has penned a lengthy congratulatory message to the winner. STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT BUHARI CONGRATULATES WINNER OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU
President Muhammadu Buhari heartily congratulates the winner of the (2023) Presidential Election, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Reacting to the results just announced, President Buhari said: “I congratulate His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory. Elected by the people, he is the best person for the job. I shall now work with him and his team to ensure an orderly handover of power. The election was Africa’s largest democratic exercise. In a region that has undergone backsliding and military coups in recent years, this election demonstrates democracy’s continued relevance and capability to deliver for the people it serves. “Within Nigeria, the results reveal democracy’s ripening in our country. Never has the electoral map shifted so drastically in one cycle. In the presidential elections, states in all regions across the nation changed colour. Some amongst you may have noticed my home state amongst them. The winning candidate did not carry his own home state either. That happens during a competitive election. Votes and those that cast them cannot be taken for granted. Each must be earned. Competition is good for our democracy. There is no doubt the people’s decision has been rendered in the results we look at today.
“That is not to say the exercise was without fault. For instance, there were technical problems with electronic transmission of the results. Of course, there will be areas that need work to bring further transparency and credibility to the voting procedure. However, none of the issues registered represent a challenge to the freeness and fairness of the elections.
“I know some politicians and candidates may not agree with this view. That too is fine. If any candidate believes they can prove the fraud they claim is committed against them, then bring forward the evidence. If they cannot, then we must conclude that the election was indeed the people’s will — no matter how hard that may be for the losers to accept. If they feel the need to challenge, please take it to the courts, not to the streets.
“However, to do the latter means they are not doing it in the interest of the people, but rather to inflame, to put people in harm’s way and all for personal, selfish gains. “After a degree of polarization that necessarily accompanies any election, it is now time to come together and act responsibly. I call on all candidates to remember the peace pledge they signed just days before the election. Do not undermine the credibility of INEC. Let us now move forward as one. The people have spoken.”

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President Buhari appeals to Nigerians

The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has addressed Nigerians concerning the forthcoming election.

With the election just a couple of days away, the outgoing present of the nation takes to his official Facebook page to address his people. He urged the contestants to accept the results of the election in good faith. President Buhari wrote: “Since my assumption of office, we have worked so hard to ensure that we pass on a legacy of free, fair, credible, safe, and peaceful elections. We will continue to act with neutrality and allow the rule of law to take precedence over political expediency.
We have demonstrated that with the off-cycle elections in Edo, Ondo, Anambra, Ekiti and Osun States. We allowed Nigerians to decide who should govern them. We are committed to this legacy in this administration.
I am asking @inecnigeria, the security agencies and all other relevant institutions to be firm and courageous, and to abide by the laws and constitutional provisions in conducting the elections. You are assured of this administration’s full and continuous support. We must constantly improve our electoral process using technology and all the positive elements it brings, to consolidate the integrity of our elections. I urge the candidates contesting these elections at all levels to respect the choice of voters and accept the result of the elections as announced by @inecnigeria, the agency empowered by law to do so. Any aggrieved candidate should resort to the established judicial processes, and we must have the confidence to trust our legal systems.
Let me remind all Nigerians, not for the first time, that, this is the only country we have, and we must do everything to keep it safe, united and peaceful. There should be no riots or acts of violence after the announcement of the election results. All grievances, personal or institutional, should be channeled to the relevant Courts.
Saturday February 25, 2023 will make it exactly one year since I assented to the Electoral Act 2022, one of the most important legacies of our Administration, and a significant contribution to our vision of improving the quality of Nigeria’s electoral process.”

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President Buhari flies out of Nigeria amidst Naira brouhaha

President Mahammadu Buhari has reportedly jetted out of Nigeria amidst the scarcity of Nigeria to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A few hours ago, President Buhari addresses the nation and stated that the Naira 200 notes will be released and allowed to remain a legal tender for 60 days to ease scarcity. According to the report, President Buhari will be participating in the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, AU. The theme of the AU Summit is “Acceleration of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Implementation.” Prez Buhari will participate in three “High-level meetings on peace and security, climate change and the political situation in some West African countries.” Garba Shehu in a press statement on Thursday morning said that the first meeting of President Buhari is the Peace and Security Council (PSC) meeting of Heads of State and Government on the situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (AUPSC High-Level AU) which will be chaired by the President of South Africa. Also, the second is the meeting of the Committee of the Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC), currently chaired by the President of the Niger Republic.

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President Buhari extends N200 notes validity by 60 days

On Thursday, February 16, 2023, the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, declared in a national address that the old N200 notes would remain valid for an additional 60 days. This comes amidst the scarcity of Naira notes both the old and new notes that have rendered the economy in chaos. In the address to the nation, President Muhammadu Buhari stated that the N200 notes will be released and allowed to remain a legal tender for 60 days to ease scarcity.

In his words, “To further ease the supply pressures, particularly to our citizens, I have given approval to the CBN that the old N200 bank notes be released back into circulation and that it should also be allowed to circulate as legal tender with the new N200, N500, and N1000 banknotes for 60 days from February 10, 2023 to April 10 2023 when the old N200 notes ceases to be legal tender.”

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