Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said he had a lengthy phone conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday. In a statement by Laolu Akande, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Osinbajo said when State House correspondents approached him for a chat shortly after his telephone conversation with the president. He reiterated that the President was... Read More

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February 4, 2017

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Buhari deserves your prayers, not death wish – minister

Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu has dismissed rumours that President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. Shittu while representing the President at the the formal opening of the 31st National Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Ilorin said “President Buhari is not dead.’’ He urged Nigerians to continue praying for the President. “There is need to pray fervently for economic recovery.... Read More

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February 3, 2017

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I was also rumoured to have died 12 times – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described those wishing President Muhammadu Buhari dead as callous. Obasanjo said this in a statement issued by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, in Abeokuta on Friday. He said the President needs Nigerians prayers and best wishes and not death wish. The former President said he was also rumoured to have... Read More

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January 27, 2017

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Death rumour: Buhari should address Nigerians from the UK – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians from the UK as rumours of his death continue to spread. General Secretary of the NLC, Dr. Peter Ozo-Eson said the proper thing was for the President to address Nigerians who are concerned about his health. He said a public appearance by... Read More

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January 27, 2017

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Nigerians should allow Buhari enjoy his rest – TUC

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has said it was not necessary for President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians as he has not been gone for long. President of the TUC, Mr. Bala Kaigama said Nigerians can only raise alarm about the President’s health if he fails to resume after 10 days. He said, “Why do... Read More

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