Muhammadu Buhari

Boko Haram attacks leave 53 dead in pre-election show of force

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 - 11:20 GMT

Boko Haram jihadists have killed 53 soldiers and farmers in three days of attacks in northeastern Nigeria, security sources said Tuesday.

At least 100 people kidnapped along road in northern Nigeria

Tue, 15 May 2018 - 10:00 GMT

At least 100 people have been kidnapped along a road in northern Nigeria in the past few days, officials.

Unknown flag replaces Qatar's during Buhari, Al Thani meeting

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 - 11:04 GMT

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari met with the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, on Thursday.

Nigeria President Buhari plans to expand his cabinet

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 - 05:18 GMT

Nigeria's cabinet will be expanded to bring in "more people and fresh ideas, ", President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday.

Sisi, Buhari discuss bilateral relations

Sun, 08 Oct 2017 - 05:47 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi conducted a phone call on Sunday with his Nigerian counterpart.

Security forces, pro-Biafra group clash in Nigeria

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Tensions mounted between Nigerian security forces and pro-Biafra supporters on Thursday.

Nigeria's Buhari said he would not seek re-election in 2019

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 - 05:45 GMT

Nigeria's Buhari told members of his party before he was first elected that he would only seek one term, implying he did not intend at that time to run in 2019.

Nigeria's Buhari said he would not seek re-election in 2019

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 - 05:45 GMT

Nigeria's Buhari told members of his party before he was first elected that he would only seek one term, implying he did not intend at that time to run in 2019.

Nigerian president chairs first cabinet meeting since return from medical leave

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 - 11:44 GMT

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday chaired his first cabinet meeting since returning from sick leave in Britain this month

Nigeria's Buhari resumes old habits in days since return

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 - 05:09 GMT

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has kept a low profile since his grand return from sick leave on Saturday.

Boko Haram wing tied to IS marks resurgence by kidnapping oil workers

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 - 11:43 GMT

A Boko Haram faction with ties to Islamic State and responsible for the kidnapping of a Nigerian oil prospecting team can carry out highly-organised attacks.

Nigerian Senate backs plans to reduce power of presidency

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 - 07:31 GMT

Nigerian Senate backed a series of constitutional amendments on Wednesday that could weaken the presidency and boost the legislature.

Nigeria's Buhari 'recuperating very quickly': VP

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 - 12:53 GMT

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is recovering fast from an undisclosed illness and should be back in Nigeria soon.

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