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Nigeria:
Those That Will Influence Buhari's Government
Leadership, 29 May 2015
As General Muhammadu Buhari is sworn in as the nation's president today, behind the facade of his tough mien are Nigerians (not politicians) he respects and could influence him in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
New President Pits Hope Against Harsh Realities
Chatham House, 28 May 2015
The symbolic significance of Nigeria's 2015 election is enormous. But Nigerians' renewed hope and their new government are about to be thoroughly tested. Read more »
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Nigeria:
From GMB to PMB - Watershed As Buhari Takes Over
Leadership, 29 May 2015
Nigeria inched towards a political watershed today as former military ruler, Muhammadu Buhari, will be sworn in as the first opposition candidate to take over the reins of… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Transition May 29 - High Cost of Blood, Tears and More
Vanguard, 29 May 2015
It is the ninth peaceful transfer of power and perhaps the most intriguing in Nigeria's 55 year history as an independent nation. Like the transitions of… Read more »
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Nigeria:
High Expectation As Buhari Takes Over Today
Daily Trust, 29 May 2015
Perseverance, determination, hard work, never-say-die spirit, ascetic life style, a long Army career including meritorious war service, rich public service experience, squeaky… Read more »
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Nigeria:
End of History... Dawn of Change
Guardian, 29 May 2015
President-elect, Muhammadu Burhari ; HRH Otaru of Auchi, Alhaji Aliru Momoh; and The Ogieneni of Uzairue, Alhaji Kadiri Omogbai at Jumat Service at the Arafat Mosque, Auchi during… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari, History Beckons!
Guardian, 29 May 2015
On this day, the 29th of May, 2015, the 'change' in government - and more importantly the content and method of governance - that most Nigerians have yearned for, hopefully, has… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari - Jonathan's Phone Call Changed Nigeria's Political History
This Day, 29 May 2015
The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, who will be sworn in today as Nigeria's elected president yesterday said the telephone call put across to him by President Goodluck Jonathan… Read more »
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Nigeria:
BBOG Calls On Buhari to Bring Closure to Issues of Chibok Girls
Leadership, 29 May 2015
The #BringBackOurGirls group has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to bring the issue of the abducted Chibok girls to an end, by ensuring that they are rescued or tell the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
The Change Game Begins
Vanguard, 29 May 2015
"Since the telephone call you made, you have changed the course of Nigeria's political history and for that you have earned yourself a place in our history, for stabilising… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari's Village Celebrates Its Son As New President
DW, 28 May 2015
As Nigeria inaugurates Muhammadu Buhari as its next president, the small village of Daura is bubbling with excitement. The normally sleepy little town on the edge of the Sahel is… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Muhammadu Buhari - Nigeria's New President
DW, 28 May 2015
Once a military dictator, Muhammadu Buhari is the new president of Africa's biggest economy. Buhari was the strongest rival of incumbent Goodluck Jonathan and he is very popular in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
How Buhari's Administration Can Build Peace
This Day, 29 May 2015
This piece becomes imperative at a time when agenda is being set for the incoming administration. While most discussions and write-ups in Nigeria now dwell on the change the All… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Inauguration - APC Members Besiege National Secretariat
This Day, 29 May 2015
As Nigerians awaits today's transition to the new All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government, the party's national secretariat has become a beehive of activities,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Inauguration - FRSC Urges Nigerians to Celebrate With Caution
Premium Times, 28 May 2015
Ahead of the Friday inauguration of Muhamadu Buhari as President of Nigeria as well as the swearing-in of 29 state governors across the country, the Corps Marshal of the Federal… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Open Letter to President Buhari - Please, Don't Give Nollywood Money
Leadership, 29 May 2015
For those who do not know who Chris Ihidero is, here is an introduction. Chris is a renowned filmmaker, writer, Newspaper Columnist and the CEO of PinPoint Media.As a stakeholder… Read more »
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Nigeria:
As Buhari Mounts the Saddle
This Day, 29 May 2015
The task ahead is enormous, but there is hope This morning in Abuja, Muhammadu Buhari, the standard-bearer of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the March 28… Read more »
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Nigeria:
The Man Buhari - His Past, Present and Future
Leadership, 29 May 2015
Following the successful execution of the 1983 coup, it was merely a necessity, by military tradition, for the new regime under Major General Muhammadu Buhari, to make a public… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jonathan's Exit, Buhari's Entry - a Critical View
Vanguard, 29 May 2015
Nigeria, through the divine intervention, and the singular act of a statesman, is witnessing today the happy end of an era and the hopeful beginning of another phase. This would be… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Female Politician Tasks Buhari On Cost of Governance, Welfare
Leadership, 28 May 2015
Dr Olubunmi Usim-Wilson, has advised the President-elect, retired Maj-.Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, to cut the high cost of governance in the country. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Octogenarian Urges Buhari to Solidify Nigeria's Unity
Leadership, 28 May 2015
An octogenarian, Mr Albert Jemiluyi, has urged the incoming President, Maj.- Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, to do his best in solidify the unity of Nigeria. Read more »
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Nigeria:
From the Archive - Buhari's First Speech As Nigeria's Military Head of State in December 1983
Premium Times, 28 May 2015
In pursuance of the primary objective of saving our great nation from total collapse, I, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari of the Nigerian army have, after due consultation amongst… Read more »
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Nigeria:
TMG Urges Buhari to Overhaul EFCC
Daily Trust, 28 May 2015
Ahead of tomorrow's handover and Presidential inauguration ceremony the Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has called for a radical overhaul of the anti-corruption agencies,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
The Buhari Presidency - What Nigerians Want
Independent (Lagos), 28 May 2015
Mohammadu Buhari is being sworn-in today as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Nigerians are hopeful. Dashed hopes are revived and dead visions… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari's Inauguration, Elections and Democracy
Guardian, 29 May 2015
FOR the first time in Nigeria's history, an elected president is today handing power to another elected president following an election that was, by and large, free, fair and… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Biden, Others to Lead American Delegation to Buhari's Inauguration
Guardian, 29 May 2015
THE United States (U.S.) President Barack Obama has announced members of the presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari as President of the Federal… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria Set for Historic Democratic Handover to Buhari
Al Jazeera, 29 May 2015
Former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari is preparing to formally take over as Nigeria's elected head of state following his election victory in March 28 elections. Read more »