Umaru Musa Yar’Adua

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Calls For Clarity Over Nigeria’s Absent President

The president of Africa's most populous nation was last seen in public two months ago and since the start of 2017, he's...

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Nigeria’s First Lady To Visit Ailing Husband In London

The wife of ailing Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has left the country to visit him in London after first...

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Governor Tells Ill Nigerian President To Quit

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday faced a fresh call to quit, nearly two months after he left the...

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Nigeria’s First Lady Goes To Visit Ailing Buhari

Nigeria's first lady left for London on Tuesday to join President Muhammadu Buhari, who has been in the British capital...

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Health of Nigeria’s President Stokes Governance Concerns

President Muhammadu Buhari had warned Nigerians when he returned from nearly two months of medical treatment in London...

International

Nigeria President Seeks Treatment In UK

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is seeking fresh treatment in London for an undisclosed illness. His health has...

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Nigeria President Leaves For ‘follow-Up Medical Consultation’

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari headed to London on Sunday for what his office said was a "follow-up medical...

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Nigeria’s Buhari Seen In Public For First Time In Weeks

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday made his first public appearance in weeks, re-emerging amid mounting...

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Nigeria’s Buhari Absent Again From Cabinet Meeting

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari failed to show up for a weekly cabinet meeting on Wednesday, despite assurances...

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Managing and Protecting Our Leaders

I have been monitoring discussions in the Nigerian media and BBC about the health of the Nigerian leader Gen Buhari and...

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Nigeria’s President Urged To Take Medical Leave

Nigerian civil society activists called on President Muhammadu Buhari to take long-term medical leave Tuesday, adding...

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Nigeria’s Presidency Plays Down Buhari Health Concerns

Nigerian officials on Thursday sought to allay fears about the health of President Muhammadu Buhari after his absence...

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Nigeria’s Buhari Misses Second Cabinet Meeting In A Row

Nigeria's president has missed the last two meetings of his cabinet, a senior minister said on Wednesday, in comments...

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There Is Life After Power

By Dele Momodu Fellow Africans, I have often wondered about what is the matter with most African leaders and rulers...

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Nigeria’s Buhari Officially Back To Work

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari returned to work on Monday after nearly two months' medical leave in Britain, the...

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Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari Officially Back To Work

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari officially returned to work on Monday after sending a letter to the country's...

International

Why Is Nigeria’s President Buhari Still In London?

As Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was beginning his latest visit to London more than a month ago, a new series of...

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Nigeria’s Buhari To Stay In London For ‘further Rest’

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari needs "further rest" so will extend his month-long medical stay in London, but...

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Absent Nigerian President Buhari ‘healthy’, Says Senate Leader

The leader of Nigeria's Senate on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari was well after visiting him in London,...