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“He Couldn’t Afford Luxury, But He Bought Integrity” — Garba Shehu on Buhari’s Exit
Former President Muhammadu Buhari exited office with his integrity untainted, as no one can truthfully claim to have bribed him, his former spokesperson, Garba Shehu, stated on Monday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Garba Shehu, former presidential spokesperson, has revealed that ex-President Muhammadu Buhari left office without wealth but with his integrity intact, stressing that no one can truthfully claim to have bribed him. He dismissed persistent allegations that Buhari lacked academic credentials, describing them as politically motivated fabrications from the 2015 election cycle.
Speaking in Abuja ahead of the launch of his memoir, According to The President: Lessons from A Presidential Spokesman’s Experience, Shehu also took a swipe at former President Olusegun Obasanjo, stating that the ex-leader never expected to face negative media scrutiny during his tenure from 1999 to 2007.
“Shehu explained that Buhari rarely granted media interviews because he wasn’t one for theatrics. ‘Buhari is one of the most voracious readers I know. Every morning, he requested newspapers. But he chose not to speak often to the press because he wanted his work to speak for him, not publicity,’” he said.
Reflecting on life after office, Shehu added, “Buhari is broke. Since he stepped down, no journalist has called me for a reaction or a crisis management quote. Now, I sleep peacefully.”
Shehu said the upcoming 260-page book offers insights from his years in presidential communications, including challenging periods in government. He recounted how, during President Obasanjo’s second term, a bitter power struggle broke out between him and Vice President Atiku Abubakar, which sparked threats, fear, and intense political battles.
“At one point, Atiku even went underground,” he said. “As his spokesman, I faced severe scrutiny, arrests, and detentions by the DSS, including a period in Kuje prison. I went through a two-year-long court trial before finally being acquitted.”
Shehu also recalled how his ties to Bayo Onanuga, now President Tinubu’s media aide, once sparked a misunderstanding with Obasanjo. According to him, a damning cover story on Obasanjo in The News magazine, authored by Onanuga, led Obasanjo to suspect that Shehu—then Atiku’s spokesman—was behind the piece.
“Obasanjo believed no bad press could be published about him unless it was orchestrated. Someone close to me fed him that suspicion, linking me to the story simply because of my friendship with Onanuga. That’s the climate we operated in—one of paranoia and suspicion between the president and his deputy.”
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‘Kwankwaso Is More Experienced Than Peter Obi’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Declares.
Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.
“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.
He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”
Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.
He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.
“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.
In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.
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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.
Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.
While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.
He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.
The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.
He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.
“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”
The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.
2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.
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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.
The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.
As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.
Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.
The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.
Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment
Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.
The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.
According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.
The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.
The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.
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