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I thank the author of this book for enriching our collective memory, for collecting facts and testimonies, and for refusing to reduce a complex life to simple lines.

May this book reach widely, into classrooms, libraries, and the quiet desks of young Nigerians as they decide what kind of leaders they wish to become.

To my dear brother, President Muhammadu Buhari: though you are no longer with us, your impact endures. We will honour and build upon your legacy—not just by invoking your name, but by delivering results with discipline, compassion, and resolve.

May Almighty Allah grant him mercy and Jannatul Firdaus and bring comfort to his family. May He bless Nigeria with unity, wisdom, and peace. Nigeria will endure, prevail, and prosper through our efforts and God's grace.

Thank you, and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

@officialABAT

The book From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, which officially presented to the public today at the President Villa, by President Bola Tinubu, has provided the answers to many long-standing questions that have shaped public discourse over the years. Among the critical issues the book addresses are:

1. What exactly was wrong with President Buhari during his illness in 2017–2018?

2. What were the internal intrigues behind the removal of Lawal Daura as DSS boss?

3. What role did the so-called “Cabal” play in shaping Buhari’s Presidency, and why did they clash with his family?

4. What was the Cabal’s plan for the APC presidential primaries before it was thwarted just hours before the event?

5. How was the Central Bank of Nigeria captured by entrenched interests?

6. Were there instances where Buhari’s signature was forged?

7. Were his office and private residence allegedly bugged?

8. Were presidential speeches altered or swapped without his consent?

9. What specific instructions did Buhari give during the EndSARS protests?

The book offers rare insights, firsthand accounts and documented perspectives that shed light on these questions and many more, providing a deeper understanding of the complexities, power struggles and defining moments of Muhammadu Buhari’s life and presidency.

President Tinubu at the launch of the book from Soldier to Statesman " The Legacy of Muhammad Buhari" at the Presidential Villa on Monday.

In one of the group photos, L-R Wife of the former president, Aisha Buhari; President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; and his Wife,Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Author of the Book, Dr. Charles Omole and Gambia President, Adama Barrow,

nightsaint:
This is now an established law. I pity the governors of States that will be controlled by opposition parties in the future. This APC government has completely ruined democratic governance in Nigeria.

Auxtan:
Who did he suspend?

Supreme Court Upholds President’s Power To Declare Emergency Rule, Suspend Elected Officials

Justice Mohammed Idris held that the Constitution empowers the President to deploy extraordinary measures to restore normalcy where emergency rule is declared.

By Emmanuella Ekele
Updated December 15, 2025

The Supreme Court has upheld the power of the President to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a breakdown of law and order or degeneration into a state of chaos or anarchy.

In a split decision of six-to-one, the apex court held that the President, during a state of emergency, can suspend elected officials, but that such suspension of elected officials must be within a limited period.

In the lead majority judgment, Justice Mohammed Idris held that Section 305 of the Constitution empowers the President to deploy extraordinary measures to restore normalcy where emergency rule is declared.

Justice Mohammed Idris noted Section 305 was not specific on the nature of the extraordinary measures, thereby granting the President the discretion on how to go about it.

The judgment was on the suit filed by Adamawa State and 10 other Peoples Democratic Party-led states challenging the propriety of the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State, during which elected state officials, including Governor Siminalayi Fubara, were suspended for six months.

Justice Idris, in the earlier part of the judgment, upheld the preliminary objections raised by the two defendants against the competence of the suit.

In upholding the objections raised by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the National Assembly (the defendants), Justice Idris held that the plaintiffs (the 11 PDP states) failed to establish any cause of action capable of activating the original jurisdiction of the apex court.

He struck out the suit for want of jurisdiction, proceeded to also determine the case on the merits, and dismissed it.

However, Justice Obande Ogbuinya dissented and held that the case succeeded in part.

Among others, Justice Ogbuinya held that although the President could declare a state of emergency, the President could not use such power as a tool to suspend elected state officials, including governors, deputy governors, and members of parliament.

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Dotherightthing:
I learnt some officials are telling filling stations to maintain the old price

Dangote should build his own filling stations nationwide

Olodo, are you permitted to take loan at all, let alone for hajj in Islam? Are you telling us the loan is interest free too?

Loan una 🤡

The thing most of them fail to remember or understand is that your Hajj is void if you can’t provide enough for your family to feed on while you are in Hajj. Taking a loan for Hajj is not allowed in Islam, I understand they might say no interest on the loan but Hajj is not compulsory if you are not capable and it might become a sin if not done properly.

Kalas

Honourable Commissioner, abeg na. This is the most ridiculous take ever from supposed finance person.

Also, are interest based loan permitted in Islam?

Commissioner, help clarify how the loan will be repaid, pls.

Or how it would be profitable to the state sef !

In 2024, KEBBI STATE generated ₦16.97 billion in Internal Generated Revenue (IGR).

In 2025, KEBBI STATE provides ₦10 billion intervention to support intending pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj.

If Kebbi State were to fund the 2026 Hajj with its 2024 IGR, that would mean spending approximately 60% of its IGR on Hajj [intervention].

The level of ignorance and unprofessionalism being displayed by this account is disgraceful. What Kebbi state did was to loan this amount of money to Hajj commission and before April of next year that amount of money will be paid in full. It’s a business venture they invested into which will yield 1- profit 2- community appreciation and ease access to subscribe through installments.

These stats on KEBBI STATE may interest you....

🔴Out of school children: 1.06 million (6th largest nationally)

🔴Out of school children: 64% [No. 2 nationally]

🔴Multidimensionally poor children [0-4yrs]: 95.7% [4th Nationally]

🔴Children in child labour [5-17yrs]: 48.1% [12th Nationally]

🔴Children [7-14yrs] that cannot read: 98% [No. 1 Nationally]

🔴Underweight Children [under5]: 41% [No. 3 nationally]

🔴Most educationally deprived household [6-15yrs]: 60.8% [No. 1 Nationally]

🔴2024 FAAC: ₦206.38 billion // 2024 IGR: ₦16.97 billion — Kebbi generates 8.22% of FAAC received in 2024.
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If there is any Particular State of Concern, we are happy to share.

Thank you.

#Statisense
(NMPI 2022, NBS, UNICEF 2023)

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