Breaking! Buhari Arrives Daura For Week-long Private Visit

'Dotun Akintomide
Writer

Ad

Mapped: U.S. Tariff Rates by Country

Key Takeaways The Trump administration increased tariffs, citing trade deficits and national security concerns. Brazil and India received the highest tariff rate of 50%. Under the second Trump administration, new tariff levels have been applied to over 80 countries, with rates ranging from 10% to 50%. The U.S. President argues that persistent trade deficits and…

Thai Court Dismisses PM Over Compromising Phone Call with Cambodian Leader

Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her position as prime minister, ruling that as the country’s leader she violated constitutional rules on ethics in a phone call with Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen. The ruling means she immediately loses her job, which she had held for about a year. Paetongtarn was suspended…

Oil Prices Dip but Stay on Track to Extend Last Week’s Gains

Crude oil prices were set for another weekly rise after additional 25% tariffs on Indian exports to the United States kicked in on Wednesday, raising doubts about the supply of Russian crude. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $68.17 per barrel, with West Texas Intermediate at $64.20 per barrel, both slightly down from Thursday’s close…

Ad

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Daura, his hometown, for a one-week private visit.

Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, confirmed the president’s arrival in a tweet on his personal handle @GarShehu.

Read also:


El-Rufai To Daura: I Won’t Support A Northerner To Succeed Buhari

Nigerians React As Mamman Daura Is Flown Abroad For Treatment

He tweeted: “President Muhammadu Buhari has just landed at the Helipad in Daura, Katsina State for a weeklong private visit.”

The president left the presidential villa, Abuja after Friday Muslim prayers for his home state, Katsina.

new Buhari Arrives Daura

Shehu, in an official statement also said that while in Daura, President Buhari will carry out a number of private engagements but is expected to participate virtually in the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, to be presided over by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.

The president last visited his hometown in December 2019. According to Shehu Buhari had stayed away largely due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“The aircraft carrying the president from Abuja landed at 4:45 pm on Friday at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina where he was received by the Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, his deputy, Mannir Yakubu, senior government officials and the heads of security agencies in the state.

“In Daura to receive President Buhari at the helipad were the Emir, His Highness Alhaji Umar Faruk Umar, leading the members of the Emirate Council and a parade of colourful horse riders and courtiers.

“Shortly upon disembarkation, the president received the gift of a horse and a decorated sword in his capacity as Bayajiddan Daura from the Emir,” the statement said.

Read also:


I Don’t Dictate To Buhari, Mamman Daura Speaks On Presidential Pally

President Buhari’s Nephew, Mutari Daura Dead

Mamman Daura: Abba Kyari More Intelligent Than All Buhari’s Ministers

Sallah Celebration: Omo-Agege, Govs Visit Buhari In Daura

Ad

X whatsapp