Bashir Ahmad
Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, commented on the Kano State government's mass wedding initiative, questioning its relevance amid pressing economic challenges, which ignited public debate.
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Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad also urged INEC to reconsider the dates for the elections.
New date proposed for Nigeria's 2027 presidential poll
Nigeria· 2026-02-17
Bashir Ahmad is a former presidential aide who urged INEC to reconsider the election dates.
N'Assembly May Shift 2027 Presidential Poll Date to Feb 13Nigeria· 2026-02-16
Bashir Ahmad, a 65-year-old who fishes in Kashmir’s Wular Lake for his livelihood, expresses joy at the return of lotus flowers after decades.
Joy and relief as lotus flowers bloom again in Kashmiri lake after three decades | Wild flowers
United Kingdom· 2025-08-05
His family has confirmed the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, according to a statement by his media aide, Bashir Ahmad.
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82 in London
Tanzania· 2025-07-14
His former aide, Bashir Ahmad, announced the passing of the former president on X.
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London
Ghana· 2025-07-13
An aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, stated that the recent review of U.S. visa policy on Nigeria reflects growing US discomfort with Nigeria’s increasing global realignment.
Nigeria Visa Restrictions: US, UAE Tighten RulesNigeria· 2025-07-11
Bashir Ahmad confirmed Ganduje's resignation on his verified Facebook page.
Why APC Chair Quit – Details EmergeNigeria· 2025-06-28
Bashir Ahmad posted on his X handle that Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has resigned from his position.
APC National Chairman Steps DownNigeria· 2025-06-27Bashir Ahmad, a local shopkeeper who witnessed the destruction, told the BBC that around 02:00 local time, a loud explosion jolted us awake.
Villagers tell BBC they survived shelling in Indian-administered KashmirUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-07
This was disclosed by Buhari’s former aide, Bashir Ahmad, in an X post on Thursday night.
Buhari moves to Kaduna after 20 months in DauraNigeria· 2025-02-27
Bashir Ahmad, the Special Assistant on Digital Communications to former President Muhammadu Buhari, noted that Nigeria should seek compensation from the US government for the loss of innocent lives due to terror acts.
USAID: Calls for probe spread over alleged B’Haram fundingNigeria· 2025-02-16
Bashir Ahmad questioned whether mass weddings should be a priority issue in Kano.
N2.5bn Kano mass wedding sparks debate on cultural preservation, misplaced priorityNigeria· 2025-02-09
