Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu is a prominent Nigerian journalist and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, known for his role in communicating the policies and positions of the Nigerian government. He was recently mentioned in the news concerning the absence of former President Muhammadu Buhari from a crucial APC meeting, where he explained that Buhari received the invitation too late to attend.
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Garba Shehu was also appointed as a spokesperson by President Buhari.
Why Buhari appointed Lai Mohammed as minister in 2015
Nigeria· 2026-01-11
Garba Shehu is a former presidential spokesperson who confirmed the death of Muhammadu Buhari.
APC Shuts After Buhari DeathNigeria· 2025-07-14
Garba Shehu confirmed the death of Muhammadu Buhari in a brief message on social media.
Muere en Londres el expresidente nigeriano Muhammadu Buhari a los 82 años
Panama· 2025-07-14
Buhari’s death was announced by his former spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu.
Boss Mustapha, Okorocha at London HospitalNigeria· 2025-07-13
Garba Shehu announced the death of Muhammadu Buhari on social media.
Muhammadu Buhari, ancien président du Nigeria, est mort
France· 2025-07-13
Garba Shehu, the spokesperson for the former president, confirmed Buhari's death.
Murió el expresidente de Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari, cuyo gobierno estuvo marcado por los asesinatos, una economía en caída y la corrupción
Argentina· 2025-07-13
His representative, Garba Shehu, announced the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Экс-президент Нигерии Бухари умер в Лондоне — РБК
Russia· 2025-07-13
Garba Shehu, Buhari's former spokesman, announced his death at a clinic in London.
Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria's ex-military ruler-turned 'democrat'
Kenya· 2025-07-13Garba Shehu, Buhari's spokesman, announced the former president's passing on social media.
Nigeria's former president Buhari dead at 82Kenya· 2025-07-13Garba Shehu is a former media aide to the ex-president and the author of the book launched at the event.
Boy's Speech Earns Full Education FundinNigeria· 2025-07-13
Garba Shehu authored the book presented during the event where Mustapha spoke.
APC Merger Added 3.2 Million Votes to 2015 VictoryNigeria· 2025-07-09
Garba Shehu is the author of a book on the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Garba Shehu to launch book on Buhari’s administration – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-07-01Garba Shehu is a presidential spokesman who confirmed details about Buhari's assets.
Tinubu’s eight years of misery, famine and blood?Nigeria· 2025-05-04
Through a statement from his media aide, Garba Shehu, Buhari said he would not abandon the party that helped him become president.
'It was just lunch, not politics', El-Rufai clears air on visit to BuhariNigeria· 2025-04-11
According to a statement on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari gave the advice when governors elected on the All Progressives Congress platform paid him a visit at his Kaduna home on Monday.
No increase in my physical assets after Presidency – BuhariNigeria· 2025-04-10
Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
Buhari mourns Katsina gov’s motherNigeria· 2025-03-23
Shehu explained Buhari's absence from the NEC meeting and emphasized his continued commitment to the APC.
APC seeks to douse internal rumblings, consolidates 2027 plansNigeria· 2025-02-27
