{
  "id": 6262319,
  "title": "Daura rejects claims Buhari ran Nigeria’s worst govt, recalls betrayals under late leader",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/daura-rejects-claims-buhari-ran-nigerias-worst-govt-recalls-betrayals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T09:38:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/08/daura-rejects-claims-buhari-ran-nigerias-worst-govt-recalls-betrayals-under-late-leader/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former DSS Director-General Lawal Daura has dismissed allegations that the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari was Nigeria's worst government. In an interview with Channels Television, Daura urged those who hold such views to examine the country's political history between 1995 and 2023 before drawing a conclusion. Reflecting on Buhari's tenure, Daura stated that the administration faced setbacks after he resigned as DSS boss in 2018. He also denied being part of a powerful cabal around the president, emphasizing that his role as intelligence chief demanded close access to the president. Daura acknowledged the presence of sycophants under Buhari, but warned that appointing individuals based solely on their personal trust could have severe consequences for an administration.",
  "summary": "Former Director-General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura, has rejected claims that the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari was the worst in Nigeria’s history. Daura said those who hold such a view should examine the country’s political history between 1995 and 2023 before reaching a conclusion. He made the remarks during an […] Daura rejects claims Buhari ran…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Ex-DSS DG Daura: How sycophants in Buhari’s govt betrayed him",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/ex-dss-dg-daura-how-sycophants-in-buharis-govt-betrayed-him",
        "published": "2026-09-08T08:19:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}