Nigeria’s immediate past leader, Muhammadu Buhari, has said he is happy incumbent president Bola Tinubu increased the petrol pump price. He said the decision would reduce the number of visitors he receives in his native Daura town in Katsina State. Buhari said this on Sunday at an event organised by the Katsina Consultative Forum at […]
Reports have revealed how over ninety billion Naira (N90 Billion) was earmarked in the past nine years for the presidential presidential air fleet. The reported figure includes the allocation of substantial funds by the Federal Government under former President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration and the incumbent administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Naija News reports […]
… Labour rejects Gbajabiamila By Tunde Opalana With efforts ongoing to douse feud between organized labour and Federal Government (FG) over the dire socio-economic consequences of the fuel subsidy removal, labour leaders have roundly rejected the committee led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila to look into all aspects of the […]
…renames 15 airports By Ukpono Ukpong The immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, returned to his country home, Daura, Katsina State amidst heroic welcome from the indigenes and residents of the state. Buhari who departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on-board Presidential Jet, Air Force 001, immediately after handing over to President Bola Tinubu at […]
He’s the worst president in Nigeria’s history –Clark Under Tinubu, Nigeria’s commonwealth will be deployed for Nigerians, wife says BY UKONO UKPONG & STEPHEN GBADAMOSI As President Muhammadu Buhari bids farewell to Nigerians after eight years in office, he says that he feels fulfilled for starting the Nigeria Re-Birth by taking the initial critical steps […]
President Muhammadu Buhari will deliver a farewell address as he concludes his tenure as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the broadcast is scheduled for Sunday, May 28, at 7 am. The speech will serve as a prelude to the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu, slated to take place […]
By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will fly from Eagle Square straight to Kaduna immediately he is done handing over to the next President in Abuja. Speaking at the book launch with the title, “A promise Kept”, a compendium of significant achievements of Muhammadu Buhari administration 2015-2023,” at the Presidential Villa, […]
…orders all outgoing officials to do same By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all outgoing officials, elected and appointed from the Vice President downwards to collect the assets declaration form, fill, and return it as he has done. Buhari gave the order yesterday upon collecting his form from the Chairman of the Code […]
…says viable Correctional Service critical in justice process By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari has commissioned a 3,000-Capacity Ultra-Modern Custodial Centre, Janguza, Kano State Speaking at the virtual commissioning President Buhari underscored the importance of correction in a virile justice system. The President noted that “the importance of a viable Correctional Service is critical, not only […]
By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday attributed the tremendous success his administration recorded in the provision of critical infrastructure in the past eight years, many of which he had been commissioning across the country in the past few days, to the harmonious relationship between the Executive and the Legislature, adding that the Legislature was […]
By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Garzali Muhammed Abubakar as the Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Development Fund. This was contained in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu in Abuja. The President also approved the appointment of […]
…As Ocean Glory Commodities Partners FG for large-scale production President Muhammadu Buhari has commissioned a large-scale integrated rice mill in Sheda, Kwali Area Council, Abuja, of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to boost local consumption and export. The large-scale integrated rice mill commissioned in Sheda was Federal Government’s partnership with Ocean Glory Commodities Limited, and […]
…Say’s killing of Shiites, among reasons, recalls 70yrs Zakzaky elder sister burnt in demolition By Idibia Gabriel The Resource Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, the Shiites said the killings and suppression of its members was another dimension to the various reasons adjudged to have caused the massive failure of President Muhammadu Buhari […]
By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday flagged off the resumption of physical activities towards the exploration of crude oil and gas in the Chad Basin area, expressing his belief that the successes recorded in the Kolmani River 2 and Nasarawa State will be replicated in the area. Speaking virtually at the Wadi-B Drilling Campaign […]
By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said that the new Customs Act which he recently signed into law will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of customs administration, stressing that it is a testament to his administration’s commitment to fostering a business –friendly environment, attracting investments and driving economic growth. The President declared this while […]
…urges countries to integrate economies, eliminate trade barriers …warns African leaders against being used to destabilize economic, political trajectory By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday inaugurated Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, which is expected to enable Nigeria to achieve self-sufficiency in refined products and even have surplus for export. Speaking at the occasion […]
By Ukpono Ukpong Following through on his administration’s determination to upgrade and expand the nation’s stock of infrastructure, President Muhammadu Buhari will today commission seven legacy projects completed by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing across the country. Comprising three major bridges, three Federal Secretariats and a road, the historic event will be headlined […]
BY ORIAKU IJELE In an epoch-making event that will positively transform Nigeria’s oil and gas sectoral landscape, President Muhammadu Buhari will today, May 22, 2023, commission Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, the world’s largest single train refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, alongside his counterparts from Ghana, Togo, Senegal, Niger, and Chad. Promoted by Africa’s richest man, […]
By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate resumption of the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the North East Development Commission, NEDC, Umar Abubakar Hashidu and other members of the Board. This follows the expiration of the tenure of the former Board on May 7, 2023. The President has therefore […]
By Motolani Oseni President Muhammadu Buhari, has commissioned the newly built ultra-modern Presidential/Vip Wing of the State House Medical Centre located at the Villa, Abuja. The President who arrived the venue of the ceremony at approximately the stipulated 10.00am was immediately received by a rendition of the national anthem to commence the event. Thereafter, the […]