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2023 elections confirms Nigerians can elect govt peacefully, fairly – Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 6 May 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the 2023 general elections is a testimony that a government can be elected peacefully and fairly in Nigeria. The President stated this while addressing his colleagues at the Commonwealth Leaders Summit as part of the major events leading

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NEDC: Buhari writes Senate, seeks confirmation of 12 nominees for governing board

Ihesiulo Grace 6 May 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of 12 nominees as members of the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC). The President’s request is contained in a letter addressed to Senate President Ahmed Lawan dated May 3, 2023. ‘‘In accordance with the provision of Part […]

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Buhari jets to London for King Charles coronation

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday departed Abuja, Nigeria for London, United Kingdom to join other world leaders invited to attend the coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, respectively. The coronation will take place on Saturday, May […]

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Despite allegations of fraud Senate approves expended N22.7tr CBN Ways and Means loans for Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana In what is generally perceived as gross misconduct and fraud, and coming less than one month to the expiration of the current President Muhammadu Buhari – led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, another loan of N22.7tr incurred by the government, has been approved by the Nigerian Senate. President Buhari had last year […]

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Buhari urges incoming govt to respect workers’ rights

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2023 0

By Joy Obakeye and Ukpono Ukpono President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the incoming administration led by President-elect, Bola Tinubu to respect the rights of Nigerian workers as a way to maintain national industrial relations. At the 2023 Workers’ Day celebration on Monday in Abuja, President Buhari, in his speech, stressed the crucial roles Nigerian workers […]

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29 days to Buhari’s exit: N’Delta militants resume hostilities, bomb oil facilities

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2023 0

…issue more threats BY NOSA AKENZUA A militants group, “Delta Strike Force (DSF)” in Delta State specialising in bombing and vandalization of oil installations in the Niger Delta region has laid claim to the massive attacks on oil facilities in Agbarha-Otor and Afiesere and their neighbouring communities in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta […]

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President Buhari meets APC governors in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2023 0

President Muhammadu Buhari granted an audience to the Governors of the Progressive Governor’s Forum at the State House on April 27, 2023. READ ALSO: Jaiye Kuti opens up on romantic affair with Pasuma POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the meeting took place shortly after he attended the Nigerian Army Trooping and Presentation of Colours parade at […]

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Nigeria remains stabilising factor in Africa – Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria’s size and resources have imposed on her a stabilizing role in the West African subregion and the African continent as a whole. Speaking after receiving a message from President Ibrahim Ghali of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, SADR from a Special Envoy at the State House Friday, […]

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Ogoni power project will create jobs, spur socio-economic devt – Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday flagged off the construction of the Ogoni Power Project, expressing confidence that the project upon completion will spur the socio-economic development of Ogoniland, create job opportunities for artisans and enhance entrepreneurial growth. The President virtually participated in the groundbreaking of the Centre of

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Buhari endorses Kogi APC Governorship candidate

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2023 0

…tasks party on issue-based campaigns By Ukpono Ukpong The Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi State, Usman Ododo, yesterday received President Muhammadu Buhari’s blessings as the party’s flag bearer in the November election. Ododo, while briefing State House Correspondents after he was presented to the President by Governor Yahaya

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Buhari decorates personal security officer with new rank

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2023 0

…expresses happiness with loyalty of aides By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari has commended his Chief Personal Security Officer, CPSO and other Security Officers and Personnel on the excellent work put in towards ensuring his safety and that of his family. Speaking at a short event on Wednesday in the State House, to decorate the […]

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Regular Gulf of Guinea summits essential for peace, security in region – Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Accra, Ghana, identified regular meetings among the countries that make up the Gulf of Guinea Commission as a critical route towards achieving peace and security in the region. Speaking for the last time as Nigeria’s President at the 3rd Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of […]

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Buhari to unveil Nigerian Army’s new regimental colours

Ihesiulo Grace 25 April 2023 0

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to unveil the national and regimental colours for the new and operationalised units’ colours of the Nigerian Army ahead of Bola Tinubu’s inauguration. Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu made the announcement at a media briefing on Tuesday. Nwachukwu spoke in Abuja at the Trooping and Presentation […]

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Maritime Security: Buhari to attend summit of Gulf of Guinea Heads of State in Ghana

Ihesiulo Grace 25 April 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja for Accra today, April 25 to attend the 3rd Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, (GGC) convened by President Nana Akuffo-Ado of Ghana. The President is scheduled to participate and deliver remarks at the high-level […]

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Buhari: May 29 handover date sacrosanct

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2023 0

BY SAM NGURU President Muhammadu Buhari has again expressed his readiness to welcome Tinubu to the State House as President, assuring that the May 29 handover date to a new administration remained sacrosanct. The President Buhari gave the assurance in the course of the week while exchanging Eid greetings in a phone call to mark […]

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Buhari bids Vietnam ambassador farewell

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2023 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the outgoing ambassador of Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Nigeria, Luong Quoc Thinh, offering him best wishes in his next assignment. The president’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Thursday in Abuja. “Best wishes in your next assignment. In your three years’ […]

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Eid el-Fitr: Buhari hails peaceful elections

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2023 0

…calls on citizens to work harder towards tolerance By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the peaceful outcome of the 2023 general elections” will go down on record as one of the proudest achievements of my administration in addition to our neutrality in the conduct of the elections.” In his goodwill message to […]

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Buhari approves immediate suspension of Adamawa REC, Hudu Ari

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday approved the immediate suspension from office the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), of Adamawa State, Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, pending the completion of investigation by the Inspector General of Police on the conduct/actions of the REC during the Supplementary election in Adamawa State. This was contained in a

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FG: Why Buhari is silent on Adamawa guber controversies

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2023 0

…insists Obi committed treasonable offence By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal government yesterday explained why President Muhammadu Buhari refused to intervene in the controversy that surrounded the just concluded Adamawa governorship elections. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the explanations while fielding questions from state house

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Buhari canvasses due judicial process on Ararume, NNPCL matter

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari has taken due notice of judgment by the Federal High Court, Abuja, restoring Senator Ifeanyi Ararume as the non-executive Chairman of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina and made […]