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Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm ministerial nominee, INEC, NPC Commissioners

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2021 0

The Senate has received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm Muhazu Sambo as Minister from Taraba. The senate also received for the confirmation nominees for appointment as National Commissioners and Resident Electoral Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral

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Stronger executive-legislative partnership will deepen democracy, says Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that a stronger Executive-Legislative partnership would deepen democracy in the country. Buhari stated this while declaring open the ‘Maiden Distinguished Parliamentarians Lecture 2021’ held in Abuja on Monday. The lecture which was organised by National Institute for Legislative and Democracy (NILDS) had a theme “The Legislature,

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Why Buhari’s visit to Ebonyi was postponed to 2022 – Umahi

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2021 0

Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki Contrary to speculations as to why President Muhammadu Buhari postponed his visit to Ebonyi State this month, Governor David Umahi, on Sunday, stated that the postponement was because of the appeal he made to the President while in Paris. He said: “I was in Paris and I told Mr. President that the […]

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Buhari to ECOWAS leaders: We must forge stronger solidarity to tackle new challenges

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2021 0

*ECOWAS leaders ask Int’l community to support sanctions against Guinea, Mali Ukpono Ukpong with agency report President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed the need for leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to forge stronger solidarity in order to address the new challenges, including the current third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and […]

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World Human Rights Day: Buhari assures NHRC of support

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the management of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of his continuous support in its efforts to get closer to the people in order to assuage their grievances. The President gave the assurance when he received in audience the Governing Council of the Commission in the Presidential Villa, Abuja on […]

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Bandits’ attacks: Buhari dispatches security chiefs to Sokoto, Katsina

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2021 0

*As FG delegation condoles Gov. Masari over Commissioner’s assassination President Muhammadu Buhari has dispatched a high-level security delegation to Sokoto and Katsina States in response to the recent spike in activities of bandits. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this development in a statement on Friday

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Buhari pledges credible elections in 2023

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2021 0

*Says his administration will ensure peaceful transfer of power to winners President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians and the international community of free and fair elections in 2023 general elections, and peaceful transfer of power. Mr. Femi Adesina, the president’s spokesman in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said the president gave the assurance in […]

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Maritime security: Buhari inducts seven new Navy ships, boats, helicopter

Ihesiulo Grace 10 December 2021 0

*Calls for prudent management of resources, accountability Joy Joseph President Muhammadu Buhari has called for the prudent management of resources, innovativeness and accountability in advancing maritime security in the country. Buhari gave the call on Thursday, at the Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos, while commissioning seven ships, boats and an

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Buhari knocks OBJ over Akande, other AD govs’ loss in 2003

Ihesiulo Grace 10 December 2021 0

*Says ex-President’s diabolical double-cross ended former Osun gov, other S’West govs’ 2nd term bids Benjamin Omoike Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was in the spotlight on Thursday for the wrong reasons as he was accused by President Muhammadu Buhari of jeopardising the chances of most South West Governors in the 2003 general election. President Buhari stressed

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Electoral Amendment: President Buhari neither rejected, nor returned Bill to NASS – Reps Spokesman

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2021 0

*as INEC denies involvement with direct primaries, says it’s parties responsibility Tom Okpe, Abuja The House of Representatives has debunked contrary media reports and insinuations from some quarters that President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected and returned the Electoral Act Amendment Bill to National Assembly for reconsideration. Daily Sun reported on Thursday that

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No one involved in killing of Oromoni Jnr will be spared – Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the gruesome murder of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, of Dowen College, in Lagos, saying that those involved in the dastardly act must not go unpunished. President Buhari, who described Sylvester as one of the nation’s bright youngsters doing excellently in school, bringing joy to the family, assured that the unfortunate incident […]

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Banditry: Buhari mourns as Sokoto Govt confirms 23 deaths in travellers’ attack

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, expressed sadness over the recent gruesome attack on innocent travellers in Sokoto State. This is even as the Sokoto State government has confirmed 23 deaths among travellers attacked by bandits in Isa local government area. The President in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, […]

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Buhari sacks AEDC management, approves interim governing council

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company AEDC over Monday’s strike by the staff. A statement from the office of the Minister of State Power, Mr Goddy Jeddy-Agba, in Abuja on Tuesday, said the sack was conveyed by the presidency to the Federal Ministry of Power takes immediate effect. The […]

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Remain apolitical, professional, Buhari urges army

Ihesiulo Grace 7 December 2021 0

*Charges Military to do more on intelligence gathering to defeat all forms of insurgency, terrorism President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Nigerian Army to remain apolitical and professional in protecting democracy and defending the territorial integrity of the nation. Buhari, who was represented by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, gave the charge […]

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Buhari administration has over 60 projects in South East – Official

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2021 0

Mr. Gambo Manzo, the Special Assistant to the President on Political Affairs in the office of the Vice president says President Muhammadu Buhari’ administration has over 60 verifiable projects across the five states of the South East. Manzo stated this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, adding that the projects included completed and ongoing […]

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SERAP asks Court to stop Buhari, others from shutting down telecoms

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2021 0

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the court for “an order of perpetual injunction to restrain President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami from unlawfully shutting down telecommunication networks in any part of the country.” In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1323/2021 filed at

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Dubai EXPO 2020: Buhari returns to Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday returned to Abuja after participating in the Dubai EXPO 2020, held in the United Arab Emirates. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the president while in Dubai attended Nigeria Day and participated in a trade and investment forum at Dubai Expo 2020 on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Speaking […]

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Buhari to youths: Use your creative power to make the world a better place

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2021 0

*Nigeria’s creative industry worth $4.5bn – Emefiele *’Revamped National theatre with four creative hubs will open next year’ President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerian youths to use their creative power to make the world a better place. The President said this at the ARISE Fashion show 2021 at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai […]

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Buhari to Ramaphosa: Let’s enhance people-to-people relations, avoid unhealthy competition

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2021 0

*Says a strong bond of brotherhood between Nigeria, S’Africa of great benefit to Africa Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, urged stronger emphasis on people-to-people relations between South Africa and Nigeria to evolve a bond that will be of benefit to both countries and the entire African continent. President Buhari, who stated this when […]

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Why we introduced Treasury Single Account – Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 1 December 2021 0

*Pledges sanctions against heads of MDAs engaging in fraudulent activities *Tackling corruption requires a holistic approach – Finance minister Philip Clement, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, explained why the Treasury Single Account was opened by his administration. According to the President, the TSA was opened to address irregularities, ensure