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Buhari, Lawan, Atiku laud editors guild for successful convention

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2021 0

*Osoba, Ganduje canvass new orientation for leaders Tunde Opalana, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari and others have commended the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) for holding a hitch-free conventionin Kano. Buhari also congratulated members of the new executives re-elected and the ones who won

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Updated: Twitter removes Buhari’s tweet referencing Nigeria’s civil war, Fayose, others react

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2021 0

Following outcry from those who complained it violated principle of glorifying violence, Twitter has deleted a tweet made by President Muhammadu Buhari threatening to deal with ‘people’ who didn’t learn from the Nigerian Civil War. The President, on Tuesday evening, tweeted the following in response to rising insecurity in parts of the country, especially the […]

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Updated: Outrage over killing of Jonathan’s former aide Ahmed Gulak in Imo

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2021 0

*Northern youth group threatens revenge, Uzodinma *Buhari, ex-president Akeredolu mourn Val Okara (Owerri), Tom Garba (Yola), Success Nwogu (Lagos), ‘Tosin Ajuwon (Akure) President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed outrage and disgust over what he called “the heinous murder” of Adamawa State-born politician Ahmed Gulak in Imo State yesterday by yet to be identified

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Buhari receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Ihesiulo Grace 29 May 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has taken the second dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the State House, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that president’s personal physician, Dr Suhayb Rafidadi, administered the vaccine on the president at his official residence, State House, Abuja on Saturday. Buhari had received the first jab of the […]

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Nigerians will praise Buhari after his tenure in 2023 – Presidency

Ihesiulo Grace 29 May 2021 0

The Presidency says by the time President Muhammadu Buhari completes his tenure in another two years, Nigerians will praise him for his achievements. Mr. Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, stated this in a special write-up on the achievements of the President Buhari administration as it clocks six years today, May 29, 2021. The statement released […]

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A profile of new Chief of Army Staff Farouk Yahaya

Ihesiulo Grace 28 May 2021 0

Andrew Orolua, Abuja Commander -in -Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Major-General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff. Yahaya replaces Lieutenant-General Ibrahim Attahiru who died with ten other senior military officers in an Air Force plane crash on May […]

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Buhari approves swapping of Heads of Agencies under Humanitarian Affairs Ministry

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the swapping of positions by two heads of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, confirmed this development in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. He said Mrs Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim, the

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Buhari approves process to replace retired Perm Sec

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the process to select five new permanent secretaries to replace the retired ones in Ekiti, Katsina, Nasarawa, Enugu and Lagos States. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, disclosed this in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, office of the […]

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Updated: Senate cautions Buhari on appointments

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2021 0

*”Compliance with provisions of Constitution not a choice, but fundamental obligation’ *Confirms NHRC nominees The Senate again on Tuesday noted with concern obvious lopsidedness in the nomination of people for appointment into Federal Government boards, agencies and parastatals by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. The upper legislative chamber

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External borrowing: Buhari writes N’Assembly, requests N2.343 trillion

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2021 0

Tunde Opalana and Tom Okpe, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly requesting for the implementation of new external borrowing of N2.343trillion, about US $6.183 billion, in the 2021 Appropriation Act. The letter signed by the President himself explained that the purpose was to request for a Resolution of the National Assembly […]

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Okpe leaders task Buhari on southern seaports, true federalism, others

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2021 0

*Urge Okowa to revisit Sapele Polytechnic issue *Sad over inadequate number of public secondary schools Leaders of the Okpe ethnic nationality in Delta State have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to open up different areas in the Southern parts of the country which have good seaports to decongest Lagos and ease the gridlock in the nation’s […]

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Lopsidedness in appointments: Senate cautions Buhari, confirms NHRC nominees

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2021 0

*Warns that compliance with the provisions of the Constitution not a choice but fundamental obligation Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Senate once again on Tuesday noted with concern obvious lopsidedness in nomination of people for appointment into Federal Government boards, agencies and parastatals by the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The upper legislative

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ICPC declares President Buhari’s in-law Kumo wanted over $ 65m fraud

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ANDREW OROLUA, ABUJA. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared Gimba Yau Kumo , a son- in -law of President Muhammadu Buhari and two other persons wanted over an alleged $65million fraud. The two other persons wanted along with Kumo are Mr Tarry Rufus said to be a director of […]

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Updated: Buhari pledges action against bandits’ threat to food security

Ihesiulo Grace 14 May 2021 0

*Begs Nigerians to show more understanding on insecurity President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that his administration will use all available resources and manpower in dealing with bandits to ensure access to farms and food production in the coming growing season. The President, according to a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and […]

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Buhari pledges action against bandits’ threat to food security, appeals for more understanding

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will use all available resources and manpower in dealing with bandits to ensure access to farms and food production in the coming growing season. The president stated this while speaking to newsmen at the State House shortly after observing the Eid prayer, marking the end of the month-long Ramadan […]

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Southern governors ban open grazing, demand confab, state police, fair appointments, others

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2021 0

*Affirm Nigeria’s unity Sony Neme and Nosa Akenzua, Asaba In a show of unity across party lines, governors of 15 southern states of the country on Tuesday resolved to ban open grazing while, among other demands, urging President Muhammadu Buhari to review federal appointments to reflect federal character. The resolution was contained in a twelve-point […]

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Buhari, Osinbajo, security chiefs, others meet over violence, killings

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2021 0

*Issues new measures for S’East, S’South President Muhammadu Buhari has again summoned security chiefs for a crucial meeting to address the law and order challenges in some parts of the country.The President had on April 30 and May 4 met with the security chiefs and heads of intelligence community as part of ongoing critical engagements […]

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SERAP urges Buhari to probe MDAs N39bn duplicated, mysterious projects

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2021 0

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to investigate Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and members of the National Assembly suspected to be responsible for inserting N39.5

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Eid: Buhari bans visits from religious leaders, politicians

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2021 0

*Cautions youth against violence Kamarudeen Ogundele, Abuja As Muslims in Nigeria join others globally in preparations towards Eid Al-Fitr, a day that is celebrated to mark the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that all celebrations be limited due to the global Coronavirus crisis. A statement by the Senior […]

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Some people are mercilessly against Nigeria, Buhari cries out

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has again raised alarm over the activities of some unpatriotic elements who are bent on wreaking havoc on the nation’s socio-economic fabric. The president made his feelings known during the 6th regular meeting with the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC), led by Prof. Doyin Salami at the State House, Abuja, on Friday. […]