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NIN, SIM linkage important for peace, stability, says Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 7 May 2021 0

Kamarudeen Ogundele, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja called on Nigerians to fully participate in the ongoing synchronization of National Identification Number (NIN) with SIM cards across the country as it will provide a digital framework for improving security and

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APC Senators tackle opposition, insist Buhari in charge of govt

Ihesiulo Grace 6 May 2021 0

**Say inflammatory statement by opposition, threat to Buhari’s authority Tunde Opalana, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) Senate caucus yesterday faulted the position of their colleagues in the opposition under the umbrella of the National Assembly Minority Caucus on the feasibility of President Muhammadu Buhari in government by saying that the President is fully

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Systemic Failure Killing Nigerian Polys, Says Presidential Panel

Ihesiulo Grace 5 May 2021 0

Ayodele. Adesanmi Ado Ekiti The Presidential Visitation Panel sent by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, on Wednesday said the falling standard of education in the country was responsible for the noticeable failures in the country’s polytechnics. The Chairman of the 7-man Panel tagged: “Making the System Work”, Chief John

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Give account of N10trn security allocation, PDP challenges Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 5 May 2021 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has again challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to give account of the N10.02 trillion allegedly spent on security by the ruling party. The recent call by the main opposition party is not unconnected with the rising insecurity across the country, which has seen many citizens dead and others displaced from their […]

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Buhari condemns killings in Benue, Anambra, cautions against reprisal

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Kamarudeen Ogundele, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has strongly condemns the killing of 11 people in Gwer West Local Government of Benue State and the reprisals on innocent people by mobs that blocked roads to unleash terror and violence. “I totally condemn this latest unprovoked violence and counter-attacks on innocent people that had nothing to do […]

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Anyim writes Buhari, says Nigeria slipping into anarchy

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**Wants urgent national dialogue to seek solutions Igho Akeregha, Abuja Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to empanel a national dialogue to find solutions to the growing insecurity in the country. Anyim noted that the Harry Willinks report of 1957 which addressed the fears of ethnic minorities in the […]

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Buhari okays establishment of National Centre for Control of Small Arms

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Andrew Orolua, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW). The Centre, which has Major-General A M Dikko as its pioneer National Coordinator, will be domiciled in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to the President. This Centre replaces […]

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Buhari reaffirms commitment to press freedom, urges respect for ethics

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President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his commitment to freedom of the press, urging media professionals to wield such freedom responsibly. He gave the commitment in his message on the World Press Freedom Day, observed globally every May 3. The President, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Femi Adesina, notes that freedom […]

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Buhari’s govt won’t go down, Akpabio boasts

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2021 0

**Says politics, external forces responsible for insurrections Tom Okpe, Abuja Minister for Niger Delta Development and former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio has blamed insecurity in the country on political and external forces saying that the present government led by President Muhammadu Buhari cannot be pulled down. Akpabio, who spoke at the […]

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Falana to Buhari: Lopsided appointments, failure to curb killer herdsmen created crises

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2021 0

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has slammed the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government, saying its failure to check insecurity as well as its many lopsided appointments is what is fuelling secessionist agitations in the country. Falana added that the socio-economic and security challenges confronting the country could be traced

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When will Nigeria shift the narrative from Cattle to Education?

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2021 0

By Olabisi Deji-Folutile The way Nigerian leaders talk about cows and goats gives one the impression that these animals are far higher in value than the average citizen. Discourse on cattle is so much elevated above any meaningful discussion on education, technology or development in general. From the look of things, it seems Nigeria’s 18.4 […]

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US Secretary of State meets Buhari, Onyeama today

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American Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, would meet with Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, Tuesday. It is part of his virtual travel to the continent to meet with Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) alumni. A press statement by US Department of State Spokesperson, Ned Price, Monday, said, “Secretary

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Nigeria supports global action on Paris climate agreement, says Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the international community of Nigeria’s readiness to mobilise relevant stakeholders towards climate action, as well as support for regional, continental and global multilateral initiatives on attaining the objectives of the Paris Agreement. The Nigerian leader, who gave the assurance at a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, on Friday,

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Buhari directs Gambari, Ngige to resolve JUSUN strike soon

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KAMARUDEEN OGUNDELE, ABUJA President Muhammadu Buhari has directed his Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, and Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, to ensure issues surrounding the ongoing industrial action by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) are resolved soon. Ngige disclosed this to State House Correspondents after meeting with the

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Buhari mourns Idris Deby as slain Chad president’s son takes over

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By Kamarudeen Ogundele, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over “the sudden and tragic death of President Idriss Deby of Chad on the frontline, fighting against rebel soldiers.” Reacting to the incident on Tuesday, President Buhari in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Garba Shehu, said he was shocked and devastated […]

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Buhari nominates Garba as FCT High Court CJ

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The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has asked the Senate to approve the appointment of Hon. Justice Salisu Garba as the acting Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory High Court. The President’s letter was read at plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. Garba was in January 2021 sworn-in as acting Chief Judge […]

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Buhari promises Niger Republic support to defeat terrorism

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BY KAMARUDEEN OGUNDELE, ABUJA President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday assured Noamey of collaboration to defeat terrorism and ensure stability with neighbouring countries. He spoke when he received the newly inaugurated President of the Republic of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, who was in Nigeria on his first international visit. “We will stabilize our region for the benefit […]

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RIFAN beneficiaries hail Buhari over Anchor Borrowers scheme

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2021 0

By Tom Garba, Yola President Muhammadu Buhari has been commended by the people of Adamawa State over the many Anchor Borrowers projects introduced in the country through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Royal Father of Demsa, Hama Bata, Alhamdu Teneke lauded Buhari when a delegation led by the state coordinator of Rice Farmers […]

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PDP quizzes Buhari on ‘continuity’, reminds President he can’t stay beyond 2023

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2021 0

*Says APC’s statement confirms Mr President has been lethargic Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday queried President Muhammadu Buhari’s use of the word ‘continuity’ upon his return to the country from foreign medical trip as ambiguous. While kicking against Buhari’s declaration that Nigerians should expect the

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Updated: Buhari returns, says: I have high expectations from IGP, service chiefs

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2021 0

By Kamarudeen Ogundele, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari says he expects much from the new service chiefs and Acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, to tackle insecurity in the country. The president, who returned to the country after 16 days medical trip to London, United Kingdom (UK), spoke on arrival at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, […]