President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned an extraordinary summit of Heads of State and Government of Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that other sub-regional leaders participating in the summit include the Presidents of Niger Republic, Mohamed Bazoum and Central African Republic, Prof. Faustin […]
By Tony Afejuku Not a few compatriots, including commentators, intellectual columnists, and critics and analysts and dissectors such as yours truly, for instance, will not admit that there is a Nigerian play called “Buhari,” whose hero, or protagonist, or main character, is Buhari. “Buhari,” the play, even if a very incompetent dramatist or playwright, were […]
President Buhari has issued a stern warning to would-be terrorists and bandits targeting schools, saying the country will not allow the destruction of the school system. The president made this known through a message by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu. President Buhari further commended efforts of the Kaduna State government and early response of the military […]
President Muhammadu Buhari said Nigeria is witnessing an increase in the threats posed by cybercriminals, online financial fraudsters, and cyber terrorists, adding that cyber terrorists use the internet to cause tension in the country. The president made this known in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled, ‘Why we […]
President Buhari Has Reportedly Summoned Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma Over Okorocha Feud. Daily Times reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday. This was disclosed by the Personal Assistant to the President on Media, Buhari Sallau, who also shared […]
BY TOSIN FALEYE We would all agree that the media space is never lacking stories of personal and public interest jostling for audience attention. However, one that caught the attention of this writer is a brewing fiasco in the Federal Character Commission FCC, as an agency meant to foster equity and togetherness, faces accusations and […]
It’s slap on face of Nigerians, says PDP Sound, fury signifying nothing, SMBLF insists Police to charge 30 Broadcast rekindles hope, APC affirms Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday described President Muhammadu Buhari’s independence anniversary speech as a huge slap on the sensibilities of Nigerians. This was contained in a statement by National Publicity […]
INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTIETH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2020. Fellow Nigerians I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary. As President, I wish to […]
A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega; and a former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, have called the attention of President Buhari that Nigerians are facing “double suffering” due to insecurity and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. READ ALSO: Failed state: Nigeria’s situation is beyond… They therefore […]
Former Deputy National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has stated that the present administration of President Buhari has a military structure. Bode George was reacting to the recent hike in fuel price and electricity tariff during a courtesy visit by the PDP aspirants in the Lagos East Senatorial district and Kosofe 2 […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of retired Col. Milland Dixion Dikio as Interim Administrator (Amnesty Programme) with effect from Aug. 21, 2020, Daily Times gathered. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. He said the appointment followed […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the commencement of a nationwide mass-metering programme as part of efforts to put an end to estimated and arbitrary billing for electricity. Prof. James Momoh, Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, said the president’s directive was in response to yearnings of Nigerians. READ […]
President Buhari has told Nigerians that his regime will spend more on infrastructure across the country. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina made this known in a statement on Thursday. READ ALSO: More developmental projects coming to Niger Delta… Adeshina also revealed that the President made the pledge in Abuja at the […]
President Buhari has given the Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up to investigate the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, an ultimatum to submit its report latest next week going by the terms of reference. DailyTimes reports that the document titled, ‘Instrument Constituting a Judicial Commission of Inquiry for […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has lashed PDP over its call that he should dissociate from Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, questioning the party’s moral ground to make the call. In a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, President Buhari asked the PDP to clear moral cobwebs in its camp first before questioning the integrity of the APC candidate […]
President Muhmmadu Buhari has assured that his administration will ensure that all corrupt cases in the past and present will be uncovered and probed. Buhari said this in a statement on Friday, July 31, signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. Speaking after the private Eid prayers held with […]
Mamman Daura, who is said to be one of the influential figure in the government of President Muhammadu Buhari has cleared the air on his relationship with the President. Mamman said he is the President’s older nephew. He noted that he doesn’t have influence on the President as most reports have alleged, adding that he […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Mali for a one-day peace mission visit. Buhari’s arrival was confirmed in a tweet by his personal assistant on new media, Mr Bashir Ahmad. The visit is aimed at finding a political solution to the crisis in the country. Daily Times reports that in a statement by the Special Adviser […]
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has vehemently disagreed with Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina that the President has nothing against the people of Biafra. Kanu described such a statement as “a complete falsehood,” adding that “it can only deceive the gullible […]
The people of Chibok under the umbrella of Kibaku Area Development Association have accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration of abandoning and forgetting its project on the rescue of the remaining 112 abducted Chibok girls since the return of the rescued 82 girls on May 7, 2017. In a statement signed by its Director of […]
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