By Tunde Opalana Members of the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday took a swipe at President Muhammadu Buhari and the executiv for relegating the parliament in the expected symbiotic relationship among arms of government. The Buhari Presidency was accused of having no regard for the National Assembly and virtually all parliamentary resolutions made by both chambers […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Effiong Okon Akwa as interim administrator to oversee the affairs of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Mr. Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, confirmed this development in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. The presidential aide stated that Akwa, who is the acting executive director, finance […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and sadness at the death of Publisher of Leadership Newspapers, Sam Nda-Isaiah, a man he describes as “a friend and ally.” A statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said the President condoled with the media fraternity, the Nda-Isaiah family, friends and […]
The House of Representatives has stated that an official communication will be made to the house over President Muhammadu Buhari’s failure to honour the invitation by members of the House of Representatives. Daily Times recalls that the House had invited Buhari to address them on the security situation. But the president was absent at the […]
By Andrew Orolua & Tunde Opalana Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege and Justice Minister Abubakar Malami have said that President Muhammadu Buhari is not constitutionally bound to honour the invitation of the House of Representatives for the head of the executive arm of government to appear before them today to explain his administration’s efforts to […]
By Amaka Agbu President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja ended a meeting with 36 state governors on the issue of security with a charge to them to work more with traditional rulers and community members to improve local intelligence gathering that will aid the work of security agencies. The President, who listened to presentations by […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday virtually inaugurated the headquarters of the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command and housing scheme for the next-of-kin of fallen officers and soldiers in Abuja. He also inaugurated the cyber warfare operations centre and cyber warfare school located at Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri, Abuja. The inauguration was in commemoration of the […]
By Rotimi Fadeyi Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has agreed to come and address members of the House of Representatives on the security situation in the country. Speaking with State House correspondents on Wednesday after meeting Buhari at the Presidential Villa, the Speaker said a date has already been fixed for […]
Following the recent brutal killing of farmers in Zabamari, Borno State, pressure continues to mount as NEYPA (North East Youths Progressive Alliance) has said that President Muhammadu Buhari should not resign over the worsening level of insecurity in the country. Barrister Husseini Saraki, NEYPA Coordinator, in a press conference on Tuesday night held at the […]
The Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi was attacked by the Igo Aguma-led All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State over his absence at the South-south stakeholders’ meeting with the President Muhammadu Buhari’s delegation. Daily Times gathers On Tuesday the Federal Government held a meeting in the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt. The party said that […]
The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in an article he entitled, ‘Lest we forget: Opportunities for young Nigerians by the Buhari administration,” compiled 16 initiatives of the President for the youths. Daily Times gather The listed initiatives President Muhammadu Buhari has put in place in his 5 years […]
By Rotimi Fadeyi President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said the establishment of modular refineries in the country would make petroleum products available in the country and eliminate importation. The President spoke at the virtual inauguration of the 5,000 barrels per day Waltersmith modular refinery in Ibigwe, Imo State, as well as the Ground-Breaking Ceremony for […]
On Monday President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed that all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to buy only vehicles made or assembled in Nigeria during the 26th Economic summit held in Abuja, represented by the Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, a day after President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated 283 locally assembled vehicles purchased by the Federal Road Safety […]
On Monday 23rd of November 2020, members of the UK Parliament took turns to criticize the government of the President of Nigeria , Muhammadu Buhari for the attack and intimidation of protesters who took part in the #EndSARS demonstrations. They demanded sanctions on government officials and security agents such as visa ban, freezing of assets […]
By Rotimi Fadeyi President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja received the report of the Justice Ayo Salami-led Judicial Commission of Inquiry on the Investigation of the suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu A statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday disclosed at the quarterly meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) that there won’t be a repeat of the #EndSARS protests in the country which resulted in the loss of lives and destruction of properties. Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, told correspondents after the meeting that the President also […]
President Muhammadu Buhari earlier held a meeting on Tuesday with the National Security Council (NSC) at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, which holds quarterly, has some ministers, security chiefs and heads of security and intelligence agencies in attendance. President Muhammadu Buhari in the meeting assured Nigerians that his administration would do […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday appealed to Nigerians yet to feel the impact of his administration and those who feel the government is not doing enough to be patient. The President made the appeal in Ilorin at a town hall meeting with the traditional rulers, youths, students, organised labour, market women and other stakeholders on […]
By Tunde Opalana Defence Minister, Major- General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari was not only in the know but also approved the United States Naval Seal forces hostage rescue operation carried out in Nigeria. He made this clarification to douse insinuations that the rescue of a kidnapped American citizen by […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has threatened to sue the National Assembly and the Northern Governors’ Forum if any social media bill is passed and signed by the President Muhammadu Buhari. SERAP said this in a tweet on Tuesday, November 3, while reacting to a proposal by the northern governors for more social media […]