“Which contract did they deny me of? Do they know how many widows and children I’m taking care of?” Catholic Priest and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Fr Ejike Mbaka, has spoken on the allegations leveled against him by the presidency that he sought for contracts in return for working for the victory of … Read more
“What Garba Shehu ought to know is that Governor Ortom has no personal grudge against the President” The Benue state government has described as reckless recent statement credited to Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, concerning the comments of Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, on insecurity. Following a series of killings in the state, Samuel Ortom, governor … Read more
Ortom had on Tuesday accused President Buhari of working for the Fulani ethnic stock to take over Nigeria in a reaction to the recent killing of residents allegedly perpetrated by herdsmen The presidency has reacted to accusations levelled against President Muhammadu Buhari by the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom over the insecurity in the country. … Read more
The Presidency had declared that it was in support of Pantami and all Nigerians to ensure they receive fair treatment, fair prices, and fair protection in ICT services Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has slammed critics of the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, … Read more
“So, this thing about secession is they had used it in the past. You cry secession and breakup Nigeria and then you intimidate the sitting leader and then he opens the vault and he brings money to settle people” – Garba Shehu The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has challenged the presidency to publish … Read more
It’s unacceptable to use Ooni’s name to gain public support  The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi has has described as ‘unacceptable’ claims that he had honoured former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, with a traditional title. Ekohotblog reports that Garba had, in a post on his twitter page, announced that the monarch would … Read more
…those calling for secession and a national conference are unelectable people who do not care for the nation’s democracy The Presidency on Tuesday criticised calls for secession noting that President Muhammadu Buhari will not be coerced. Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, while addressing journalists during a media parley at the headquarters of the All Progressives Congress … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents had on April 14, 2014 stormed the school facilities and forcefully took over 276 schoolgirls The Presidency on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to securing the release of the missing students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, saying rescue efforts is a work in progress. Presidential Spokesman, … Read more
The announcement follows the appearance of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Ibrahim Attahiru, before a committee of lawmakers at the House of Representatives on Monday Nigeria is expected to receive six of the 12 Super Tucanos ordered from the United States in mid-July, the presidency said on Tuesday. Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, disclosed that … Read more
“If a religious leader is afraid to say what is right, what else can his silence mean but that he has taken flight?’ – Kukah Matthew Kukah, Catholic bishop of Sokoto Diocese, on Easter Sunday released a trenchant and dispassionate message that took a comprehensive look at the state of the nation, especially as its … Read more
Bishop Kukah had in his Easter message faulted the federal government’s handling of the nation’s insecurity challenges The Nigerian presidency has lashed out at the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, describing his Sunday’s criticism of the Muhammadu Buhari administration as ungodly. In a reaction to the bishop’s comment, presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said, “All … Read more
The President’s image maker reiterates his principal’s commitment to securing and preserving the unity of the country despite its insecurity challenges and resultant secessionist calls. The presidency, on Friday, accused members of the opposition of exploiting the country’s security challenges in spite of the government’s efforts to tackle issues facing the nation. Presidential spokesman, Garba … Read more
The Presidency has on Sunday debunked the widely-circulated fire outbreak inside the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Presidency said the fire that broke out happened “between the outer wire fence and walls surrounding the Villa.” The Presidency has on Sunday debunked the widely-circulated fire outbreak inside the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Presidency denied the … Read more
Nigeria commenced the vaccination of its citizens against COVID-19, beginning with healthcare workers on Friday Cyprian Ngong, a medical doctor, became the first person to receive a jab of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines The presidency has released a statement saying there has been no side-effects on President Muhammadu Buhari after he was vaccinated Saturday. President Buhari … Read more
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, says President Muhammadu Buhari is not a “showman” but he rather believes actions speak louder than voice. Shehu spoke on Monday while featuring on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ programme, as gathered by Eko Hot Blog He said, “When Femi Adesina or myself speaks … Read more
… the President is fully aware of the country’s security situation and is working to ensure the safety of lives and properties The Presidency on Monday said “thousands of” criminal herders are being tried and convicted across the country for illegal activities. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu said … Read more
The ex-Service Chiefs are awaiting confirmation by the Senate as non-career ambassadors The Presidency on Saturday said the Peoples Democratic Party was grasping at straws over its criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment of the ex-Service Chiefs as ambassadors. The President had, on January 4, forwarded the names of the service chiefs – who resigned … Read more
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Presidency has said the appointment of service chiefs is not by ethnicity but by their ability to secure lives and property in the country. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this on Monday while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. This came as a reaction to calls … Read more
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Corruption: PDP Derides Buhari, APC Over TI Report Nigeria Ranks Third On 2020 Global Terrorism Index The Presidency has reacted to a Corruption Perception Index report published by Transparency International (TI) which placed Nigeria 149 out of the 180 countries surveyed. Eko Hot Blog had reported that the TI data suggested … Read more