Alleged Persecution Of Christians: Presidency Debunks Bishop Kukah’s Claims

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Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Kukah had expressed fears that President Buhari is not handling issues concerning religious crisis the right way The Presidency has responded to recent claims against the Buhari administration by Bishop Matthew Kukah before the US Congress. Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Kukah had expressed the fear … Read more

Buhari Approves Establishment Of Institute In Nasarawa

President Buhari,FG Declares Public Holiday, BREAKING: Buhari Approves 368 Grazing Sites In 25 States

“In fact, I woke up this morning extremely happy because last night I receive the approval from Mr President for the setting up of the Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute right here in Lafia. The establishment of the Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute in the Nasarawa has been approved by President Muhammadu Buhari. … Read more

President Buhari Swears-In Five New Permanent Secretaries

President Buhari Swears-In Five New Permanent Secretaries

the Permanent Secretaries include Ibrahim Yusuf from Katsina State, Olusesan Adebiyi (Ekiti), Maryanne Onwudiwe (Enugu), Marcus Ogunbiyi (Lagos), and Ibrahim Abubakar Kana from Nasarawa State. President Muhammadu Buhari has on Wednesday swore in five new Permanent Secretaries at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The swearing-in took place shortly before the commencement of the meeting of the … Read more

I Wonder Why Nigerians Accept Me Even Though I’m Not Rich- Buhari

FG, FG Declares Public Holiday, COVID-19 third wave, BREAKING: FG Declares Tuesday, Wednesday As Public Holiday, I Wonder Why Nigerians Accept Me Even Though I’m Not Rich- Buhari

“They just wanted to see who this Buhari was. People wonder why Nigerians accept me, despite not being rich. I wonder, too. I felt I just have to serve Nigeria and Nigerians to the best of my ability. President Muhammadu Buhari has said he wonders why Nigerians accepted him despite not being rich. Buhari said … Read more

Buhari Demands ‘Crushing Response’ Against Bandits

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Bandits have continued to terrorise Kaduna state, launching several attacks, including the abduction of 121 students of Bethel Baptist Secondary school in Chikun local government area on Monday. President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday demanded a crushing response against bandits after repeated killings in Zamfara and Kaduna states. This was made known in a statement signed … Read more

Insecurity: We Can’t Afford To Disappoint Nigerians – Buhari

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Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram Terrorists had on Wednesday stormed Dabna, a farming community… President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday reiterated his administration’s resolve in tackle the numerous security challenges in the country, noting that the Federal Government cannot afford to disappoint Nigerians. Buhari through his media aide, Garba Shehu, condemned the killing of 24 … Read more

Magu: Buhari Not Responsible For PSC’s Decision – Garba Shehu

Why We Have Not Remove Subsidy – FG

President Buhari’s media aide said promotion in the nation’s police structure is determined by the PSC… President Muhammadu Buhari is not responsible for promotion in the Nigeria Police Force, the presidency said on Thursday. Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, stated this shortly after the Police Service Commission (PSC) promoted 24 Commissioners of Police to the rank … Read more

Senate Approves Buhari’s $6.1bn Foreign Loan Request

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President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier in May asked the National Assembly to approve the loan request… The Senate has approved the Federal Government’s request for a $6.1 billion (₦2.343 trillion) loan request. The Senate gave the approval on Wednesday after it considered a report from its Committee on Local and Foreign Debt which it earlier … Read more

Buhari Welcomes Matawalle To APC, Says Party’s Performance Makes It Popular

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The President used the occasion to urge APC Governors and elected lawmakers across the country “to continue to work harder…” President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, on his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying that the ruling party “is becoming more … Read more

Drug Abuse Deadlier Than Insecurity – Buhari

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…Nigeria is the highest user of cannabis globally, a trend which has contributed to the insecurity in the country. President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday suggested that the effects of drug abuse in the country was worse than acts of insecurity and banditry. The President made the comment at the launch of War Against Drug Abuse … Read more

APC Is Back To Life, Says Buhari

Why We Have Not Remove Subsidy – FG

…the President said the fortunes of the party had been brightened by the re-organisation and reconciliation of members across the party… President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been revived, energized, and repositioned for its national convention and future elections while commending the National Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) … Read more

[PHOTOS] Buhari Receives Progress Report Of APC Caretaker Committee

Why We Close Our Secretariat, Mount Security Operatives – APC

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received the Progress Report of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker (Extraordinary National Convention) Committee. The president was handed the report by the committee’s chairman, Governor Mai Mala Buni. Also received by President Buhari today, is Senator Peter Nwaoboshi who defected from the PDP to APC in Delta State. Read … Read more

Why Nigeria Must Continue To Borrow Responsibly – Lawan

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The National Assembly is looking to give legislative approval to the Executive loan request to fund the 2021 Appropriation Act before it embarked on a recess in July. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has explained why it is important for the Nigerian government to continue to borrow responsibly to fund critical projects in the … Read more

Buhari Inaugurates Committee To Lift 100Million Nigerians Out Of Poverty

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Buhari said if India can lift 271million people out of poverty between 2006 and 2016, Nigeria can lift 100million out of poverty in 10 years. President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday, in Abuja commenced the process to lift 100million Nigerians out of poverty. Buhari inaugurated the National Steering Committee (NSC) of the National Poverty Reduction … Read more

#TwitterBan: The Gainers & Losers As Nigeria Gradually Slips Into Repression

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Nigeria’s ban on Twitter immediately cut off an estimated 40 million users. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, had said that social media companies wishing to operate in the country must register as a local entity and be licensed by the federal government. “We are insisting that for you to operate in Nigeria you … Read more

President Buhari Initiating Dialogue With South-East Leaders – Ngige

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This comes barely 48 hours after the South East Governors’ Forum have condemned the activities of secessionist groups in the region and other parts of the country President Muhammadu Buhari has affirmed that dialogue is the way to go to resolve the security situation in the south-east. This is according to the Minister of Labour … Read more

Buhari Hails Jonathan, Says He Is An Astute Mediator

President Buhari,FG Declares Public Holiday, BREAKING: Buhari Approves 368 Grazing Sites In 25 States

The President described Jonathan as an “astute mediator” and congratulated him “for his untiring efforts thus far” President Muhammadu Buhari hailed his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan during his address at the ECOWAS summit in Ghana. The President joined other Heads of State of Government for the mid-year statutory meeting of the regional bloc. The Nigerian leader … Read more

Pressure Mali To Return To Civilian Rule, Buhari Urges ECOWAS Leaders

The statement by the Nigerian leader at the Summit also addressed other pertinent issues of concern in the organisation… President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday called on West African leaders to exert pressure on the military leadership in Mali to ensure that the transition process in the country is not aborted. He made the call in … Read more

Buhari Arrives In Ghana For ECOWAS Summit

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, ECOWAS Special Envoy, and Mediator to Mali is expected to present a report on his latest working visit to the West African country… President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Accra, Ghana participating in the 59th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. The Summit … Read more

I’ll Continue To Work Assiduously For The Good Of Nigerians – Buhari

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He thanked them for braving all challenges, sacrificing time and resources to ensure that the project came to life President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that he will continue to work dedicatedly to achieve the objectives that the administration set out to achieve in 2015. The President said this on Friday at the State House … Read more