NOVEMBER 22, 2020 Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to cut the cost of governance and implement bold transparency and accountability measures in response to Nigeria’s latest economic recession. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by SERAP’s Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare. “Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) … Read more
Ambassadors President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the international community and investors to take advantage of the country’s diversity in human and natural resources for investment, saying youth development, integration and employment remain priority for his administration. The president stated this when he received the Letters of Credence of the Ambassadors of Belgium, Mauritania, Austria and … Read more
Notable elder statesmen and socio-cultural leaders on Saturday converged, saying Nigeria was long overdue for restructuring while warning the Federal Government that the country was bleeding from bad leadership and poor policies The statesmen added that the government must not take Nigerians for granted, as the security and socioeconomic situations of the country were deteriorating. … Read more
Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has called on the President, Major General Muhammadu (retd.), to take full responsibility for stabilising The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to take full responsibility for stabilising the country and restoring confidence in his ability to lead it away from … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed door with the former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Okonjo-Iweala is running to become the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, Condolence President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the entertainment industry, the Aliu family, and Ekiti government over the loss of popular dramatist, Jimoh Aliu, aged 80. The president, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Tuesday saluted the dedication of the deceased to his craft, which saw … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a special salary scale for teachers across the country. The approval coincided with commemoration of the World Teachers Day on October 5. Read Also: Osinbajo Concerned, Angry Over Activities Of FSARS He also increased the number of years of service from 35 to 40. Buhari stated these … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, Census President Muhammadu Buhari has approved release of N10 billion to the National Population Commission (NPC) for continuation of the Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD) in the remaining 546 Local Government Area of the country. Buhari also approved an additional N4.5 billon to be included in the 2021 Budget for completion of the … Read more
A federal high court in Abuja has struck out a suit challenging the nomination of 21 persons by the National Judicial Council (NJC) for appointment as judges of the federal capital territory. The judgement is consequent upon a suit filed by a group of lawyers challenging the legality The 21 nominees are among the 33 … Read more
President submits list of eight Court of Appeal justices President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted a list of eight Court of Appeal justices to the Senate for confirmation as judges of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. In a letter dated August 31, 2020 and read yesterday by Senate President Ahmad Lawan, the jurists include Justices Lawal … Read more
Godwin Obaseki, met with President Muhammadu Buhari The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, met with President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking with State House correspondents after the meeting, he declared that it would be “immoral” for him to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Read Also: Edo Victory: … Read more
UNGA President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday told the international community that Nigeria was still battling Boko Haram and bandits. Buhari’s message was contained in his pre-recorded address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He urged countries to take a strong action against illicit flow of small arms and light weapons. Read … Read more
September 20, 2020. President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the electoral process in Edo State, which led to the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki as declared by. The President in a statement issued by his media aide, Garba Shehu, congratulated Obaseki and urged him to show grace and humility … Read more
Buhari Appoints Kangiwa As Head of NIHOTOUR President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa as new Chief Executive of the National Institute of Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Ekohotblog reports. NIHOTOUR is a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism According to reports available to our correspondent, Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa is from … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday, redeployed Dr. Ajani, Magdalene Nwanwuche, as the new Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Transportation. Until her redeployment, Dr. Ajani was the Permanent Secretary, Service Policies and Strategies Office, SPSO, Office of the Head of Service of the Federation. Dr. Ajani who hails from Agbor, Delta State, holds Bachelors of … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently attending the second extraordinary summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government over the socio-political situation in Mali. Ekohotblog had on Thursday, August 27, reporter that the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States will on … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked Prof. Charles Dokubo as the Coordinator, Amnesty Programme. This was contained in a statement released by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Thursday, August 27. The statement was titled “President Buhari appoints Col. Dikio (retd.) Interim Amnesty Programme administrator disengages Prof. Dokubo as coordinator.” … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is hosting a virtual Council of State meeting with former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan. Dr Jonathan is the only ex-leader in physical attendance. The meeting, which kicked off at 11:00am, also has Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN); Senate President Ahmad Lawan; Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha and Chief … Read more
Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina has been re-elected as the President of the Africa Development Bank. Adesina was re-elected by the Board of Governors of the Bank at the ongoing AfDB’s virtual annual meeting in Abidjan on Thursday, August 27. President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie confirmed the development while congratulating Adesina on … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari emphasised that he has fulfilled his promise to eradicate polio from Nigeria. Buhari spoke at the formal certification of the Wild Polio Virus eradication in the African region during the virtual session of the 70th World Health Organisation (WHO) regional committee for Africa on Tuesday, August 25. He also expressed optimism that … Read more