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Remain Resolute in Tackling Insecurity, PMB Urges Security Agencies
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the military and other security agencies to be steadfast in addressing insecurity. President Buhari spoke at a regimental banquet in his honour on Tuesday night in Abuja. While praising the military’s accomplishments in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and oil theft, Buhari stated that the armed forces must not rest…
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2nd Niger Bridge Named after Buhari
The one point six kilometer 2nd Niger Bridge, now known as the President Mohammadu Buhari Bridge linking Delta State and Anambra State has been inaugurated. Earlier, Governors in the South-East have agreed to name the Second Niger Bridge after the President Muhammadu Buhari The Special Assistant to the President on Digital Communications, Bashir Ahmad, confirmed the…
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We improved facilities in tertiary institutions – PMB
By Kayode Joseph President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration has done well in the provision of modern facilities and infrastructure to tertiary institutions across the country through Tertiary Education Trust Fund,TETFund The president who spoke while commissioning some (TETFund) sponsored projects at the Federal University of Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State hoped that the projects would…
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May 29: Buhari Moves out of Official Residence
With 17 days to the end of his regime, the President Muhammadu Buhari has moved out of his official residence inside the Aso Rock Presidential Villa to the Glass House, a temporary structure that has served as the abode of outgoing presidents since 1991. The move is to allow for maintenance works on the residence…
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Governors Submit New Revenue Sharing Formula
The NGF, says it has submitted a new revenue formula to the Revenue Mobilization and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, to enhance the financial capacity of the states. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Waziri Tambuwal stated this at the end of its monthly meeting in Abuja. Tambuwal said the Governors…
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PMB Swears in Six New Permanent Secretaries
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in six new permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. The swearing-in, which took place from 10:05 – 10:30 am on Wednesday, came shortly before the commencement of this week’s Federal Executive Council meeting. The appointees and their states of origin…
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Thank you for tolerating me; Buhari to Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, thanked Nigerians for tolerating him for the past eight years he has been on the saddle. President Buhari expressed his appreciation while Speaking when residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, paid him Sallah homage, he apologized to those he may have hurt in the course of doing his…
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Buhari Signs 1999 Constitution Amendment Bills
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed 16 out of the 35 bills seeking to amend various parts of the 1999 Constitution, which were passed by the National Assembly and concurred with by the required number of State Houses of Assembly. The Constitution amendment bills included those seeking to devolve powers from the Federal Government to the…
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PMB Assures Nigerians on Credibility of 2023 Polls
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to vote for their candidates of choice in the February 25 and March 11 elections, assuring them that “Your vote shall count”. This was as he assured the electorate that adequate security has been provided to ensure a hitch-free exercise. Buhari said this in a national broadcast from the…
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Nigerians Heave Sigh of Relieve over Naira Deadline Extension
By Titilayo Kupoliyi Nigerians have expressed satisfaction and relief at the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to extend the validity of the N200 old notes as legal tender in the country. President Buhari extended the validity of the old N200 notes till April 10, 2023. The president announced this in a national broadcast on Thursday…
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Buhari Flags off AMEDI to Create Employment
President Muhammadu Buhari has flagged off operations of the Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI) Lafia, as part of efforts to make Nigeria West Africa’s hub for the development of agro-allied industries, machines and technologies. The president commended the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Prof.…
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Bandits who killed NSCDC officers must pay the price- Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed anguish over the ambush and killing of 7 personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, by bandits in Kaduna State, while on official duty. In a statement, the President describes the loss of the NSCDC personnel as a terrible event and salutes the courage of the men…
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Buhari Appoints Sani Man Yahaya as Rector Ede Polytechnic
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Sani Man Yahaya as the new Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun state. The appointment of Dr Yahaya was contained in a letter signed by the Minister of Education, Alhaji Adamu Adamu, which was made available to newsmen in Bida on Thursday. The appointment which took effect on November 21,…
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Buhari Reaffirms 30 Gigawatts Energy Target
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated the determination of the Nigerian Government towards achieving the vision of 30 Gigawatts of energy by the year 2030. The President said this in Washington during the discussion panel on Just Energy Transition at the ongoing US-Africa Leaders Summit. President Buhari said as part of the National Renewable Energy and…
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Buhari Reaffirms Commitment to Democracy, Good Governance
President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed the commitment of Nigeria to work with Guinea Bissau and other countries towards sustaining and strengthening democracy and good governance in the sub-region and the larger African continent. President Buhari gave the assurance during a one-day state visit to Guinea Bissau, where he gave words of encouragement to the people…
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Delta 2022: Shun anti-social behaviours – President Buhari
President Muhamadu Buhari has called on all athletes to compete fairly and shun all forms of anti-social behaviour. He stated this at the opening ceremony of the 21st National Sports Festival, NSF, Delta 2022 held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Represented by the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, President Buhari…
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Buhari, NWC, Govs, Gather for APC Presidential Campaign Council Inauguration
… As Tinubu unveils Action Plan President Muhammadu Buhari will lead Governors, National Working Committee members and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress to the inauguration of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the party on Friday afternoon at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja. At the event which signals the formal launch…
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Second Niger Bridge at completion stage – Fashola
Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has confirmed that the construction of the 2nd Niger Bridge has now reached its completion stage. Fashola stated this at an ongoing press briefing to present President Muhammadu Buhari’s scorecard in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Fashola, the bridge would soon be released to the public for use.…
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President Buhari Off to Chad for Deby Itno’s investiture
President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to attend today’s investiture ceremony of Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno as President of the Transitional Team in the Republic of Chad for two years. The ceremony, which will hold at the capital, N’Djamena, will further accentuate negotiations on a peaceful and harmonious return to the democratic process in the country,…
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2023: Buhari Presents 19.7trn Budget to NASS Friday
President Muhammadu Buhari will present the N19.76 trillion 2023 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly, on Friday, October 7, 2022. This was contained in a letter written by the President, which was addressed to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and read at the commencement of plenary on Tuesday. According to the letter,…
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77th UNGA: Buhari Set For New York on Sunday
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja, Sunday, September 18, for New York, United States to attend the annual meeting of world leaders, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA77). The theme for the 77th session which opened on Tuesday, September 13 is: “A Watershed Moment: Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges.” President Buhari will take his turn…
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Speed up justice delivery in your states – Aregbesola
Minister of Interior, Alhaji Rauf Aregbesola has appealed to state governments to speed up the justice delivery system in their various states. The minister made the appeal in Abuja at the news briefing on the successes recorded by security agencies in the fight against insecurity. Alhaji Aregbesola said the major challenge faced by the Nigerian…
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PMB, Tinubu, Others Felicitate Shettima @ 56
President Muhammadu Buhari, APC presidential flag bearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, House of Representatives, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and Deputy Speaker Ahmed Idris Wase and other leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have poured encomiums on former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima on his 56th birthday. Tinubu, in a statement…
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New NPC DG Assumes Duty
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Ojogun Tellson Osifo as the Director General of the National Population Commission, NPC. A letter signed by the Secretary to Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha says his appointment takes effect from 4 August, 2022. Until his appointment, Mr Ojogun Tellsson Osifo was data analyst with…
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Buhari Meets Families of Train Abductees, Explains Jettisoning of Force
President Muhammadu Buhari has explained why his administration decided not to use maximum force to free the victims of the Kaduna-bound train abducted by terrorists about five months ago, saying the military jettisoned the use of lethal force so that innocent souls would not be killed.He, however, gave an assurance that the remaining 31…
