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Commonwealth Games: PMB Hails Team Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined millions of other sports-loving Nigerians in celebrating the athletes that represented Nigeria gloriously in the 22nd Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022. The president also watched some of the colourful and spectacular moments in the 11-day competition, with no fewer than 5,000 athletes representing 72 nations and territories, competing in 280 medal…
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Buhari Mourns Former IGP, Tafa Balogun
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with family, friends, and associates mourning the death of former Inspector General of Police, Mustapha Balogun. He also mourned with the Nigeria Police Force, an institution he said Balogun spent the better part of his life serving. Buhari’s condolence message is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser…
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Buhari Attends Liberia’s 175th Independence Anniversary
President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja today (Tuesday) for Monrovia, Liberia, to attend the 175th independence anniversary celebrations of the country. The President, who will be the Special Guest of Honour at the event, joins other world leaders and organisations to rejoice with the people of Liberia at the event with the theme, Fostering Unity, Protecting…
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Buhari Appoints Biu as Acting FRSC Marshal
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the Deputy Corps Marshal, Finance and Accounts, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Biu, as the acting Corps Marshal as Boboye Oyeyemi bowed out of service on July 24. This was contained in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem, on Monday, in Abuja. The…
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Eid Message: I will not rest until I bring relief to Nigerians – PMB
President Muhammadu Buhari has again reassured that his administration would continue to address the current security challenges and costs of living in the country, saying ”I won’t rest until I bring relief to Nigerians.” The President’s media aide, Malam Garba Shehu in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja said the president gave the…
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Buhari Joins Counterparts in Dakar for Africa Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja to participate in the International Development Association, IDA, for Africa Summit in President Muhammadu Buhari, Senegal. An institution of the World Bank Group, IDA, is deepening its support to drive a resilient recovery for countries hit by the global crises of climate and Covid-19. Also in its focus are…
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Senate Confirms 7 Ministerial Nominees
The Senate has confirmed seven persons nominated as ministers by President Muhammadu Buhari Presided over by the Senate President, Ahmed Lawal, the nominees were confirmed on Wednesday following screening by the upper chamber. The development came days after President Buhari appointed the ministers and wrote to the Senate, seeking their confirmation. Four of the newly-confirmed ministers…
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Ariwoola Now Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria
Following the resignation of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, swore in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria. The swearing-in took place at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. Justice Ariwoola, who is the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court was formerly…
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FG Loses Suit on Electoral Law
The Supreme Court has struck out a suit by President Muhammadu Buhari and the Attorney General of the Federation challenging Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act. In a unanimous judgement delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim on Friday, the apex court said allowing the suit would amount to approbating and reprobating at the same time. Justice…
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Nigeria remains committed to a safer global environment – Buhari
The Federal Government says eliminating kerosene lighting by 2030 is part of Nigeria’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution, NDC, towards a safer and healthier global climate. President Muhammadu Buhari made this known during a virtual meeting, hosted by President Joe Biden of the United States, on Major Economies Forum, MEF, on Energy and Climate Change. He…
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Democracy Day: Buhari Addresses Nigerians
Address by his excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, President and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of the federal republic of Nigeria on the occasion of commemoration and celebration of Democracy Day, 12th June, 2022 Fellow Nigerians, today, June the 12th, marks another Democracy Day anniversary and an occasion to celebrate freedom and unity of our Nation. From…
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Buhari Arrives UAE, Meets New President
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to convey his condolences on the passing of President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He is scheduled to present the condolence and congratulatory to the new President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed…
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President Buhari Jets Out
President Muhammadu Buhari has left for Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, to attend a United Nations organized conference on the future of land, regarding desertification, drought, degradation, rights, restoration and implications for national and world economies. The President, who will participate in a Summit of Heads of States and Governments, from May 9th to 10th, 2022, joins…
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Press Freedom Day: FG Reiterates Support for a Free Press
ejoicing with media practitioners on World Press Freedom Day, President Muhammadu Buhari called for unity…
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Victory over terrorists within sight – PMB
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the final victory of the long and difficult war against terrorist groups, falsely masquerading under the name of Islam, is within sight. The President made the declaration in his Sallah felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on the successful completion of the Ramadan Fast. He says…
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Plateau Killings: Perpetrators must not be forgiven – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the brutal terrorist attacks in Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas of Plateau, describing the killings as heinous. In a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Tuesday in Abuja, the president said the perpetrators should not be allowed to escape justice. “They should not be spared or forgiven,”…
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Buhari signs Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers Act
President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to four bills recently passed by the National Assembly. They include the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers in Nigeria Act, 2022 and the Nigeria Law Reform Commission Act, 2022. Others are the National Biotechnology Development Agency Act, 2022 and the Federal Medical Centre, Hong (Establishment) Act, 2022. The Harmonised Retirement…
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FEC Mourns Victims of Train Attack
President Muhammadu Buhari and members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) observed a minute silence on Wednesday in memory of the victims of the terrorist attack on a #AbujaKadunaRail train on Monday. A day after the attack, Buhari convened a meeting with service chiefs and issued an order mandating that they “deal” with anyone found…
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Build up to APC Convention
On Friday, thousands of supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from around the country came in Abuja in preparation for the party’s national convention. 7,584 delegates decide our NWC, according to the APC< on its Twitter handle. Many people were reported to be camping along the roadside in the Three Arms Zone in order…
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Unveiling of Manuals: Buhari Commends Bawa, Urges Other Agencies to Emulate EFCC
President Muhammadu Buhari today Friday March 25, 2022, commended the excellent performance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission under the leadership of Abdulrasheed Bawa in securing 2,220 convictions and recovering over N152billion and $285m in one year. The President who spoke at the unveiling of the EFCC Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, and Manuals, at…
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NBC Gets New Board Members
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Board of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), following the expiration of the tenure of the former Board. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the board has Mr Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa as Chairman. Other…
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Ukraine War: Evacuation Of Nigerians Begins Wednesday
Air Peace and Max Air may begin the evacuation of Nigerians from Ukraine on Wednesday, the Federal Government has announced. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, stated this on Monday during a meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. Onyeama said the evacuation will be done following the approval of…
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Buhari Assents To Electoral Bill
President Muhammadu Buhari has finally signed into law, the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The President assented to the bill at past midday on Friday, at a brief ceremony held at the Council Chamber of the Aso Villa in Abuja. The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, and Speaker of the…
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Buhari Swears In Six New INEC Commissioners
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in six new National Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commisssioners.. The brief swearing-in ceremony, which preceded the weekly virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, took place at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa,Abuja. Present at swearing in of the Commissioners were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Senate President Senator…
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Non-Assent To Electoral Act Bill Could Cause Crisis – PDP
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed disappointment over the non-assent to the electoral act amendment bill by President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the situation as a grave danger to the nation’s democracy. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Debo Ologunagba said the situation could trigger a political crisis in…
