Politics

PMB Tasks Governors on Intelligence Gathering

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President Muhammadu Buhari has charged Nigeria Governors to work more with traditional rulers and community members to improve local intelligence gathering that will aid the work of security agencies. He gave the directive during a meeting with the 36 governours of the federation at the Continue Reading

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JUST IN: Buhari Reacts to Fresh #EndSARS Protest

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said his administration will deal decisively with “any act of hooliganism hiding behind peaceful protests.” He said although his government believed in the rights of citizens to embark on peaceful protests, such must be done responsibly. Buhari stated these while virtually declaring open the Chief of Army Staff’s Annual Conference […]Continue Reading

Religion

Cleric Advices Christians to Awaken Their Political Consciousness

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Restructuring Nigeria, as well as the need for christians to develope more interest in business, security and politics in order to drive rapid national development formed the bases of Ibadan Varsity Christian Union Alumni Association conference, reunion 2020 held at the chapel of resurrection University of ibadan. Radio Nigeria was at the venue of the […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Tackling The Rising Cost Of Food

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In a recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics on food security and analysis about nine million Nigerians are expected to be in hunger crisis between November and December this year as a result of the high cost of food in the country. Also, Nigeria’s food inflation rose by one hundred and ten percent […]Continue Reading

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Handling The Menace Of Ghost Workers In Public Service

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Ghost workers are individuals who receive salary from an organization without showing up for work or who may not exist but their salaries are appropriated by someone else.  Federal, state and local governments in the country pay hundreds of millions of naira monthly to thousands of non-existent workers captured in their respective payrolls, thereby draining […]Continue Reading

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Inclusion Of Persons With Disabilities In Electoral Process

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Political rights such as the right to vote and be voted for and stand for elections are fundamental human rights. Political participation is deep-rooted in the universal declaration of human rights and the international covenant on civil and political rights, which emphasises the right of every person to equal participation in public affairs, the right […]Continue Reading

Politics

President Buhari Congratulates Biden

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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Vice President Joe Biden on his election as new President of the United States “at a time of uncertainty and fear in world affairs.” The Nigerian leader said “your election is a significant reminder that democracy is the best form of government because it offers the people the opportunity […]Continue Reading

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President Buhari Meets Monarchs in Aso Rock

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President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with some selected traditional rulers from across the country, led by Sultan of Sokoto III, Alhaji Abubakar Sa’ad. The meeting is taking place at the council chambers of the presidential villa, Abuja. Also in attendance are royal fathers delegation, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Emir of […]Continue Reading

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Nigeria’s unity won at great cost – President Buhari

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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT BUHARI URGES NIGERIANS TO DESIST FROM DIVISIVE ACTIONS, SAYS COUNTRY’S UNITY WON AT GREAT COST President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja appealed to Nigerians to desist from actions and comments that could jeopardise the unity and progress of the nation. Launching the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) Emblem […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Buhari, Tinubu, Abiodun, Eulogise Awo’s Eldest Daughter

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Tributes have been pouring in over the death of former Premier of the Western Region, late Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s eldest daughter, Mrs Omotola Oyediran. President Muhammadu Buhari in a condolence message to the Awolowo family described the exit of Mrs Oyediran as sad. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and […]Continue Reading

Economy

Full Speech: 2021 Budget delivered by President Muhammadu Buhari at a Joint Session of the National Assembly

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It is with pleasure that I present the 2021 Federal Budget Proposals to this Joint Session of the National Assembly. Distinguished and Honourable Leaders, and Members of the National Assembly, at this juncture, I wish to commend your tremendous efforts in approving the revision of the 2020 – 2022 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy […]Continue Reading

Education

President Buhari Approves Special Salary for Teachers

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a special salary scale for teachers in basic and Secondary schools, including provisions for rural posting allowance, science teachers allowance and peculiar allowance. President Buhari also approved a special teacher pension scheme which extend Teacher’s retirement age to 65 years and teaching service years to 40 He stated Continue Reading

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President Buhari Departs for Niger Republic

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President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja on Monday for Niamey, Niger Republic to participate in the 57th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. Presidential aide, Femi Adesina, said in a statement that the one-day summit will deliberate on the Special Report on coronavirus to be presented by President Buhari who […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

National Commission For Persons With Disability Set To Take-Off – Sadiya Umar Farouq

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Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has announced the take off the National Disability Commission following the approval of the appointment of the Executive Members of the Commission by Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Monday 24th of August 2020. In a statement by Special Adviser, Strategic Continue Reading

Economy

Mixed Reactions Trail CAMA Bill

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Mixed reactions have trailed the Companies and Allied Matters, CAMA Bill recently signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari.  Our Correspondent, Lillian Ibomor who spoke with some stakeholders files in detail.Continue Reading

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Reviving the National Theatre through CBN Intervention Programme

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President Muhammadu Buhari has formally handed over the National Theatre Complex, Iganmu Lagos, to the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and the bankers committee for restoration and redevelopment. According to the governor of CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the scope of the intended project, which will be completed within eighteen months, is capable of generating over […]Continue Reading

Economy

We remain committed to lifting Nigerians out of poverty – Minister

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The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs Disaster Management and Social Development says registration of Batch C of N-Power has closed on Sunday 9th of August, 2020.  This is contained in a statement by the Senior Adviser, Strategic Communication of the Ministry, Halima Oyelade. The statement notes that the registration which commenced on the 26th of June […]Continue Reading

Security

Combating Insecurity: PMB Tasks Armed Forces to Implement Comprehensive Security Measures

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President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged Heads of Security  and Defence  Services to be resolute in promoting  National  aspirations  to end insecurity in the Country.  President Buhari gave the charge in a message  to the graduation ceremony of the National Defence College Course 28 held in the College premises, Abuja. The President who was Special Guest […]Continue Reading

Security

President Buhari Presides over Security Council Meeting

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President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over Security Council meeting at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.  In attendance at the meeting are the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, and the National Security Continue Reading

Religion

President Buhari to Mark Eid Prayers at Home

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President Muhammadu Buhari will observe the Eid El-Kabir prayers with his family at home, just as he did during the Eid El-Fitr a little over two months ago. This, in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the resident on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, is in line with advisories from the Nigerian […]Continue Reading

Politics

Buhari Presides Over Virtual FEC Meeting

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President Muhammadu Buhari is at present presiding over the weekly Federal Executive Council Meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Before the commencement of the meeting, a minute silence was observed in honour of late Samaila Isa Funtua, a Minister of Water Resources during the tenure of former Head of State, Alhaji Shehu Shagari. Present with the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

President Buhari Mourns Close Ally Isa Funtua

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President Muhammadu Buhari received with deep sadness on Monday evening information on the passing of his longtime friend and associate, Malam Isma’ila Isa Funtua, who was Life Patron of International Press Institute and Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN). In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

President Buhari Wishes Onyeama Quick Recovery

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President Muhammadu Buhari wishes Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, quick recovery as he goes into isolation after testing positive to Covid-19 on Sunday. In a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu said President Buhari described the minister as a strong pillar of his […]Continue Reading

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Imperative of Schools’ Compliance with Covid-19 Protocols on Resumption

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As schools resume for another academic session, it is important for them to put in place necessary safety measures as stipulated by the Federal Ministry of Education. The federal government last week approved what it called “Safe reopening of schools nationwide” as part of the next phase of the gradual easing of lockdown ordered to […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ajimobi: Buhari Condoles With People of Oyo State

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President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with government and people of Oyo State over the passing of a former governor, Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi, whose contributions to the development of the state, and nation, will always be remembered. In a statement signed by the special adviser to the president on media and publicity Femi Adesina said the President […]Continue Reading