In a series of apparently syndicated editorials, this country’s newspapers – the Daily Trust and ThisDay – have attempted to lay the blame of the dire security situation in Benue State entirely at the feet of the outgoing president. As for the man who has actually presided over Benue...
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President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after eight-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he also performed the Umrah (Lesser Hajj). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian leader departed Saudi Arabia via King Abdulaziz International Airport Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday....
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – As part of his ongoing official engagements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, President Muhammadu Buhari hosted religious and traditional leaders from across the six geopolitical zones of the country at an Iftar dinner (breaking of fast). At the end of the event, President...
The Federal High Court, Abuja has declared the sack of Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume as Non-Executive Chairman of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as illegal and unlawful. Delivering judgment in the matter on Tuesday, Justice Inyang Ekwo said that his removal was unconstitutional and as such the court...
The Federal Government says the incoming administration in the country will have no difficulty administering the energy sector and positively guiding its future, based on the achievements of the current administration. President Muhammadu Buhari said this on Monday at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, while declaring open the Nigeria...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to Bob-Manuel Obidimma Udoku on his 60th birthday, April 18, 2023, rejoicing with the entertainment industry, particularly Nollywood, where the notable actor has held sway for many years, featuring in more than 200 movies. The president’s congratulatory message...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari says the ongoing fight, which erupted in the Sudanese capital between the military and powerful para-military, Rapid Support Forces, RSF, is unwelcome. Malam Garba Shehu, the president’s spokesman in a statement, said Buhari stated this when the Transitional President of Chad,...
President Muhammadu Buhari, in the course of the week, embarked on official and spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia to thank Almighty Allah as he prepares to handover mantle of leadership to President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, on May 29. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Buhari departed...
Muhammadu Buhari on the fifth day of the official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, shared a warm moment with Governors of Borno and Yobe, Prof. Babagana Zulum and Mai Mala Buni as well as Katsina State Governor-elect, Dikko Radda. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare his assets as his administration gradually winds down on May 29. SERAP in a statement on Sunday, urged President Buhari to encourage his Vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and other top...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday performed the Umrah rituals, amid tight security, upon his arrival at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. President Buhari along side members of his entourage were led by a delegation from the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over Federal Executive Council(FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as President Muhammadu Buhari is away on official visit to Saudi Arabia. While in Saudi Arabia, Buhari will perform Umrah, the Lesser Pilgrimage. Before the council meeting commenced, Boss Mustapha, Secretary to...
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Madinah, Saudi Arabia to commence eight-day official visit to the Middle East country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Presidential aircraft conveying the Nigerian leader and some of his aides departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja at 9:10 a.m, on...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday greeted leading businessman and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, as he marks his 66th birthday, wishing him a long, healthy life and a joyful year ahead. The president’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued by his spokesman, Malam Garba...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to Saudi Arabia on official visit from April 11 to 19. It will be Buhari’s last trip to the Kingdom as President, according to a statement issued by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Monday. He said during the...
The latest disbursement of N320.3 billion as intervention funds for public tertiary institutions is yet another evidence of President Muhammadu Buhari’s desire to improve higher education in the country. The BUHARI Media Organisation (BMO) said in a statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary Cassidy Madueke that...
President Muhammadu Buhari, in the course of the week, condemned the use of terrorism as a tool in inter communal conflicts, urging that the attackers of innocent citizens in Benue must be found and dealt with swiftly under the law. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the...
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari, former military President, General Ibrahim Babangida and President-elect, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have joined the growing list of national and international leaders that have been mourning one-time Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Prince Bola Ajibola, who has passed on at 89. Ajibola,...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) have filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari over the N5 million fine on Channels Television. In the suit, they are asking the court to “declare arbitrary, illegal and unconstitutional the N5m fine imposed...
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the recent bout of killings in Benue, in which tens of people were killed in Umogidi community, Entekpa-Adoka in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu on Saturday in Abuja, the President urged that all...