They could not even wait for Ortom to leave office before unleashing chaos. Moments after the governor-elect of Benue was led by his godfather, Senator George Akume to visit President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa in Abuja a few days ago, Fulani Herdsmen re-launched a viciously orchestrated attack...
PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday joined other worshippers at the State House Mosque to witness the early closure of the 2023 Ramadan daily Qur’anic recitation (Tafsir). The 2023 session was brought to an early closure because the Imam of the State House Mosque had to go on pilgrimage to...
I join Christians in Nigeria and around the world to celebrate Easter, which commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, signposting his victory over death. At the heart of Easter, is the triumph of light over darkness. It is a season that reminds us that the Almighty can...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked Hajiya Saratu Umar as the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), with immediate effect. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, confirmed this development in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. In a directive to the Minister of Industry,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the 2023 elections have proved the growing strength of our democracy and more especially, the sophistication of the Nigerian voter when it comes to the choice of the leaders. Speaking when he received the newly-installed Emir of Dutse,...
In recent times, the media has been awash with news about the huge debt burden that the incoming government would inherit from the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. This started after Buhari signed the 2023 budget of 21.83 trillion Naira into law in December, 2022, and said the country could...
President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the Benue State Governor-elect, Hyacinth Alia, at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking to State House correspondents after the closed door meeting with the president, Alia frowned at the condition of the Benue State civil service. According to him, the state’s civil...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the family of Audu Bako, the late Military Governor of the old Kano State, the government and people of Kano and Jigawa in mourning the demise of Hajiya Ladi Bako. The pioneer first lady died at the age of...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Her Excellency Catriona Wendy Laing, says she’s fascinated by Nigeria, particularly the music, dance, culture, and she’s had “a fabulous time here.” She spoke Wednesday during a farewell visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at State House, Abuja, after...
The Council of Elders, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has resolved to petition Pres. Muhammadu Buhari over the Igbo profiling in Lagos State since commencement of the 2023 general elections. The group also said they would send protest letter to the National Assembly and other relevant agencies to express their feelings...
Assures tech-savvy young Nigerians of funds, tax breaks By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship with the mandate to guide the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) 2022. Speaking at the inauguration of the 14-member Council...
The Federal Government says it has completed the Loko-Oweto Bridge and the 2nd Niger Bridge and both would be commissioned and handed over before the in-coming administration by May 29. The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, said this during the inspection of the completed Loko-oweto road...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Executive Vice Chairman, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Prof. Mohammed Haruna, to vacate his office immediately. This is contained in a statement issued the office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Tuesday...
Sen. Osita Izunaso (APC-Imo-West) met with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Tuesday to intimate the president with his interest in the seat of the Senate President. He told newsmen after the meeting that there was the need to zone the Senate Presidency to the Southeast geopolitical zone. Izunaso...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Governor of Edo, Adams Oshiomhole, who clocked 71 on April 4, 2023. The president, in a congratulatory message by his Spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina on Tuesday, highlighted the boldness of the political leader in advocating reforms and standing...
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Senate to consider and approve the Nigerian Data Protection Bill sent to it by the Executive. The president’s request is contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Alhaji Ahmad Lawan, and read at plenary on Tuesday. “Pursuant to Section 58, sub...
A Family Court in Iyaganku , Ibadan, on Tuesday ordered that a 50-year-old man, Isaac Fagbohun, in Abolongo Correctional facility for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl in his neighbourhood. The police charged Fagbohun with defilement. Chief Magistrate P. O. Adetuyibi did not take the plea of Fagbohun for want...
It is no longer news that some of the first-term governors-elect will face many months of unpaid workers’ salaries and mounting pension liabilities, as well as agitation for the implementation of the nationally agreed minimum wage, rising inflation, escalating prices of goods and services, and dwindling purchasing power. These...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the multi-talented musician, Ebenezer Obey, on his 81stbirthday, celebrating the talented performer for 66 years of impactful global career, with evergreen signature tunes from the 50’s. The president’s congratulatory message is contained In a statement by his Spokesman, Mr...
Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu has suggested to President Muhammadu Buhari to take over the position of the APC”s Board of Trustees (BoT) immediately after handing over to the President-elect on May 29. Kalu made the suggestion, in the course of the week, after a closed...