President Muhammadu Buhari has warmly felicitated with businessman, publisher and sports enthusiast, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, on his 80th birthday on September 4, 2022. The president in a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina, noted the contributions of the political leader to the social, economic and political development of the …
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Buhari Appoints in-Law As NSPMC MD
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Ahmed Halilu as the Managing Director of Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company, NSPMC Plc. Halilu is said to be an elder brother to the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, and had headed the company in an acting capacity following the resignation of …
Read More »Strike: Buhari Told To Sell 8 Presidential Jets, Pay ASUU
President Muhammadu Buhari has been advised on how to resolve the prolonged strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. Buhari was urged to sell eight jets in his presidential fleet and use the proceeds to meet the demands of ASUU. This suggestion was made by a …
Read More »SERAP Writes Buhari On $23m Abacha Loot, Seeks Details Of Agreement With US
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has written to President Muhammadu Buhari on the recent repatriation of $23 million stolen by the late General Sani Abacha. The United States government last week signed an agreement with the Federal Government to return the money to Nigeria. SERAP urged Buhari, Attorney-General of …
Read More »FG, States Should Show No Mercy To Kidnappers
THE revelation by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), that the Abuja–Kaduna train kidnappers failed to release all their remaining victims as agreed reinforces the argument against paying ransom to, or making deals with criminals. It also highlights the need for the government to adopt an inflexible posture against …
Read More »2023: I Only Know APC Candidates – Buhari Warns Decamped Party members
President Muhammadu Buhari has made it clear he will only campaign for the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections. According to Garba Shehu, presidential spokesperson, Buhari will not recognise former members of the party or politicians who have court cases against APC candidates. This was …
Read More »Buhari Endorses 10-Year Football Development Masterplan
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari says football remains the number one sport in Nigeria and a national asset. According to the president, his administration will resist any attempt to undermine its development. Buhari stated this when he received the 10-year Football Development Masterplan submitted by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, …
Read More »Buhari’s Government To End Underage Drug Abuse
THE Federal Government says it is taking practical steps to address the problem of drug and substance abuse, particularly among vulnerable young people using the instrumentality of its At-Risk-Children Programme, an initiative of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)’s administration, facilitated by the office of the Vice President, Professor …
Read More »Buhari: Indian Training Influenced My Military Success
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday stated that the training he received at the Indian Defence Services College, Wellington, India, in 1973 formed part of his success in the military. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, President Buhari when he hosted …
Read More »Inflation: Why We Can’t Have General Salary Review Now – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday acknowledged the imperative nature of a general salary review for federal civil servants due to rising worldwide inflation, noting however that revenue constraints have become a hindrance to the ability of the government to meet obligations to all sectors. The President, was responding to a request …
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