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Global Initiative on Debt Relief: President Buhari Confers with Pakistani Prime Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari and the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, His Excellency, Mr Imran Khan, Thursday afternoon had a phone conversation on the Global Initiative on Debt Relief canvassed by leaders of the Non-Aligned Movement Contact Group. During an online summit held on Monday, leaders of the 120-nation organization, the largest after the […]
President Buhari Reconstitutes NNPC Board
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), after the expiration of the term of the board members appointed in 2016. Members of the new Board are: Mohammed Lawal (North West), Tajudeen Umar (North East), Adamu Mahmood Attah (North Central), Senator Magnus Abe (South South), Dr […]
President Buhari Mourns UNIPORT Students, Directs More Intense Police Action
President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with the families of three University of Port Harcourt students reportedly murdered by their kidnappers and their bodies buried in a shallow grave in April. The President also extends condolences to the university authorities and the Rivers State Government over the unfortunate incident. Describing the tragic occurrence as “sad and heinous,” […]
Nigeria and Nigerians will Come out of COVID-19 Pandemic Stronger- VP Osinbajo
*VP adds: How we must change the narrative “We will get through this much stronger economically and much stronger as a people because of our resilience. There are a lot of challenges but they offer significant opportunities for us to turn things around.” Those were the words of assurance from Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, […]
President Buhari Commends, Charges Media on World Press Freedom Day
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, celebrated every May 3, President Muhammadu Buhari reiterates the commendation he extended to the Nigerian media in his last two broadcasts to the country, applauding the good work they have done, and are still doing, as the nation confronts the unseen enemy called COVID-19. “We cannot overemphasize […]
President Buhari Mourns Preacher Par Excellence, Halima Abdulsalam
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of a renowned Islamic scholar, Malama Halima Shittu Abdulsalm, wife of an equally famous scholar and preacher, Sheikh Abdulwahab Abdallah Muhammad. Mallama Halima, who died in Kano, had contributed immensely to creating religious awareness within and outside the country. In a condolence message to Sheikh Abdulwahab, President […]
President Buhari Salutes Nigerian Workers on May Day, 2020
On the occasion of May Day, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Nigerian workers in a message below read on his behalf by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, during a virtual meeting with Labour leaders via ZOOM, in consonance with the social distancing policy. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the […]
COVID-19: Support for Informal Sector a Priority, Says VP Osinbajo
* How Nigeria is responding to pandemic Though Nigeria’s massive population constitute a challenge in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic, the advantage of being able to manage the issues in smaller measure through the states and so develop best practices has enabled authorities to reassess responses across sub-nationals and adjust where necessary. Equally, providing […]
Rattawu, Lee Engineering, Royal Father Condole with President Buhari on Departed Chief of Staff
The Radio, Television, Theatre Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU) has condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari on the passage of his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari. In a letter dated April 27, 2020, signed by its General Secretary, Comrade A. Akpausoh, RATTAWU said while the occurrence is quite sad, it is consoled by the […]
President Buhari, Trump in Phone Conversation
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday afternoon received a telephone call from American President, Donald Trump, during which the two leaders commiserated with each other on fatalities in their countries, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. They also shared ideas on how to successfully combat the health emergency. President Buhari expressed condolences to the government and people of […]
President Buhari’s Address on the Cumulative Lockdown Order of Lagos, Ogun and FCT on COVID-19 Pandemic
Fellow Nigerians I will start by commending you all for the resilience and patriotism that you have shown in our collective fight against the biggest health challenge of our generation. As at yesterday, 26th April 2020, some 3 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded globally with about 900,000 recoveries. Unfortunately, some 200,000 people […]
President Buhari’s Address on the Extension of COVID- 19 Pandemic Lockdown.
Fellow Nigerians In my address on Sunday, 29th March, 2020, I asked the residents of Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Federal Capital Territory to stay at home for an initial period of fourteen days starting from Monday, 30th March 2020. Many State Governments also introduced similar restrictions. As your democratically elected leaders, […]