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Ransom on Chibok/Dapchi Schoolgirls: Again, CAN Misses it – Presidency
We are again constrained to react to unfounded allegations by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) about the payment or non-payment of ransom for the release of the Chibok and Dapchi schoolgirls. Media reports quoted CAN’s Director of Legal and Public Affairs, Kwamkur Samuel to have said inter alia: “Nigerians need to know, if they […]
Nigeria’s Policy Elites Should Speak up on National Unity, Other Issues –Vice President Osinbaj
There is the need for Nigeria’s policy elites to raise their voices loud enough in matters of national concern and public discourse, especially regarding issues of national unity, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. According to Prof. Osinbajo, while politicians will be in office for a time, the policy and intellectual elites would always […]
President Buhari Appoints Daniel Amokachi Nigeria’s Football Ambassador
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed retired Nigerian professional footballer, former Super Eagles player and Assistant Coach, Daniel Amokachi, Nigeria’s Football Ambassador. Amokachi, a member of the 1994 Super Eagles Team that won the African Nations Cup in Tunisia, was also in the Nigerian Olympic Football Team to the 1996 Atlanta Olympics that won the Gold […]
FG doing More to Contain Security Challenges in the Country – Osinbajo
There is an ongoing deliberate and comprehensive consolidation of the security situation in the country including plans to recruit more troops and officers to beef up the personnel of security agencies in order to contain the threats and security concerns in the land, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on […]
United States Suspension of the Issuance of Immigrant VISAS to Nigerian
On 31st January 2020, the United States (U.S) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced temporary travel restrictions on six (6) countries including Nigeria. For Nigeria, the restriction is the suspension of the issuance of “immigrant visas” to Nigerian passport holders only. This suspension shall come into effect on 21st February 2020. The suspension does not […]
President Buhari Condoles with National President, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship, on Wife’s Passage
President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with National President of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship, Architect Ifeanyi Odedo, on the transition of his wife, Nnedinma Elizabeth, at the age of 57. The President urges the widower, friends, colleagues, nuclear and extended family members in Nnobi and Nnewi, Anambra State, to take heart, and be comforted in the […]
President Buhari Assents to Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Between Nigeria and the Government of the Macao
President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the Instrument of Ratification of the Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons between the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. This is sequel to the Federal Executive Council Conclusion of August 1, […]
NEC Welcomes Urgent Call to Halt Malnutrition in Nigeria
*Dangers of cooking with Paracetamol raised in Council The National Economic Council (NEC) has welcomed an urgent call from stakeholders to halt malnutrition and related issues in Nigeria. The council chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, with membership drawn from Governors of the 36 states, the FCT Minister and Governor of the […]
Federal Government, Southwest Governors Agree on Amotekun
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, met today with South West Governors, the Attorney General of the Federation and the Inspector General of Police. The meeting was at the instance of the Governors who had asked to see President Muhammadu Buhari over the controversy surrounding the Amotekun Initiative. However due to the President’s foreign engagement, he […]
Nigeria will Work Cosely With Other Countries to Increase Economic Opportunities – Osinbajo
The Buhari administration will be happy to work closely with other countries who share similar socio-economic objectives in order to increase economic opportunities and healthcare delivery to citizens, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Tuesday when he received, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, Ambassador Dato’ Ku […]
President Buhari Greets President Xi Jinping on Chinese Lunar Year
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to President Xi Jinping and all citizens of People’s Republic of China home and abroad, as they celebrate the Chinese Lunar Year from January 25. President Buhari, in a formal letter, recounts the strides being taken in Nigeria-China relations, and says “we have new opportunities for mutual benefits.” […]
Beyond Smuggling of food Products, we Closed Borders Due to Influx of arms and Hard Drugs, President Buhari Tells Akufo-Addo of Ghana
The partial closure of Nigeria’s borders is not caused solely because food products, particularly rice, were being smuggled into Nigeria, but also because arms and ammunition, as well as hard drugs were being ferried into Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. Holding a bilateral meeting Monday in London at the sidelines of UK-Africa Investment Summit […]