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Press Release: I Will Give My Best To All Nigerians, President Buhari Tells APC South East Leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja pledged to give his best to all Nigerians, guided by a clear conscience in making decisions for the progress of the country. Receiving leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South East at the Presidential Villa, President Buhari thanked them for their patriotism, sacrifices and support for […]
Press Release: We Will Deliver On Three-Pronged Campaign Promises – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja said his administration remains resolute and focused on delivering on the three-pronged promises of securing the lives and properties of Nigerians, halting the pillage of the economy by corrupt public officials, and creating employment opportunities for the youths. Receiving the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group […]
Press Release: How new Pan-Africanist Businessmen, Women Are Driving Africa’s Economic Transformation, by VP Osinbajo in Harvard
Africa’s impressive economic transformation is currently being driven by ambitious businessmen and women who are stepping beyond national borders and going global, says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, at the inaugural Africa Rising lecture of the Harvard University Business School on Tuesday evening. According to him, “Africa Rising is as much about improving standards of governance as it is about […]
Press Release: President Buhari Felicitates With King Charles Ayemi-Bolu on his 70th Birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari joins all the illustrious sons and daughters of Seimbiri Kingdom in celebrating the 70th birthday of King (Dr) Charles Ayemi-Botu, which interestingly marks his 24th anniversary on the throne of his fathers. President Buhari congratulates the paramount ruler of the Seimbiri Kingdom, his family and friends on the milestones, both lined with […]
Press Release: The Economist Disowns Publication
The Economist, a London-based magazine, has disowned a publication which claims that Nigerians have shown unprecedented level of patience with President Muhammadu Buhari. The publication has been making rounds on the social media and on some websites in the country, and beyond. A letter dated January 18, 2018, written and signed by Jonathan Rosenthal, the […]
Press Release: We Are Making Steady, Remarkable Progress In Agriculture, Says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said the agricultural sector had witnessed steady and remarkable progress in the last two years, significantly reducing the food import bill of the country. At a ceremony to receive Letters of Credence from the Ambassadors of Democratic Republic of Greece, People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Republic of Portugal, President […]
Press Release: UNILAG Commends President Buhari For Approval Of TV Station
Management of the University of Lagos on Thursday in Abuja commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the approval of a TV license, UNILAG TV, that will enhance research-oriented education and ease communication within and outside the university campus. In a meeting with the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, and the […]
Press Release: Why We Insisted On Respect For Constitutional Change in the Gambia – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja expressed disappointment that he and other leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had to use strong-arm tactics to get Yahya Jammeh, the former Gambian president out of office after failing to win re-election. “We had to go through those actions because it was the […]
Press Release: VP Osinbajo To Speak At Harvard As US Ivy School Starts Business Lecture Titled “Africa Rising”
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on the invitation of Harvard University, Boston, United States, would be delivering the inaugural, keynote lecture on “Africa Rising” at Harvard Business School on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. In extending its invitation to the Vice President, the university noted that it deeply admired the immense progress that Nigeria has made […]
Press Release: President Buhari Calls For Restraint in Benue, Assures of Government’s Commitment To Resolve Crisis
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja called on the government and people of Benue State to exercise restraint following the recent attacks on some communities, assuring that all the perpetrators of violence in the state will be made to face the wrath of the law. Receiving a delegation of political leaders, traditional rulers and elders […]
Press Statement: Reports That Vice President Ignored Benue Governor’s Letter on Benue Attacks are Absolutely False
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, was shocked by a news report ostensibly quoting the Benue State Governor Sam Ortom as saying that the VP was warned of the savage and inhumane killings by alleged herdsmen in Logo and Guma local government areas which took place on the 1st of January 2018. Although the Vice President, […]
Factsheet: Federal Response to the Attacks and Killings by Herdsmen in Benue and other States.
Background Insinuations and allegations that the attacks and killings are happening because President Buhari is Fulani are both unkind and incorrect. These attacks long predated the Buhari Government. In 2013 no fewer than nine cases of herdsmen attacks were recorded in Benue State alone, with more than 190 people killed. In 2014 there were no […]