Press Releases
Press Release: 101 Freed Dapchi Schoolgirls Now Documented – FG
The number of the Dapchi schoolgirls who were released on Wednesday has increased from 76 to 101, with the documentation of more of the freed girls by the security agencies, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister said the number could still […]
Press Release: President Buhari Congratulates German Chancellor Merkel on Re-election
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated German Chancellor, Angela Merkel on her re-election for another term. In a letter to the German leader, the President said he was “most delighted to learn of the successful conclusion of the inter-Party negotiations to form a new Government after the last election in Germany.” President Buhari told Chancellor Merkel […]
Press Release: President Buhari Salutes Russian President Putin on Re-election
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended “sincere congratulations” to President Vladimir Putin of Russia on his victory in the recent presidential election in the Asian country. In a letter on behalf of himself, the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the President said Putin’s “success for the fourth time in the election is […]
Press Release: FG to Power Varsities with Solar Energy – VP Osinbajo
*Will complete major projects in the sector, VP adds *African Development Bank to support Transmission Company of Nigeria, Jigawa Solar project with $410m, $1.5m respectively Despite the sectoral challenges, the Buhari administration will complete major projects that will improve the power sector in the country and also implement a plan that will provide solar energy […]
Press Release: In Dapchi, President Buhari Pledges Safe Return of Abducted Schoolgirls
After meeting with stakeholders in Damaturu, Yobe State, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday proceeded to Dapchi where he reassured parents of the abducted schoolgirls that the Federal Government will not rest on its oars, until their wards are safely brought back home. The President, who was accompanied by Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State, said he […]
Press Release: Please Convince Your People That We Are Doing Our Best to Solve Attacks by Armed Herdsmen – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to leaders of various groups in Benue State to convince their constituents that the Federal Government is doing its best to end the recurring attacks by armed herdsmen in various parts of the country. Responding to remarks by various stakeholders during a Town Hall meeting in Government House, Makurdi, on […]
FG Exploring Alternative Sources to Improve Healthcare Funding in Nigeria – VP Osinbajo
President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to finding lasting solutions to the challenges of healthcare delivery and funding in Nigeria, including exploring alternative sources, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today at the Presidential Villa when he received a delegation from the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), an international […]
Part Three of the Transcript of a Media Interview Granted by the Vice President to a Group of Journalists & Social Media Practitioners in Lagos State on March 2, 2018
Q: The state of primary healthcare in the country. Vice President: Of course, our health system has long suffered. That is one of the chief concerns that we have been focusing on; getting the diaspora to work with us to improve our health system. We are also looking at how healthcare insurance can improve it. […]
Part Two of the Transcript of a Media Interview Granted by the Vice President to a Group of Journalists & Social Media Practitioners in Lagos State on March 2, 2018
*Adds: Buhari administration is building a bright future for Nigeria’s youths *On Dapchi & other security hotspots: We Are Working On Ensuring Effective Security Q: Revamping Nigeria’s education system. Vice President: If you will recall about a few months ago, I think it was in January, we had an education retreat; what needs to be […]
Transcript of a Media Interview Granted by the Vice President to a Group of Journalists & Social Media Practitioners in Lagos State on March 2, 2018
Q: On Nigeria’s rating by Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index. Vice President: I think that by even Transparency International’s own assessment, Transparency International uses nine different indexes to come to a conclusion. In four out of those indexes, Nigeria moved up, in another four Nigeria stabilized & dropped in only one index. So in aggregation, […]
Press Release: President Buhari To Visit Taraba, Benue, Yobe, Zamfara and Rivers States
In view of recent terrorist attacks, criminal activities and communal clashes in some States leading to tragic loss of lives and kidnapping of 110 schoolgirls, President Muhammadu Buhari immediately tasked the Armed Forces and other Security agencies to compile comprehensive reports on the various incidents. Having received and studied the Reports, the President has decided […]
Press Release: Dapchi Update: Search for Dapchi Girls Extended to Neighbouring Countries – FG
The ongoing search for the 110 girls who were abducted from the Government Girls Science and Technical College (GGSTC), Dapchi, Yobe State, has been extended to the neighbouring countries, the Federal Government has announced. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said top military and […]