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Port Harcourt Tragedy: King Felipe, Queen Letizia of Spain Send Condolences to President Buhari
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have sent condolences to President Muhammadu Buhari on the recent tragedy in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. In a message addressed to President Buhari and signed by His Majesty the King, Felipe VI, the Monarch wrote: ‘‘Mr President: ‘‘Upon learning of the terrible tragedy that occurred in the city […]
President Buhari Embarks on State Visit to Spain
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday, May 31, departs Abuja for Madrid, Spain on a State Visit at the invitation of the Spanish President, Pedro Sanchez. At a separate meeting during the visit, the first by the Nigerian leader, President Buhari will also meet with the Head of State of the Spanish nation, His Majesty King Felipe […]
Two Years After, Sallah Homage Returns to the Aso Rock Villa
Two years after the world’s biggest lockdown to slow the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional Sallah homage to the President by the residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja returns to the Aso Rock Villa. Although this is a sign of the return to normalcy as infection rates fall to their lowest, those coming on invitation […]
President Buhari Meets Leaders of Malawi, São Tome and Equatorial Guinea, Assures Nigeria Won’t Fail Africa
– Says Citizens’ Right to Vote Should Not Be Treated Lightly President Muhammadu Buhari says African political leaders must respect the right of citizens to make their choices in elections, and that the right to vote and determine who leads them should not be treated lightly. Speaking at a bilateral meeting with Lazarus Chakwera, the […]
Buhari Administration at 7: Service to the People, Nothing Else
Exactly seven years ago, Muhammadu Buhari took the oath of office as President, promising to serve Nigeria faithfully in all spheres of national life. He concluded the first four years, and Nigerians in a show of confidence massively renewed his term for another four years, which lapses this time next year. The seven years milestone […]
We Need to Scale Up Efforts to Reduce Suffering of Displaced Persons, Refugees in Africa – President Buhari at AU Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for more concerted and institutionalized effort in ameliorating the suffering of refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in Africa, saying only “collective and coordinated” approach would make a difference. In his remarks at the 16th African Union Extra-ordinary Session of Assembly of Heads of State and Government on Humanitarian Crises […]
Nigeria, Ethiopia to Hold Joint Commission Meeting on Trade, Economy, Political Development
Nigeria and Ethiopia have concluded arrangements to hold a Joint Ministerial Commission meeting in Addis Ababa next month to discuss various areas of bilateral relationship and exchange perspectives on a range of international issues of mutual interest. President Muhammadu Buhari hosted the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Dr Abiy Ahmed, to a State Visit and a […]
Bauchi Governor Pays Thank-You Visit to President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday received Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who paid him a thank-you visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in the aftermath of the presidential inauguration of N23.5 billion World Bank Assisted Upgraded Bauchi Township Water Supply Scheme. The commissioning of the project at the Gubi Water Treatment Plant in Bauchi […]
President Buhari Urges Closer Collaboration to Tackle Economic Challenges in West Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday called on executives of banking institutions in West Africa to forge a closer collaboration to tackle economic challenges confronting the sub-region. Receiving a delegation from the West African Bankers Association (WABA), led by its President, Thierno Seydou Nourou Sy, the President noted that the sub-region must find a common understanding and […]
You Have Justified Government Investment in the Last Seven Years, President Buhari Tells Nigerian Air Force at 58
Tasks Security Agencies To Achieve A Secure And Prosperous Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Kano lauded the Nigerian Air Force for living up to its constitutional responsibilities of securing the nation, and in the process, justifying the investments of the government of the day in the force. Speaking at the ceremonial parade to commemorate […]
Nigeria, UAE to Further Extend Bilateral Ties
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his determination to do more to ensure the growth and intensification of the strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a short interaction with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the new Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the UAE during a condolence visit to […]
The Significance of President Buhari’s Visit to UAE – By Garba Shehu
The visit to the United Arab Emirates, UAE starting on Thursday, by President Muhammadu Buhari signifies the importance attached to Nigeria’s ties with the prosperous Arab nation. President Buhari will be meeting the new President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to convey his condolences on the passing of the […]
