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President Buhari Urges Nigerians to Desist From Divisive Actions
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja appealed to Nigerians to desist from actions and comments that could jeopardise the unity and progress of the nation. Launching the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) Emblem and Appeal Fund, President Buhari said this year’s occasion reminds Nigerians of the need to guard jealously the unity of the […]
Payment of N30,000 Grants to 333,000 Artisans Under ESP Begins
*Beneficiaries nationwide to receive one-time grant, with Lagos, Kano, FCT & nine more States in first batch *Enumeration, verification still ongoing for Payroll Support Scheme *Free CAC Business Names’ Registration for 250,000 MSMEs also commences As the implementation of the Economic Sustainability Plan progresses, the payment of N30,000 one-time grant to 330,000 artisans across the […]
President Buhari Nominates Prof Yakubu as INEC Chairman for Second Term in Office
President Muhammadu Buhari has presented the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for a second term in office. In a letter to President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the President said in accordance with the provision of Section 154 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, […]
Presidential Panel on Police Reforms Swings into Action
Presidential Panel On Police Reforms Swings Into Action, Okays 5-Point Demand Of Protesters Following directives by President Muhammadu Buhari on dissolution of Special Anti-Robbery Squad and immediate response to yearnings of citizens, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, convened a meeting with stakeholders, agreeing to meet demands, which include halting use of force against […]
President Buhari: Disbanding of SARS First Step to Extensive Police Reforms
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja declared that disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is the first step to extensive police reforms by his administration. Speaking at the launch of the Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme (P-YES), aimed at creating 774,000 jobs across the Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country, President Buhari also directed […]
Budget of Economic Recovery and Resilience – President Muhammadu Buhari
PROTOCOLS It is with pleasure that I present the 2021 Federal Budget Proposals to this Joint Session of the National Assembly. Distinguished and Honourable Leaders, and Members of the National Assembly, at this juncture, I wish to commend your tremendous efforts in approving the revision of the 2020 – 2022 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal […]
Police Violations of Young People’s Rights Unacceptable, Annoying – VP Osinbajo
*Adds: Those involved would be investigated, prosecuted & exposed *Commends Civil Society activists and those who call attention to the problem “I am very concerned, in fact, very angry about what I see, happening to young men and women who are arrested, in some cases maimed or killed by men of the police force.” Those […]
Independence Day Address by President Muhammadu Buhari
Fellow Nigerians I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary. As President, I wish to renew my appreciation to Nigerians for entrusting me with your hopes and aspirations for a better and greater Nigeria. Today, it is my unique privilege to re-commit […]
October 1: President Buhari to Address The Nation From Eagle Square
As part of activities commemorating the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation from the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Thursday, October 1, 2020. The live address will commence after the Anniversary Parade beginning at 10am which will be covered by major television and radio stations especially the network services […]
After 30 Years in Limbo, President Buhari Inagurates 326 km Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri Rail Line
After more than three decades delay, President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday inaugurated the 326 KM Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line for commercial operation as well as the ancillary facilities yard, at the recently named Goodluck Jonathan Railway Complex in Agbor (Owa-Oyibu), Delta State. At the virtual opening of the rail line linking Itakpe to Warri, President Buhari directed […]
President Buhari Salutes Banker, Politician Adebayo Adelabu at 50
President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with seasoned banker and politician, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, September 28, 2020. Adelabu, a former Deputy Governor, Operations, Central Bank of Nigeria, was Oyo State gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 elections. The President congratulates the politician and astute businessman […]
President Buhari Congratulates Prof. Muhammad-Bande on Successful Tenure as President, 74th UN General Assembly
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, following his successful tenure as the President of the 74th Session of the United Nations General (UNGA74) 2019-2020. In a formal letter of commendation to Prof. Muhammad-Bande, the President, who described his tenure as “triumphant,” said: […]
