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President Buhari Commends, Charges Media on World Press Freedom Day
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, celebrated every May 3, President Muhammadu Buhari reiterates the commendation he extended to the Nigerian media in his last two broadcasts to the country, applauding the good work they have done, and are still doing, as the nation confronts the unseen enemy called COVID-19. “We cannot overemphasize […]
President Buhari Mourns Preacher Par Excellence, Halima Abdulsalam
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of a renowned Islamic scholar, Malama Halima Shittu Abdulsalm, wife of an equally famous scholar and preacher, Sheikh Abdulwahab Abdallah Muhammad. Mallama Halima, who died in Kano, had contributed immensely to creating religious awareness within and outside the country. In a condolence message to Sheikh Abdulwahab, President […]
President Buhari Salutes Nigerian Workers on May Day, 2020
On the occasion of May Day, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Nigerian workers in a message below read on his behalf by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, during a virtual meeting with Labour leaders via ZOOM, in consonance with the social distancing policy. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the […]
COVID-19: Support for Informal Sector a Priority, Says VP Osinbajo
* How Nigeria is responding to pandemic Though Nigeria’s massive population constitute a challenge in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic, the advantage of being able to manage the issues in smaller measure through the states and so develop best practices has enabled authorities to reassess responses across sub-nationals and adjust where necessary. Equally, providing […]
Rattawu, Lee Engineering, Royal Father Condole with President Buhari on Departed Chief of Staff
The Radio, Television, Theatre Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU) has condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari on the passage of his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari. In a letter dated April 27, 2020, signed by its General Secretary, Comrade A. Akpausoh, RATTAWU said while the occurrence is quite sad, it is consoled by the […]
President Buhari, Trump in Phone Conversation
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday afternoon received a telephone call from American President, Donald Trump, during which the two leaders commiserated with each other on fatalities in their countries, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. They also shared ideas on how to successfully combat the health emergency. President Buhari expressed condolences to the government and people of […]
President Buhari’s Address on the Cumulative Lockdown Order of Lagos, Ogun and FCT on COVID-19 Pandemic
Fellow Nigerians I will start by commending you all for the resilience and patriotism that you have shown in our collective fight against the biggest health challenge of our generation. As at yesterday, 26th April 2020, some 3 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded globally with about 900,000 recoveries. Unfortunately, some 200,000 people […]
President Buhari’s Address on the Extension of COVID- 19 Pandemic Lockdown.
Fellow Nigerians In my address on Sunday, 29th March, 2020, I asked the residents of Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Federal Capital Territory to stay at home for an initial period of fourteen days starting from Monday, 30th March 2020. Many State Governments also introduced similar restrictions. As your democratically elected leaders, […]
President Buhari Directs Army to Support Police Action Against Bandits
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Nigerian Army to join the Police and flush out bandits from forests around the country, particularly in the areas that witnessed recent attacks. The President gave the directive in response to the killing of 22 people in Sokoto State, whose community was attacked by armed bandits as well as […]
President Buhari’s Economic Sustainability Committee Starts Work
WHY OUR ECONOMIC PLANNING MUST CHANGE NOW, BY OSINBAJO Forthcoming plan will keep old jobs and create new ones “We must communicate to our people where we are now, and that we can no longer assume we are still where we used to be. We are faced with a challenge that no government in the […]
Appointment of Medical Directors for Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Medical Directors for Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State, and Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, Taraba State. They are Dr Bassey Eyo Edet, and Dr Aisha Shehu Adamu, respectively. Dr Edet hails from Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, and graduated from University of Calabar in […]
COVID-19: What President Buhari has Done, and is Doing,by Presidency
In his broadcast to the nation on Sunday, March 29, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari declared that “in Nigeria’s fight against Covid-19, there is no such thing as an overreaction or under-reaction. It is all about the right reaction by the right agencies and trained experts.” Lest we forget, below is a chronicle of some of […]
