Press Releases

I see greatness in Nigeria like my own face In a rousing message seeking to rally Nigerians and people of faith to see beyond the vicissitudes of the season in the country, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, says he knows Nigeria will become an oasis of peace, security and prosperity in Africa and beyond. Though […]

*Unanimously debunks claim Naira was printed to support March allocation Welcoming recommendations of a national townhall meeting on Enhanced Security and National Unity recently held in Kaduna, the National Economic Council (NEC) rose from its monthly meeting today strongly affirming the unity of the country, emphasizing that staying as one country remains the best option […]

President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with the government and people of Benue State over the tanker explosion that left several people dead in Agatu Local Government Area of the State. Commiserating with families of the victims, the President said: ”I am worried by the frequency of these tanker explosion incidents on public roads or residential areas. […]

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says only trusted hands with a track record of diligence, experience and professionalism in the Foreign Service will be appointed into positions of career ambassadors. Onyeama spoke on Sunday in Abuja at a send-off dinner organised in honour of Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to the State of Qatar, Ambassador Yakubu […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a letter of good wishes and solidarity to King Abdullah ll Bin Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, following the resolution of a recent rift in the royal family. In the letter personally signed by him, President Buhari said he felt much disturbed when he heard reports of […]

*It’s time to improve police welfare, VP adds The police force must work hard to regain the trust and confidence of the public by stamping out the excesses, abuses, and culture of impunity exhibited by some elements within the police according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof Osinbajo stated this on Wednesday at the […]

*VP adds: the path of violence can only lead to disaster *Says Govt will further strengthen security Nigerians must come together and reject the agents of anarchy seeking to cause chaos for their own selfish interests, especially as there are many more who are working tirelessly to build up the country’s system and to enhance […]

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has expressed deep sadness over the passing of the Director of Ford Foundation, West Africa, Innocent Chukwuma, who died on Saturday, April 3. Prof. Osinbajo also commiserated with the family members, friends and associates of the late civil society leader, noting that Nigeria has lost a “thoroughbred social activist” whose […]

Directs Relevant FG Agencies to Terminate this Anarchy President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the deadly insurgent attack that took place on the Police Command Headquarters and the Correctional Facility in Owerri, Imo State, on Monday, calling it an act of terrorism.  In his reaction to the incident early on Monday, President Buhari praised the initial […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to civil society leader, Innocent Chukwuma, describing him as a credible voice of transparency who died when the nation needed his services most. “His demise will be badly felt because of his great contributions to our efforts to ensure transparency and good governance under our democratic system”, the President […]

President Muhammadu Buhari strongly condemns the dastardly attack on Monday night in three communities in Íshíelu Local Government Area (LGA) of Ebonyi State. The affected communities are Egedegede, Obegu and Amuzu communities. The President has directed law enforcement agencies to fish out the attackers and make them face justice, stressing that the perpetrators of this […]

President Muhammadu Buhari proceeds to London, the United Kingdom, Tuesday March 30, 2021, for a routine medical check-up. The President meets with Security Chiefs first in the morning, after which he embarks on the journey. He is due back in the country during the second week of April, 2021. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the […]