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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 were […]

*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 […]

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday called for the total elimination of nuclear weapons, warning that trafficking in nuclear materials remains a potential threat to international peace and security. In his video-message to the UN High-level meeting to commemorate and promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, President Buhari restated Nigeria’s commitment to […]

President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with scholar, politician, diplomat, and former Minister of Education, Professor Tunde Adeniran, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. President Buhari lauds the retired academic for his contributions to scholarship as Political Science lecturer both in Nigeria and the United States of America, before venturing into active politics. The President says […]

INDIA CONGRATULATES NIGERIA ON 60TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY India has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari and the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the occasion of the country’s 60th Independence anniversary. A letter delivered by the High Commission of India in Nigeria from the Honorable President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, on […]

President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with the government and people of the State of Kuwait over the transition of the Emir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. According to the President, “the thoughts of the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria are with the Kuwaitis at this moment.” The Nigerian leader also recognises the […]

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 […]

President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with Development Economist, retired Permanent Secretary, public affairs commentator, and community leader, Chief Deji Fasuan, as he turns 89 October 1, 2020. Chief Fasuan, Chairman of Committee for Creation of Ekiti State (May 1991-October 1996), was member of the Constituent Assembly representing Ekiti Central, (1988-1989), and holds the National Honour of […]

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 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 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: […]

Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at the behest of their Chairman, President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, may confer again to discuss outstanding grey areas in the Mali political situation, President Muhammadu Buhari has indicated. The President spoke after receiving briefing at State House, Abuja, Monday, from […]