Tues 10/4/18
President Buhari Makes New Appointments
The President has written to the Senate to confirm 26 new appointees for appointments, notably a Mr Okoye as the National Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
VP Osinbajo Attends Chief Adebanjo’s Birthday Anniversary
The Vice President attended the 90th birthday anniversary of Chief Ayo Adebanjo at the St. Philips Anglican Church in Ogun State.
Mon 9/4/18
President Buhari Announces His Re-election Bid
The President has officially stated his desire to run for re-election in 2019
He made this known at the APC National Executive Council meeting in Abuja today
His full official statement can be found HERE
President Buhari Departs For Britain
The President has departed for Britain as part of his official visit to the city.
He will meet with Prime Minister, Theresa May and attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings (CHOGM) from March 18 – April 20, 2018.
Fri 6/4/16
President Buhari Visits Senator Mustapha’s Family
The President has arrived Katsina state this evening to offer condolences to Senator Mustapha Bukar’s family who died on Wednesday
President Buhari Congratulates the New Sierra Leonian President
The President felicitates with the new President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio on his recent appointment.
He also commends the country for a successful electoral process and urges them to keep taking strides to ensure peace and stability in the nation.
Thurs 5/4/18
VP Osinbajo Attends ERGP Focus Labs
The Vice President was at the flag-off of the ERGP Focus Labs in Abuja.
The Focus Labs were set up to provide solution-based ideas from both the public and private sector notably in areas of agriculture, transport, power & gas and manufacturing.
The Labs are to last from March 14, 2018 to April 26, 2018.
President Buhari Meets With Emir of Anka
The President met with the Chairman of Zamfara State Council of Chiefs and the Emir of Anka, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad at the State House in Abuja.
President Buhari Meets With Northern Pastors Forum
The President met with the Arewa Pastors Non-Denominational Initiative for Peace at the State House in Abuja.
President Buhari Receives Letters of Credence
The President received Letters of Credence from:
- The Ambassador Head of Delegation, European Union Delegation to Nigeria, Ketil Karlsen
- The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Stefano Pontesilli
- The Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Marcelino Cabanas Ansorena
VP Osinbajo Attends the NED Initiative
The Vice President was a Special Guest of Honour at the Nigerian Economic Diplomacy Initiative launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
VP Osinbajo Meets With Ukrainian President’s Envoy
The Vice President received the Ukrainian President’s Special Envoy, Natalia Mykolska at the State House in Abuja.
Wed 4/4/18
VP Osinbajo Attends Innovation Lab in Abuja
The Vice President attended the Civic Innovation Lab in Abuja where he met and interacted with the young entrepreneurs through a one-on-one mentorship session.
President Buhari Meets With Service Chiefs
The President met with Service Chiefs at the State House in Abuja.
Other government officials in attendance include Minister of Defence, Brig-Gen. Mansur Dan Ali; Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonosakin; Minister of Army, Lt. Gen. T.Y. Buratai and Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe.
President Buhari Meets With APC Governors
The President met with five APC Governors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
They include Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum and Zamfara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari; Chairman APC Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha; Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun; Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and Plateau State Governor, Mr Simon Lalong.
Tues 3/4/2018
President Buhari Attends APC Forum
The President presided over the APC Forum which held at the State House in Abuja
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo was also in attendance. The Forum was led by its Chairman, Rochas Okorocha.
VP Osinbajo Presides Over NEMA Meeting
The Vice President presided over the inaugural National Emergency Management Agency Governing Council Meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja
The Meeting was led by the NEMA Director-General, Engr. Mustapha Yunusa
Thurs 29/3/18
President Buhari Visits Lagos State
The President arrived Lagos today as part of his 2-day official visit.
He first arrived at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos to attend the 10th edition of the Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Colloquium.
He commissioned the Ikeja Bus Terminal in Lagos as part of the Bus Reform Initiative of the State
Wed 28/3/18
President Buhari Presides Over FEC Meeting
The President presided over the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Council Chambers in Abuja.
President Buhari to Visit Lagos State
The President will be visiting Lagos state on March 29, 2018.
To enable the Lagos indigenes welcome their president, the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has declared the date a public holiday for the city of Lagos.
Tues 27/3/18
President Buhari Attends APC NEC Meeting
The President attended the APC National Executive Council Meeting with Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, at the Party Headquarters in Abuja.
Mon 26/3/18
President Buhari Sets Up National Food Security Council
President Buhari Inaugurates National Food Security Council at the State House in Abuja
The Security Council will aid the private sector in bringing more efficiency to farming and livestock production.
President Buhari Signs Two Instruments
The President has signed two instruments as discussed from the Federal Executive Council meeting of last week:
- The instrument of Ratification of the Agreement between the Federal Government and Federal Republic of Singapore for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and Capital Gains.
- The Instrument of Ratification of the MoU among the Federal Government, the Swiss Federal Council and the International Development Association on the Return, Monitoring & Management of Illegally-Acquired Assets Confiscated by Switzerland and to be restituted to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
VP Osinbajo Presides Over Safe Schools Project Committee
The Vice President presided over a Safe Schools Project Committee set up by the National Economic Council last week to address security issues across public schools in the country.
President Buhari Attends APC Caucus Meeting
The President was at the APC Caucus meeting with the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, the APC Chairman, Chief John Odigie Oyegun and other government officials
VP Osinbajo Receives Herdsmen/Farmers Clashes’ Report
The Vice President, today, received the reports on herdsmen/farmers clashes from its National Economic Council Technical Sub-committee in Abuja.