President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, on his resounding election victory in the United Kingdom’s general election.
Johnson who promised to deliver Brexit and repay the trust of voters after he led the Conservatives to an “historic” general election win, had a majority of 80 in the House of Commons – the party’s largest since 1987.
According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari noted that Britain has been a reliable and historically-unique ally of Nigeria, and has particularly supported this administration’s efforts at improving security and …
President Muhammadu Buhari has thumbed up for World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua, for regaining his belts on Saturday night in a rematch with Mexican, Andy Ruiz Jnr.
The President, in a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Sunday, rejoiced with Joshua, saluting him for bringing joy to millions of Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora.
He noted that Joshua’s supporters across the world had rooted for him to regain the titles he lost about six months ago.
“The downfall of a man is truly …
Senator Magnus Abe, the immediate-past representative of Rivers South-East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has congratulated Bayelsa State Governor-elect, Chief David Lyon, on his landslide victory at the just concluded governorship election in the State.
Abe, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Parry Saroh Benson, also congratulated members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) family, and the good people of Bayelsa State for turning-out en masse to vote for one of their own as a support for the desired change to the next level.
He called on the opposition candidates to bury the hatchet and join hands with …
The appointment of Archbishop Kaigama, who is the Archbishop of Jos Catholic Archdiocese followed the retirement of John Cardinal Olorunfemi Onaiyekan.
Lalong in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Simon Macham described the appointment as a higher calling to divine duty.
The governor said that the appointment was a testimony of Kaigama’s impeccable track record of service in the Lord’s vineyard over many decades.
He particularly expressed joy
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his election victory, noting with delight that Canada remains Nigeria’s major trading partner, with Nigeria-Canada trade totaling $948.4 million in 2018.
The President also felicitated with the Liberal Party of Canada and Canadians generally on the outcome of the federal election in the country.
“I look forward to continued relationship with Prime Minister Trudeau across a wide range of shared values and interests,’’ he said.
President Buhari recalled that the visit of Right Honourable Julie Payette, Gov. Gen. of Canada, to Nigeria in Oct. 2018, provided an opportunity for …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has congratulated Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on his reappointment for a second term of five years by Jubril(President Muhammadu Buhari).
The Fund’s Managing Director, Ms. Christine Lagarde, in a letter dated June 18, 2019 and made available to THISDAY wednesday, said the re-appointment came at a key moment when Nigeria has the opportunity to take important steps to strengthen the economy and improve living standards for all of its citizens.
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“We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with you and …
