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Buhari’s Spokesman, Garba Shehu Caught Kneeling For Atiku

January 13, 2020 8:32 am

A photograph has surfaced online of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu kneeling before Atiku Abubakar, former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate.

Shehu was seen kneeling before Atiku at the wedding of former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Chairman, Nuhu Ribadu’s son in Abuja, over the weekend.

It was however not clear if something transpired between Shehu and the former Vice President or the gesture was just an act of respect.

The photo was posted by popular social analyst, Kayode Ogundamisi via …

Why We Met Sowore — Garba Shehu

December 1, 2019 3:48 am

Presidential spokesperson, Mr Garba Shehu, on Saturday night gave an account of what led to a meeting with detained activist, Omoyele Sowore, and some personalities allegedly to discuss his freedom.

An online medium, Premium Times, had named Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina; Isa Funtua; ThisDay Publisher, Nduka Ogbaibena; and Shehu among a team that went to meet with Sowore at the Department of State Services headquarters in Abuja allegedly on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari to negotiate his release.

The publication said it found out Buhari sent teams to Sowore to pressure him …

NFF: We Have Not Sacked Golden Eaglets Coach Garba

November 8, 2019 2:57 pm

General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has debunked media reports that Golden Eaglets Chief Coach Manu Garba has been sacked.

“it is not true that the NFF has sacked Coach Many Garba as coach of the national Under-17 team. We cannot sack someone without getting his match reports and his reasons why the team failed in Brazil,” Sanusi said.

“It came to me as a surprise when I read in the media that we have sacked Manu Garba as coach of Golden Eaglets. We cannot sack him just like that without getting his side of the …

Garba Eager To Lead Eaglets To 6th U-17 World Cup Title

October 26, 2019 3:37 pm

Manu Garba has spoken of the Golden Eaglets’ tradition of playing good football at FIFA U-17 World Cup tournaments and remains confident of winning Nigeria’s sixth title at Brazil 2019 edition given the country’s previous performances in the tournament.

Garba, who steered the Eaglets to victory in Dubai United Arab Emirates, UAE, in 2013, spoke during a pre match press conference in Goiania, Brazil, on Friday night ahead tonight’s Group B opening fixture against Hungary.

“We are here (in Brazil) hoping to put up a good performance on the pitch,” Garba said.

“In our desire for victory, we don’t lose …