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President Buhari Mourns Vincent Ogbulafor Ex-PDP Chairman

President Buhari Mourns Vincent Ogbulafor Ex-PDP Chairman

October 8, 2022 6:53 pm

The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has finally sent his condolences across to the family of Chief Vincent Ogbulafor who is the former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who had passed on Friday at 73.

In a statement which had been put out by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Saturday in Abuja, Buhari had also commiserated with some of the leaders and members of the PDP, the Olokoro Royal family in Umuahia, the government and the people of Abia State over the loss of the former party chieftain.

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There Will Be No 'Wuruwuru’ In 2023 Elections — Buhari Assures

Buhari Warns Political Aspirants About 2023 Campaigns

September 29, 2022 8:37 pm

In lieu of the 2023 general elections, some of the campaigns to usher in a new political dispensation for 2023 has begun and the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has also revealed that he will be welcoming the initiative which had been undertaken by the National Peace Committee to commit all the political actors to issue-based campaigns which would be completely devoid of incitement, personal insults and attacks.

He had made this statement in a video message which had been displayed at the signing of the 2023 election Peace Accord by some of the presidential candidates which had been organised by …

Buhari Set To Address 77th UN General Assembly On Wednesday

Buhari Set To Address 77th UN General Assembly On Wednesday

September 17, 2022 3:24 am

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to deliver his address at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) next Wednesday.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that this will be the first full in-person meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic, which pushed most addresses to be delivered virtually. But overall numbers have been reduced, with smaller delegations and fewer journalists permitted to cover the event.

The UN’s 193-member states will be provided with a platform and 15 to 20 minutes to address the international community. As is customary, Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro will take the lead on Tuesday, September …

Buhari Grants Nigerian Citizenship To 286 Foreign Nationals

Buhari Grants Nigerian Citizenship To 286 Foreign Nationals

September 16, 2022 6:11 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday awarded Nigerian citizenship to 286 nationals, calling on them to be good citizens of the country to enjoy all the rights and privileges bestowed on them.

‘You have pledged your allegiance to Nigeria. When you give your love and loyalty to Nigeria, she returns her love and loyalty to you,’ the president told the awardees during an event at the State House.

The president explained that out of the 286 foreign nationals presented with certificates of Nigerian citizenship, 208 received certificates by naturalisation, while 78 got certificates by Registration.

According to a …

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Buhari Committed To Tackling Drug Abuse – Lai Mohammed Quips

September 13, 2022 8:08 pm

Mr. Lai Muhammad who is the Nigerian minister of Information and Culture has on Tuesday reiterated that the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari is fully determined to tackle the rising menace of drug abuse which is becoming prevalent amongst Nigerian youths.

Mohammed who had made this statement in Asaba, Delta state during the opening ceremony of a two-day Annual Roundtable on Cultural Orientation, ARTCO which had been organised by the National Institute for Cultural Orientation, NICO, said the Federal Government is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that it wins the war against drug abuse in Nigeria.

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Court Halts Buhari, NBC From Closing 53 Broadcast Stations

August 29, 2022 6:48 pm

In lieu of the recent sanctions on some of the media houses in the country, the Federal High Court in Lagos has given a halting directive to the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from sanctioning and revoking the licenses of some of the 53 broadcast stations in the country whike shutting down the stations for allegedly failing to renew their licenses.

Honourable Justice Akintayo Aluko (Court 8) had today granted the order of interim injunction following the hearing of an argument on motion exparte by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigerian Guild …

Don't Deploy Abacha Loot For Elections, Rep Warns Buhari

Don’t Deploy Abacha Loot For Elections, Rep Warns Buhari

August 25, 2022 4:53 am

The lawmaker representing the Jos South/Jos East federal constituency, Dachung Bagos, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to do his best to ensure that the recovered $23 million Abacha loot recently returned by the United States government is properly utilised.

He urged the presidency to ensure that the recovered funds were not diverted to elections and electioneering just like was done in 2018.

The House of Representatives member made this call while speaking on a television program on Thursday which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York

He said, ‘These funds are critical and we want Nigerians to …

We’ll Speak To Terrorists In Language They Understand –Buhari

We’ll Speak To Terrorists In Language They Understand –Buhari

August 24, 2022 5:45 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has ordered security agents to go after terrorists within the country’s borders and restore law and order.

Buhari pointed out that security agents have been given the mandate to hunt, pursue, and speak to terrorists in the language they understand.

He made this known while speaking at the Citizens Summit for National Integration, Peace, and Security organized by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and Partners, held in Abuja.

The President who was represented by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Buhari said terrorists would be expunged from Nigeria.

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Soyinka Lambasts Those Saying He Installed Buhari In 2015

Soyinka Lambasts Those Saying He Installed Buhari In 2015

August 23, 2022 6:09 am

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Monday slammed those lashing out at him for ‘installing’ former military head of state, Muhammadu Buhari, as Nigeria’s President back in 2015.

The octogenarian spoke on Channels Television’s NewsNight, a pre-recorded interview aired on Monday which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

‘When people talk about Wole Soyinka installing Buhari, they are talking rubbish; they don’t know what they are talking about. They are talking from ignorance. When I think of the governed themselves, I asked myself, ‘What am I doing among these people that they don’t understand that if somebody …

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Don’t Be A Disappointment To Us – Buhari To New ECOWAS President

August 11, 2022 6:10 pm

The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has on Thursday hosted the new President of the ECOWAS Commission and his Management Team while advising them on the kind of sub-regional body West African leaders desire and must have.

The Nigerian  president had also noted to Dr Omar Alieu Touray, the new President and the delegation at the Presidential Villa, Abuja:

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“I wish you success in your assignments, which we hope can collectively drive our sub-region to one that is economically integrated, politically stable, and socially in harmony with itself, to …

Insecurity 'You Have Failed', Afenifere, Blasts Buhari

Insecurity: ‘You Have Failed’, Afenifere, Blasts Buhari

August 9, 2022 6:01 am

Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed strong concerns about the increasing level of insecurity in Nigeria, wondering if the country’s leader, President Muhammadu Buhari was even aware of the situation.

Afenifere claimed that the rate at which insecurity was spreading was as if there was no authority that could control the monsters in a statement released by its national publicity secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, on Monday.

It was pointed out that the current president, Muhammadu Buhari, is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, making him directly responsible for the security and welfare of Nigerians, according to the …

Buhari Reacts To Nigeria’s Performance At Commonwealth Games

Buhari Reacts To Nigeria’s Performance At Commonwealth Games

August 9, 2022 5:53 am

Following the soul-lifting performance of Team Nigeria at the 22nd Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari has described the feat as a parting gift to him which he is quite grateful for. 

Buhari made this known in a statement issued by his media aide Femi Adesina which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York.

‘We are proud of these achievements and the memories will linger with the nation forever and for me this is a special moment and a fitting parting gift, being my last Commonwealth Games as Head of State,’ Sunday’s statement quoted Buhari as saying.

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