President Muhammadu Buhari

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October 1, 2020 4:07 am

Full speech of President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary.

Fellow Nigerians

I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary. As President, I wish to renew my appreciation to Nigerians for entrusting me with your hopes and aspirations for a better and greater Nigeria.

Today, it is my unique privilege to re-commit myself to the service of this great country of great people with profound diversities and opportunities. We are bound by destiny to be the largest and greatest black nation on earth.…

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Appointment Of Judges: President Buhari Floors 15 SANs

September 30, 2020 4:59 pm
A suit filed by a group consisting of 15 Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs, challenging the selection of 21 out of 31 persons chosen by President Muhammadu Buhari for appointment as judges in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory was on Wednesday dismissed by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.
Justice Okon Abang, in his judgment, held that the plaintiff lacked locus standi to institute the case in view of the fact that they have not shown any special interest as to confer on them the locus to commence the suit against the respective parties.
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Buhari’s PenCom Chairman’s Appointment Raises Dusts In Senate

September 30, 2020 4:02 am

President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination of Aisha Umar as Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has raised serious discontent among Senators during Tuesday’s plenary.

President Buhari wrote to the Nigerian Senate seeking confirmation of Aisha Umar in replacement of Mrs Chinelo Anohu-Amazu as Director-General of PenCom contrary to Section 17 (2) of PenCom Act that deals with tenure of office.

After the letter was read by the Senate President, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, Senate Minority leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe through a point of order, drew the attention of the Senate President to critical areas in the PenCom Act that portrayed President …

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Attack On Governor Zulum A Sabotage – Buhari

September 27, 2020 4:49 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the ambush on the entourage of Umar Babagana Zulum, the Governor of Borno State as an orchestrated sabotage against the long planned return of displaced persons to their local communities.

Africa Daily News, New York reported earlier that the attack led to the death of security men and some operatives of Civilian-JTF.

This was the second attack on the Governor’s convoy by the Islamic terrorist group.

In a statement signed by Garba Shehu, the President’s Spokesman and made available to Africa Daily News, New York on Saturday, Buhari said the attack ‘was an orchestrated sabotage …

International mechanisms for asset recovery not good enough – Buhari

Mechanisms For Asset Recovery Not Good Enough – Buhari

September 25, 2020 5:19 am
President Muhammadu Buhari said there is a compelling need to strengthen international cooperation in the global effort to curtail the menace of Illicit financial flows as current international mechanisms are not strong enough.

Buhari made this call in a speech delivered on his behalf by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday at the Financial Accountability, Transparency, and Integrity (FACTI) Panel Video Conference.

Osinbajo’ spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement in Abuja, said the event was held at the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

The session also featured presentations by the immediate past President of the United …

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Buhari Addresses 75th UNGA From Aso Rock

September 23, 2020 3:49 am

Here is the full statement made by President Muhammadu Buhari, from Aso Rock to the 75th virtual UN General Assembly on Tuesday, 22 September, 2020:

Let me on behalf of the Government and good people of Nigeria, congratulate you on your well-deserved election as President of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). I would like to assure you of Nigeria’s readiness to avail the United Nations all necessary cooperation needed for the fulfillment of your mandate.

I wish to also thank the General Assembly for the support accorded His Excellency, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande during his tenure as …

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Buhari, Akufo-Addo Meet Behind ‘Closed-Door’ In Aso Villa

September 21, 2020 4:03 am

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday night met behind closed doors with President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Bashir Ahmad, the President’s Personal Assistant on New Media, confirmed this on his Twitter handle.

The presidential aide, who could not elaborate on the agenda of the meeting between the two leaders, however, posted pictures in which the Nigerian leader could be seen escorting his guest after the meeting.

The closure of shops owned by Nigerian traders in Ghana had heightened tensions between the two countries, a situation which led the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama to summon …

How Buhari, Officials Drew Nigerians’ Anger Thrice In Four Days

How Buhari, Officials Drew Nigerians’ Anger Thrice In Four Days

September 18, 2020 10:37 am

President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration officials received knocks from Nigerians this week.

They were repeatedly criticised as citizens again questioned their competence.

On Monday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) led government was accused of having a political motive in Edo State after the announcement of an empowerment scheme.

It was organised by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) under the supervision of Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, a former activist.

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Tagged ‘Small Scale Enterprises Programme’, the NDE disbursed Micro Enterprise Enhancement Scheme (MEES) to 2,000 women …

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Nigeria Has Always Been Divided – Presidency Replies Soyinka

September 17, 2020 4:05 am

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has said this administration inherited a ‘terribly’ divided country from the former president, Goodluck Jonathan, in 2015.

Adesina, speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, insisted Nigeria has always been divided.

He was responding to comments made by Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka backing another former President, Olusegun Obasanjo.

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‘Nigeria had always been divided. Always. Right from amalgamation in 1914, Nigeria has always been divided.’

‘Nigeria is an inconvenient amalgamation but we have worked

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Nigeria, Most Prosperous Black Nation World Over – Buhari

September 16, 2020 2:10 pm

Unveiling the theme and logo for the commemorative activities to celebrate 60 years of independence, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday described Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, as the most prosperous black nation in the world.

Buhari said this at the unveiling of the theme and logo for Nigeria at 60 anniversary, themed, “Together.”

The logo and theme were projected and unveiled virtually on the 12 by 20 feet screen at the Council Chambers, before the commencement of the e-Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Buhari.

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Buhari Reveals How His Govt Will Lift 100m Nigerians Out Of Poverty

September 9, 2020 8:22 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has re-emphasised his administration’s determination to lift 100m Nigerians out of poverty over the next ten years.

Buhari said his administration would continue to churn out policies and programmes aimed at achieving the target.

He stated this during his closing remarks at the ministerial retreat for Ministers and presidential aides held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday.

Buhari, however, stated that Nigeria has what it takes to “weather through the storm” of its current challenges.

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The President also assured Nigerians that his administration would close …

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Trump Asked Me Why I Am Killing Christians In Nigeria – Buhari

September 9, 2020 5:39 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed his discussion with the US president, Donald Trump, over the killing of Christians in the country.

Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, at the First Year Ministerial Performance Review Retreat of his second term, Buhari noted he is the only African amongst the least developed countries that Trump invited in the White House.

He said the American president asked him to explain why he is killing Christians in Nigeria.

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Buhari said: “I believe I was about the only African amongst the least developed countries that

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