Throughout last week in New York, the United Nations General Assembly – the congress for the world – gathered for its annual re-affirmation of the principles upon which the organisation was founded. These are the principles of territorial integrity of…
Buhari tells Jos, other warring communities to give peace a chance, shun retributive violence
The Presidency wishes to assure all citizens that as a government, the administration is on top of events and is moving ahead with force to crush the perpetrators of the recent incidents of unrest in Plateau State. Senior Special Assistant…
Buhari congratulates Nwajiuba at 54
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, on the occasion of his 54th birthday. A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, said that as someone who…
Buhari reviews flood situation in 32 states, asks for better coordination with FG
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he is constantly monitoring the flood situation in the country and will ensure that all possible help is extended to victims. A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba…
Buhari mourns Ahmed Joda, says he’s a hero for all Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday paid tribute to pioneer civil servant, great statesman and patriot, Alhaji Ahmed Joda who died after a prolonged illness in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa State. He was the last surviving member of Governor Hassan Usman’s Northern…
As democracy enters a slippery slope in Nigeria -Magnus Onyibe
In Nigeria, democracy is in turmoil. Although it has been long in coming, the exodus of governors from the main opposition party, PDP to the ruling party, APC which has been steering the ship of state at a time that…
Buhari approves N6.25b for ranching in Katsina
Following an approval of N6.25 billion by President Muhammadu Buhari, Katsina State will lead the way in setting up ranches, says Governor Aminu Bello Masari Thursday in Dustin-ma, Katsina State. Speaking at the commissioning of Zobe Regional Water scheme, which…
The coming of Kano-Kaduna modern railway and its social and economic significance -Garba Shehu
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday lay the foundation stone of the Kano-Abuja sector of the Lagos-Kano railway modernisation project. The Lagos-Kano rail project is part of the 25-year vision approved by the Federal Government for rail transportation in 2002.…
Buhari demands crushing response against bandits
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday condemned repeated bandit killings in Zamfara and Kaduna states, urging the nation’s military to respond to the worrying situation in a language that the bandits understand. A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media…
On Leadership: Analysis of the pride & prejudices of President Buhari -Magnus Onyibe
In his no-holds-barred interview on AriseTV, broadcast on 10th June 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a position that he ascended since May 29, 2015, basically responded…