The Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, Saturday in Abuja said the media should be held accountable for any misinformation capable of causing devastating consequences on the nation, economy and individuals. In a paper…
Protecting Nigerians from Covid-19 is priority, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja reiterated the commitment of his administration to the welfare of Nigerians especially with the current happenings around the world. A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, said…
Coronavirus: Buhari sets up task force
President Muhammadu Buhari has established a Presidential Task Force for the Control of the Coronavirus-19 Disease (COVID-19). A statement by the President’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said that this is necessary “given the current global outbreak of the novel Coronavirus and…
AKK Gas Pipeline: President Buhari’s big infrastructure push – Garba Shehu
One of the big promises made by President Muhammadu Buhari in his campaign for Nigeria’s presidency is the Ajaokuta-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project. The project entails the “engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning” of 614-kilometers gas pipeline and stations, traversing the…
Aso Rock responds to CAN: We shall never tolerate religious intolerance
The Presidency has said that security forces of Nigeria are working continuously to return those taken hostage by Boko Haram to their families, friends and communities. Adding that the government has full confidence in their ability to accomplish the task.…
Buhari congratulates Dotun Oladipo on 50th birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari joins the media in celebrating the 50th birthday anniversary of renowned journalist and communication consultant, Dotun Oladipo, wishing him long life, good health and more wisdom in projecting the nation. According to a statement by the President’s…
Buhari’s kinsmen attack Aisha over Villa crisis (Punch)
Kinsmen of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), have faulted his wife, Aisha, over her Wednesday’s statement, which attacked the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu. The kinsmen in Daura, in separate exclusive interviews with the Kastina…
Buhari didn’t blackmail Jonathan – Presidency
The Presidency has described as “false and irresponsible’’ reports that former president Goodluck Jonathan was blackmailed to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recent Bayelsa State elections. According to a State House statement, while speaking to newsmen in…
Presidency: Supreme Court decision on PDP appeal, affirmation of popular will of Nigerians
The Presidency says it welcomes the elucidation of the Supreme Court ruling on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) petition, saying this reiterates that the onus of proof must necessarily fall on those that challenge the vote. A statement by the…
Elections: Buhari urges Bayelsa, Kogi voters to be peaceful, orderly
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the electorate in Bayelsa and Kogi states, where elections hold on Saturday to be peaceful and orderly as they exercise their franchise. A statement by the President’s Spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said that on Saturday,…
