Twice on Wednesday, President Muhammadu Buhari displayed an uncommon generosity of spirit. We had set forth at dawn, shortly before 5am, to visit the presidential campaign office in Central Area of Abuja. The purpose was for the President to read…
Allegations of Islamisation wicked, deceptive, ungodly – Presidency
The Presidency has said that some unscrupulous Nigerians are again falsely and wickedly claiming that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has an agenda to impose Islam on Nigeria ahead of the forthcoming elections. A statement issued by the Special…
Things that pertain to our peace – Femi Adesina
I’d never had the head for figures. In fact, the enmity between me and mathematics was so bad that if you gave me a bottle, and you asked me to use the bottom to write the letter ‘o,’ it may…
Dangote not member of APC Campaign Council – Presidency
The Presidency has said that Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man is not a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s Campaign Council. Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), Femi Adesina, made the clarification in a statement on…
*Ambode asks health workers to inspire confidence in public hospitals (Punch)* Police keep vigil at Ojota park after bloody clash (Vanguard)
December 28, 2018 Ambode asks health workers to inspire confidence in public hospitals (Punch) The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, has called on health workers in the state to strive to increase public confidence in the state-owned health care…
Buhari mourns slain ex-CDS Alex Badeh (Nation)
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the killing of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (rtd) as “very sad and unfortunate.” The President, in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and publicity, Femi Adesina, commiserated…
2019 elections result’ll reflect people’s will, Says Buhari (Nation)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja said he understands the yearnings of Nigerians and strongly believed in the collective dream for a greater country, assuring that all will be done to ensure that results of 2019 elections reflect the…
Buhari mourns Ikeogu Oke, condoles family, literary community
President Muhammadu Buhari is deeply grieved to learn of the passing of one of Nigeria’s renowned poets and winner of the 2017 Nigeria LNG Ltd-sponsored Nigerian Prize for Literature, Ikeogu Oke. On behalf of the Federal Government, said a statement…
Una go pay! Buhari tells corrupt leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said leaders who undermine the economy by denying workers their benefits, while stuffing personal accounts with public funds will not escape the current anti-corruption dragnet. A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Media…
Buhari emerges polio champion
President Muhammadu Buhari has been conferred with the prestigious Polio Champion Award in recognition of his uncommon commitment and leadership in the polio eradication programme in Nigeria. Rotary International President, Mr. Barry Rassin, who is on a four-day official…