Tag: Garba Shehu
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President Buhari condemns attacks, looting of public property
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Sunday qouted President Muhammadu Buhari as condemning the looting of public and private property in parts of the country. He qouted the President as saying that the development was inimical to public good and stood condemned. Shehu disclosed these in a…
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Attackers of UN aid helicopter must be punished — Buhari vows
President Muhmmadu Buhari has said Saturday’s attack on a United Nations’ (UN) helicopter in the northeastern part of the country, killing two persons, including a five year old, would be avenged. The Nation reports that the UN had reported that the one of its Humanitarian Air Service helicopter was shot at by the Boko Haram…
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Buhari congratulates new Malawian President
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Malawi opposition alliance leader, Lazarus Chakwera, the winner of the country’s presidential election re-run. A statement issued by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media &Publicity) in Abuja Sunday noted that the alliance won the re-run five months after the first vote with 58.57 percent of the total…
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Buhari felicitates with Sanwo-Olu at 55
President Muhammadu Buhari has saluted the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on his 55th birthday, saluting “the courage and boundless energy he has brought into leadership, especially the focus on people-oriented development.” A statement issued by Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Wednesday said President Buhari…
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Buhari felicitates with Yahaya Bello at 45, describes him as epitome of loyalty
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello as he marks his 45th birthday. The President in a release signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Garba Shehu described Governor Yahaya Bello as “an epitome of loyalty and solid commitment to the growth of the All Progressives Congress…
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Buhari forwards Justice Dongban-Mensem’s name to Senate for confirmation as PCA
President Muhammadu Buhari, has forwarded to the Senate for confirmation as President Court of Appeal (PCA) the name of Her Lordship, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, the Acting President, Court of Appeal. This is following days of outcry by Nigerians over the delay in her nomination and possible confirmation as President, Court of Appeal. According to a…
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Sokoto Security: Flush out the Bandits Now, Buhari Orders Military
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday ordered a “fierce” military operation against bandits in Sokoto State. The directive came following Wednesday’s attacks in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of the state, which left many people dead and others injured. The President condoled with the families of the victims. “As the world…