Tag: President Muhammadu Buhari
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Those assuming corruption thrives under Buhari petty — Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said those insinuating that graft and corrupt tendencies are more prevalent under the Muhammadu Buhari administration are being political and petty. Lawan said this on Monday while addressing State House Correspondents after the second National Summit on Diminishing Corruption and launch of the National Ethics and Integrity Policy by the…
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Buhari salutes Obaseki over re-election
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as governor of Edo State. He congratulated him on Sunday in a statement signed by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu, urging him to continue to show grace and humility in victory. The President also commended the election process…
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FG carpets Obasanjo, says ex-President planted seed of insecurity
The Federal Government has faulted allegations that Nigeria is a failed state under President Muhammadu Buhari. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. The statement titled ‘Buhari prevented Nigeria from becoming a failed state’ was signed by the special assistant to…
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COVID-19: We prepared against food crisis, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the level of preparedness of nations to shocks of food security, explaining that the Federal Government’s wisdom in promoting self-sufficiency over the years helped significantly in averting a food crisis. Speaking at the National Food Security Council meeting held at the State House, President Buhari noted…
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Buhari assures flood victims support
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday regretted the reports of flooding across the country and promised to ensure that relevant government agencies are well prepared to respond to such disasters. Specifically, on the flood that ravaged communities in Jigawa State, the President directed the National Emergency Management Agency and other relevant government agencies to assess the…
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Buhari moves to tackle high cost of food items
To ease the current high cost of poultry production, President Buhari has approved the release of 30,000 tons of maize from the national reserves, to animal feed producers. He said the federal government is very mindful of the challenge of high food prices, at a time when the economy is already in a slowdown caused…
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Buhari commiserates with Atiku over mother-in-law’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday condoled with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over the death of his mother-in-law Khadija Musdafa. Buhari’s condolence message was contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. The statement was titled, ‘President Buhari condoles with Lamido Adamawa, former Vice President over passing of Hajia…
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Pastor Adeboye visits Buhari
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor Enoch Adeboye on Monday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja. Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina made this known on Monday though his verified Facebook page. “President Buhari receives in audience General Overseer of…
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Igbos owe Buhari gratitude over Enugu Airport renovation, Orji Kalu
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the successful reconstruction and re-opening of Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu. Kalu stressed that President Buhari is committed to infrastructure development across the country, adding that the landmark projects being executed in the South…
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We’ll miss Attah of Igala’s wise counsel, reputation for honesty, Buhari mourns
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday expressed sadness over the death of Attah Igala, Michael Oboni II, The traditional ruler died on Friday. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President extended his condolences to the deceased’s family and the Kogi State government. The statement titled “President Buhari…