Senate urges Buhari to revisit sack of NDE boss, Argungu, says it could delay take-off of FG programme
The Senate on Thursday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to revisit the presidential directive, sacking Nasiru Argungu, as the Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE). The resolution of the…
We’re looking into reopening the borders as soon as possible – Buhari
The Nigerian government plans to reopen its land borders, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. He explained that the closure of the nation’s land borders was part of the efforts by…
Zabarmari massacre: Lawan leads FG delegation to Borno 2 days after killing of rice farmers
The Federal Government delegation and NASS leaders during a visit to Borno on Monday, Nov 30, 2020. A Federal Government delegation led by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan arrived in…
With men like Umahi, I foresee a brighter future for our democracy – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The commendation was made on Wednesday in a statement issued by…
Presidency assures of unflinching support to Okonjo Iweala in becoming the new WTO DG
The Presidency has assured that Nigeria will continue giving its unflinching support to ensure that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala wins the race to become Director-General World Trade Organisation (WTO). In an interview…
Restructuring: Buhari will not succumb to threats, undue pressure – Presidency
The Presidency has reacted to the calls by some individuals and socio-ethnic groups calling for the immediate restructuring of Nigeria, saying the Buhari administration will not succumb to threats and…
FG earmarks N13 billion for community policing initiative
The Federal Government says it has earmarked N13 billion for the new community policing initiative. According to the government, in the face of rising crime and insecurity, the government’s new…
FX ban: Buhari’s Directive in the best interest of Nigerians – Garba Shehu
Mr Garba Shehu has said that the move by President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the giving of foreign exchange for food and fertilizer imports, is an action borne out of…
Nobody importing food, fertiliser should be given money – Buhari tells CBN
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria “not to issue a kobo” of the country’s reserves for the importation of food items and fertilizer. Malam Garba…
Resist temptation of tenure elongation to avoid political crisis – Buhari tells ECOWAS leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on leaders from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), to resist the temptation of elongating their tenure in office beyond what their constitutions…