Nigeria should continue to pursue market reforms in the economy, encourage an independent judiciary – U.S VP tells Osinbajo
Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his American counterpart, Mike Pence, held discussions at the White on Wednesday with both leaders affirming the mutual benefit inherent in a deeper…
FG writes British Parliamentary group, reject claims of bigotry, alienating Christians
The Nigerian Government has repudiated claims by a group styling itself as Northern Christian Elders Forum, that alleged the Muhammadu Buhari administration is practicing bigotry and alienating Christians. Malam Garba…
Buhari’s kinsmen in prayer session for release of kidnapped district head
The Daura Emirate Social Media Forum (DESOMF) has organised a marathon prayer session seeking divine intervention on the plight of Alhaji Musa Umar- Uba, the abducted District Head of the…
Buhari urges Universities to collaborate with the private sector for infrastructure development
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the organised private sector and Nigerians to invest in research and development in universities. Buhari made the call at the fourth convocation ceremony of Federal…
Buhari’ll sustain free Universal Basic Education, not ban Almajiri system – Presidency
The Presidency on Friday dismissed media report that the Federal Government had concluded arrangements to ban the Almajiri system of education. The Almajiri system of education is a form of…
When govt. fails to provide schools, teaching materials necessary for basic education, it is encouraging crime- Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says it is now a crime for parents to deny their children basic education in the country. The president stated this when he inaugurated the National Economic…
Democracy Day: Govt. should not be blemished for any reason over Obasanjo’s absence – Garba Shehu
The Senior Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu says Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo needs to explain to Nigerians why he was absent at…
Buhari congratulates Rev. Ayokunle on his re-election as CAN President, promises more collaborations
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Rev. Samson Ayokunle on his re-election as President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Buhari in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant…
Ganduje meets Buhari, says discussions ongoing to ensure conflict between the state govt., Emirate Council is resolved
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting, Ganduje…
Buhari govt’s focus on agriculture will boost economy – Adesina
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President African Development Bank (AfDB) says Nigeria has all it takes to be “a power house in food and agriculture” on the African continent. Adesina, who…