(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has described the United States as Nigeria’s main trading partner and one of ‘‘our most important diplomatic partners,’’ underscoring the need for concerted efforts to increase the volume of bilateral trade. Buhari spoke at a meeting with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) at the Nigeria International Economic […]
……Says Investment In Security Yielding Dividends (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday expressed delight that investments in improving security are yielding good dividends, lauding the Nigeria military for making significant progress in the fight against insecurity and building the momentum in reducing challenges to its barest minimum. Speaking at the Nigeria International Economic […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has called on African countries and their Arab partners to work hard and be more united to realise common objectives. Speaking at a bilateral meeting with the President of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, in New York, Buhari said the actualisation of the UN resolution which proposed a Two-State solution to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in New York restated the commitment of the Nigerian government towards ensuring that there was a rapid and strategic transition to renewable energy in response to the world-wide efforts for the preservation of the environment. Speaking at a Leaders” Closed-Door Meeting on Climate Change convened by the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Sunday for New York, United States to attend the annual meeting of world leaders, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA77) The theme for the 77th session which opened last Tuesday is: “A watershed Moment: Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges.” According to a statement issued on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will be representing Nigeria at a number of events on Sunday and Monday during the state funeral for the late Queen Elizabeth ll of the United Kingdom. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday and signed by Senior Special Assistant to the President, Office of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja has approved National Honours and cash rewards of N200 million for Team Nigeria contingents to the 2022 Commonwealth Games and World Athletics championships. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, Buhari spoke at a […]
…. Advocates Legal Framework, Stiffer Sanctions For Criminals (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said that the impact of crude oil theft has been affecting its performance, stressing that it losses 470,000 bpd amounting to $700 million monthly coupling with security challenges that hindered oil production in some terminals. Speaking with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja said that in the coming 2023 elections, his government would ensure that Nigerians are intimidated, or humiliated by those in positions, or the more privileged. The President spoke when he received members of Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) led by Chairman and Governor of Kebbi State, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari remains a “disciplined soldier” of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and would in all the coming elections, support only those candidates fielded by the party and no other. Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said said in a statement, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Executive Council has approved a total of N43.652 billion for road projects in the North East region of the country under the North East Development Commission (NEDC) Briefing State House Correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over byPresident Muhammadu Buhari, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has strongly condemned what he calls “the unprovoked and cold-blooded murder of a Yobe State-based Islamic cleric Sheikh Goni Aisami, by a callous soldier he had offered a lift as confirmed by the Police.” This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Senior Special Assistant to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja declared that football remains the number one sport in Nigeria and a national asset stressing that his administration would resist any attempt to undermine its development. The President made the pledge while receiving the 10-year Football Development Masterplan submitted by the Minister of Youth and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Global Peace Ambassador and world-renowned humanitarian, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has arrived in Nigeria to attend a culture festival. Ravishankar is a global humanitarian and a spiritual leader who has rekindled traditions of yoga and meditation that have helped millions achieve personal and social transformation by relieving stress and discovering inner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja said the public service remains the engine room of government, and should attract the “best and brightest’’ that would fuel policies with fresh ideas, while assuring that the Orosanye White Paper Report would be implemented, after review. This was contained in a statement issued by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said that the stability of Chad Republic, and, indeed, all our neighboring countries was in the interest of Nigeria. The President spoke Friday at the Presidential Villa while receiving a Special Envoy from the Transitional President of Chad, General Mahamat Idris Derby. Chad holds a Sovereign National […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu on Thursday said the Federal Government would not pay salaries of members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) who had been on strike over the past six months He insisted that government would strictly apply strictly the “no work, no pay policy” stressing that the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, on Wednesday explained why there was drop in electricity supply in the country. According to him, gas supply has been a major issue affecting the generation and supply of electricity. Aliyu spoke while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council meeting presided […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with family of veteran journalist and former Chief Press Secretary to military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, Chief Duro Onabule, who passed on Tuesday at 83. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, Buhari condoled with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Rear Admiral Yaminu Ehinomen Musa (retired) as the pioneer Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC). This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. The NCTC is established in […]
