Tag: Aso Rock
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Killings: Buhari, security chiefs meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with security chiefs. The meeting started around 10.30am at the President’s office. It is expected to discuss security challenges facing the nation. The meeting will be the last security meeting before President Buhari proceeds on 10-day working holiday on Friday. Details later…
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Defections: Saraki absent as Buhari meets ‘loyal’ APC senators in Aso Rock [Full List]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday night met with senators of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The meeting held inside the conference room in the office of the wife of the president at the State House villa, Abuja. The meeting is coming a day after 15 senators dumped the party for the opposition. About 42…
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[JUST IN] NYSC certificate scandal: Adeosun meets Buhari in Aso Rock
The embattled Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, is currently in a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Recall that Adeosun has been in the eye of the storm after a report by Premium Times that she submitted a fake NYSC exemption certificate for screening as a ministerial nominee. The…
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[Photos]Osinbajo holds ‘low-key’ engagement ceremony for daughter in Aso Rock
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday held a traditional engagement of his daughter, Damilola, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. However, State House correspondents were not allowed to cover the reception which was held at the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa. Newsmen were told that Osinbajo and the groom’s family opted for a low-keyed event.…
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Buhari receives US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson inside Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari and the visiting United States Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, are currently meeting. The meeting is holding behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tillerson arrived for the meeting at about a few minutes after 4pm. He is expected to brief journalists after the meeting. Details later…
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Killings: Buhari must ban governors’ daily loyalty visits to Aso Rock – Shehu Sani
Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani on Saturday condemned some state governors for embarking on loyalty visits to President Muhammadu Buhari in Aso Rock at the expense of the security of lives and properties of residents in their respective states. The outspoken lawmaker therefore urged President Buhari to henceforth ban the governors from embarking on…
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Benue massacre: Buhari, Ortom hold close door meeting inside Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari and the governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, are currently meeting inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This is the first time the two leaders will meet since the recent killings recorded in the state. The governor arrived the Presidential Villa at 10:50 am and was led straight to the President’s office. Details…
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Happening Now: Osinbajo, Gowon, Shonekan, Dogara attend Christmas Carol inside Aso Rock
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; a former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.); a former Head of Interim National Government, Ernest Shonekan; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara , are among dignitaries currently attending the 2017 Christmas Praise Concert inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church…
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Osinbajo, Sanusi, other northern leaders meet inside Aso Rock
Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is currently meeting the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and some other northern leaders behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Aside from the Emir, others in attendance include; the Lamido of Adamawa, Muhammadu Mustapha; and Alhaji Ahmed Joda among others. Details of the meeting is however sketchy as…
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[Video] Buhari hosts three child supporters in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday hosted three of his young supporters in Aso Villa, Abuja. The three children; Maya (3 years old), Aisha (10 years old) and Nicole (12 years) demonstrated their support for the president during, before and after the 2015 presidential elections. This was revealed in a series of tweets by the presidential…