Tag: Presidency
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Presidency’s statement on Pantami confirms sympathy for terrorism – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said the statement by the Buhari Presidency showed desperation to provide official cover to a terrorism apologist that further confirmed public and international apprehensions that the Buhari administration and the All Progressives Congress (APC) were patronising acts of terrorism in the country. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary…
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For siding Pantami, Nigerians now know Buhari’s stand on terrorism – Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has condemned President, Muhammadu Buhari on his support for the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami. Recall TheNewsGuru( TNG) yesterday reported that the Presidency through the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, threw its weight behind Pantami amid calls for his resignation…
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BREAKING: Presidency breaks silence on massive calls for Pantami’s sack over alleged links with terrorist groups
The Presidency on Thursday addressed for the first time issues concerning the embattled Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the minister has been in the eye of the storm over his past comments in support of terrorist groups like Taliban and Al-Qaeda. In a statement on Thursday, the Presidency…
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Will Igbo presidential candidates start reaching out? Dele Sobowale
By Dele Sobowale “They came forth to war; but, they always fell.” James Macpherson, 1736-1796. James Macpherson was the father of Sir John Macpherson — the second to the last Governor General of Nigeria. His observation about groups which perpetually engage in losing battles because they fail to alter their approach is important as Igbos…
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Despite alarming unemployment rate, Presidency says Nigeria making progress under Buhari
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, says Nigerians must stop dwelling solely on the negatives if the country is to forge ahead in the progressive path. Adesina made this assertion on Sunday night during an interview on a monitored Channels Television programme. He argued that there are silver linings…
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Presidency reacts to alleged rift between Buhari, Tinubu
The Presidency says there is no rift between President Muhammadu Buhari and his strong ally, Sen. Bola Tinubu, as reported by a national daily. The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, made the clarification in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. The statement read in part: “The President and…
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Aso Rock: Here are details of how we spent $1bn arms fund; no money missing
AsoRock has waded into the controversy trailing the allegation of missing arms fund under the leadership of the former service chiefs. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Major General Babagana Monguno, who is the National Security Adviser (NSA), was said to have alleged during an interview with BBC Hausa Service that the funds meant for arms procurement…
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IWD: Presidency releases checklist of ”The 50 Buhari Women” to celebrate Nigerian women
The Presidency on Sunday released a checklist of what it described as ” The Buhari Women” as part of activities to mark this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD). TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that March 8 of every year is observed globally as IWD. Theme for 2021 is Choose to Challenge. A statement by the President’s spokesman,…
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JUST IN: Presidency opens up on Aso Rock’s fire incident
The presidency has opened up on the fire incident that happened at the Aso Rock Villa, the seat of the Nigerian government. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity in a statement on Sunday said the Federal Fire Service has been directed to ascertain the cause of the fire…
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‘Thousands of’ criminal herders being tried, convicted across Nigeria – Presidency
The Presidency on Monday said “thousands of” herdsmen are being tried and convicted across the country for illegal activities. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier faced criticism for taking a soft approach to the herdsmen crisis based on ethnic affiliations. Most herdsmen are Fulani, the same ethnicity as the President. But speaking…