Tag: Presidency
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Magu’s probe proof that anti-graft fight is real —Presidency
The Presidency on Saturday averred that those who hold the belief that the ongoing probe of the suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, is an indication of the regime’s failing anti-corruption fight have missed the point. It said rather, the occurrence was a further proof that the fight is…
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Buhari, Tinubu’s relationship is strong as ever – Presidency
The Presidency has described recent interpretations following the dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as misleading. In a statement on Saturday, the Presidency said the narrative projecting a face-off between President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, were untrue, describing it…
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Forensic Audit: “Heads will roll” at NDDC – Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari will roll heads after the completion of the forensic audit ongoing at the Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC), a presidential aide said on Friday. Personal Assistant on Social Media to the president, Lauretta Onochie in a tweet on Friday night said the president was wise and would take necessary action after the…
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Edo 2020: How repeated attempts by Buhari to settle Oshiomhole, Obaseki rift failed – Presidency
The Presidency has revealed how repeated attempts by President Muhammadu Buhari to broker peace between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his erstwhile godfather and successor, Adams Oshiomhole failed. According to presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, Buhari did all he could as a democrat to settle the rifts but both warring sides were unwilling to shift grounds. Adesina…
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Iker Casillas ends Spanish FA presidency bid
Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Iker Casillas has withdrawn his application for the presidency of the Spanish Football Federation. The former Real Madrid goalkeeper said he was reconsidering his candidacy because of the “exceptional social, economic and health situation that our country is suffering”. More than 27,000 people with Covid-19 have died in Spain since the…
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Presidency reacts to security incident in Aso Villa
The Presidency has acknowledged concerns expressed by several members of the public regarding the recent incident among the occupants of the State House. The blending incidence which led to the arrest of some staff by the police. A statement by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on…
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BREAKING: Senate confirms Dongban-Mensem as Appeal Court President
Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem has been confirmed as the President of the Court of Appeal. President Muhammadu Buhari , had in a letter urged the Senate to approve the nomination of Justice Dongban-Mensem as the PCA. She was confirmed after a report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele.…
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The devotee presidency – Chidi Amuta
Five years is long enough time to sufficiently deconstruct and brand an eight- year presidency. The footprints and imprints of the Buhari presidency are now unmistakable. There is something that amounts to some style even in the stark lack of one. There is an undeniable pattern of decision making, of governance and predictable reflexes to…