Tag: President Muhammadu Buhari
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President Buhari procured 20 ships in eight years – Naval Chief
The Nigerian Navy has said that a total of 20 capital ships were procured for the Nigerian Navy (NN) during the eight-year administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Chief of Policy and Plans, Naval Headquarters, Rear Adm. Saidu Garba, said this in a statement he signed on Friday. According to Garba, the ships comprise of…
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Buhari salutes Gov. Adeleke at 63, urges him to seek God’s guidance
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun as he celebrates his 63rd birthday, May 13, 2023, urging him to seek God to deliver on his mandate. The president’s congratulatory message was issued by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Friday in Abuja. Buhari affirmed that Adeleke had solidified his base and gradually…
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Buhari appoints AIG Umar as Adviser on Security
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the retiring Assistant Inspector General of Police, Garba Umar, as a Senior Security Adviser on International Police Cooperation and Counter-terrorism in the office of the Minister of Police Affairs. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.…
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Buhari condoles ex-Senate President, Ken Nnmani over wife’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari says he shares in the grief of loss with former Senate President, Ken Nnamani and his family, trusting the Almighty God to grant the family strength over the passing of Mrs Jane Nnamani. The president made this known in a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Tuesday in…
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Buhari tasks NAF on collaboration with technological, innovative institutions
President Muhammadu Buhari has tasked the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on collaboration and partnership with technological, innovative institutions, industries and individuals, to enhance its performance and operational capacity. Buhari, represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, gave the task at the ceremonial parade and aerial display marking the 59th Anniversary Celebration of NAF, otherwise known as NAF…
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Security: Presidency renders stewardship on achievements in eight years
The Presidency has highlighted some of its proud achievements in the area of security over the last eight years, despite Nigeria’s rating as the third worst country with insecurity in the world, according to the Global Terrorism Index (GTI). In a 90-page document released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,…
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Naira scarcity: Drama as man takes N50m old notes in sack bags to CBN (PHOTOS)
An unidentified man has caused a stir in one of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) branches in Kano when he went to deposit N50 million old naira notes. Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, February 16, 2023, insisted that the old 1,000 and 500 notes are no longer legal tender. Following the directive,…
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ANALYSIS: The Katsina Massacre and Nigeria’s war on terrorism
Terrorism remains a serious threat in Nigeria and the killing of scores of local vigilantes in Bakori and Kankara local government areas of Katsina State is yet another setback in the war against insurgency. The local vigilantes known as Yansakai, drawn from 11 villages were on a mission to recover 50 cows and 20 sheep…
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NASENI trains 100 youths in Maiduguri on modern methods in vulcanizing services
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure(NASENI) has selected One Hundred(100) youths around Maiduguri to build their skills in modern methods of vulcanizing as part of the directives given to the Agency by President Muhammadu Buhari in the on-going nationwide skill acquisition for youths, not only to make them competitive on their jobs but…
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Bishop Oyedepo counsels Nigerians on who to vote for
Ahead of the February 25 presidential elections in the country, a popular cleric, Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith church has warned Nigerians not to vote based on sentiments, saying they should learn from past mistakes. According to the cleric, President Muhammadu Buhari All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government has failed Nigerians.