Tag: President Muhammadu Buhari
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Mining Cadastre Office: Buhari appoints Obadiah Nkom for 2nd term
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Obadiah Nkom as Director General of the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office for a second and final term of four years . Mr Femi Adesina, the president’s spokesman, who confirmed this development in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said the appointment takes effect from Jan. 12, 2023.…
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Buhari’s visit: Yobe declares Monday, Tuesday public holidays
Gov Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari to the state. This is contained in a statement by the state Head of Service, Alhaji Garba Bilal, in Damaturu on Sunday. Newsmen reports that Buhari will be visiting the state to inaugurate projects, including Cargo…
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Buhari confirms Biu as Corps Marshal
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Deputy Corps Marshal Dauda Biu, as the substantive Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). This is contained in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem on Sunday in Abuja. Biu has been the Acting Corps Marshal of the corps since July 2022.…
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Buhari approves new appointments, renewals of officers in parastatal agencies
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of chief executives and renewal of tenure of some officers of parastatal agencies.This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha and issued by Mr Willie Bassey, Director Information, in his office.According to the statement, Buhari ratified the…
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Buhari pays tribute to Ohaneze President-General, Obiozor
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is deeply saddened by the passing of Prof. George Obiozor, the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, worldwide. In a statement by spokesperson for Buhari, Mr Femi Adesina on Thursday in Abuja, he extended heartfelt condolences to Obiozor’s family, the government and people of Imo as well as Ndigbo, at home…
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Buhari mourns longest serving Chief of Warri Kingdom, Rone
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Olu of Warri, all chiefs of the Kingdom, family and friends of the Rone family, over the passage of Chief S.S Rone. Late Rone, Ogienoyibo, was the Obazuaye of Warri and longest serving Chief. In a condolence message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina on Tuesday in Abuja,…
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PCC best suited agency to domicile whistleblowing policy – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) as the best suited agency to domicile the whistleblowing policy of the Federal Government. The president stated this while responding to requests by the Chief Commissioner of the Commission, Chief Abimbola Ayo-Yusuf, and members of the management team during a courtesy visit on Friday in…
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Buhari hosts Tinubu at Presidential Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday night met behind closed door with the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, at his residence in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Newsmen reports that the Special Assistant to the President on Digital Communications, Bashir Ahmad, confirmed this development on his verified Twitter handle. Ahmad said: “President Muhammadu…
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Atiku’s Disqualification: Northerner cannot hand over to another northerner in 2023, lawyer tells court
A lawyer based in Onitsha, Anambra State, Dr Jezie Ekejiuba, has dragged the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, before the Federal High Court Registry, Awka Judicial Division, seeking his disqualification from contesting the 2023 presidential election. The lawyer argued that it will be fundamentally wrong for President Muhammadu Buhari, a…
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2023: Buhari tasks traditional rulers on peaceful electoral process
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on traditional rulers in the country to engage their subjects, especially youths, to shun all acts of violence during the 2023 general elections. Buhari, represented by the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, gave the task at the occassion of 25th anniversary on the throne of the Ona of Abaji and…