Tag: Visit
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U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson to visit Nigeria, four other countries next week
The U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, would visit Nigeria and four other African countries from March 6 to 13, the U.S. Department of State has said. The spokesperson for the Department, Heather Nauert, said Tillerson would also travel to Addis Ababa, Djibouti, Nairobi and N’Djamena. During his visit to Abuja, Tillerson is expected to…
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Herdsmen/farmers crisis: Buhari visits Nasarawa today
…scheduled to visit Taraba, Zamfara, Benue later As part of efforts to douse tension and restore peace in some troubled states, President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to visit Nasarawa State today. The president is also slated to visit Taraba, Zamfara and Benue states but the dates of the visits are yet to be decided, a…
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Osinbajo’s Kano visit not politically motivated – Presidency clarifies
The presidency on Monday clarified that Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo’s visit to Kano State had no political undertone. The presidency also denied that the vice president met with any political group during the visit. The clarification was contained in a statement made available to journalists by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice-President on Media and…
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Kwankwaso suspends planned visit to Kano amidst security concerns
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has suspended his planned visit to Kano earlier scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 30. The Chairman of Kwankwaso Visit Reception Committee, Dr Rabi’u Bichi, announced the suspension while addressing newsmen in Kano on Monday. He said the decision followed the intervention of some well-meaning Nigerians who called from home and abroad. “This standoff…
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Why Buhari allowed politicians to visit him in London – Presidency
The Presidency on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari recently allowed politicians to visit him in London “due to change in circumstances.” Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina; and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Garba Shehu, disclosed this to pressmen at the Presidential…
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Osinbajo to visit Zamfara on Tuesday
All is now set in Zamfara to receive Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, expected on one-day official visit on July 18. The acting President was scheduled to inaugurate projects executed by Governor Abdulaziz Yari across the state. Some of the projects include Federal Government road linking Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi states which was executed by…
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JUST IN: World boxing champion, Anthony Joshua visits Nigeria in August
Baring any last minute change of plans, world boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, is set to visit Nigeria on a three-day tour in August, during which he would pay courtesy calls on Acting President Yemi Osinbajo in Abuja; and the governors of Lagos and Ogun states. He would also visit some royal fathers, including the…
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Pope to visit South Sudan with Anglican leader
Pope Francis said he wants to make a trip to South Sudan together with the head of the Anglican Church to bring attention to the suffering of people stricken by civil war and famine. Francis made the disclosure in impromptu comments during a visit to Rome’s Anglican church, the first to the parish by a…
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US warns citizens against visiting Gambia
The United States on Saturday warned its citizens against visiting the tourist destination of Gambia. It told those there to consider leaving the country, citing the risk of unrest as President Yahya Jammeh digs in despite losing an election. “The US Department of State warns US citizens against travel to The Gambia because of…