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In last Christmas message, Buhari charges Nigerians on hope
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged Nigerians to remain hopeful as they celebrate Christmas. In his last Christmas message as president, Buhari said he has enjoyed the love showed him as president during the previous Christmas periods, promising to give his best till his last day in office. He also urged Nigerians to vote rightly as the next year’s elections draw…
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PCC best agency for whistleblowing policy – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja described the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) as the best suited Agency to domicile the whistleblowing policy of the Federal Government. The President was responding to requests by the Chief Commissioner of the Commission, Hon. Abimbola Ayo-Yusuf and members of the management team during a courtesy visit. He also thanked the Commission for conferring…
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Okupe is an ex-convict, US-based Attorney Seun Lawal replies former NBA president Daudu
A US-based Attorney, Seun Lawal has disagreed with a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Joseph Daudu about the legal status of Dr Doyin Okupe after his conviction by an Abuja Federal High Court earlier this week. Chief Joseph Daudu, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) had earlier in a Facebook post stated that the embattled…
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We can’t pass budget due to ‘obvious problems’ – Senate President
Senate President, Ahmed Lawan said the National Assembly could not pass the 2023 budget on Thursday because it contained many obvious problems. Lawan, speaking during plenary, said the Senate and the House of Representatives Committees have already started work cleaning up the budget. He said the lawmakers will come back after Christmas to pass the budget. “We are not able…
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Buhari commissions first African Quality Assurance Centre in Ogun
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, commissioned the first African Quality Assurance Centre in Sagamu, Ogun State, with assurance to implement the Nigerian Quality Infrastructure Policy aimed at ensuring acceptability of Nigerian products in the global market. President Buhari, who spoke at the occasion, said the centre would encourage such policy and give confidence to producers, manufacturers…
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PHOTO NEWS: Buhari launches National Monitoring and Evaluation App ‘EYEMARK during FEC
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday launched the National Monitoring and Evaluation App ‘EYEMARK. The president launched EYEMARK at the Federal Executive Council which was presided over by him at the State House.
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10 soldiers die, 213 bodies recovered in battle against bandits in Zamfara
No fewer than 213 bodies, comprising terrorists and their collaborators have been recovered days after intense exchanges of gunfire between Nigerian troops and terrorists in some Zamfara communities. The military lost 10 personnel while some civilians were killed when bandits fled toward the communities. It was reported that the ground troops of Operation Hadarin Daji and its air component recorded…
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We remain focused, unbiased – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it will continue to discharge its legal duties lawfully and without bias. DSS Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya said this in a statement on Monday. The statement came on the heels of protests and allegations that the service had filed a suit against Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele.…
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PHOTO NEWS: Airforce 1 crew celebrates Buhari’s 80th birthday
The crew of the Presidential jet, Airforce 1 celebrated the 80th birthday of President Muhammadu Buhari inside the Executive jet. President Buhari left Washington on Saturday on his way to Abuja after attending the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit hosted by President Joe Biden.
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Why Nigeria is the best place to invest, Buhari tells Corporate America
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Washington DC asserted that Nigeria remains the best destination for American investors to put their money. According to the President, aside the population advantage in size and demography, various incentives and policies emplaced by the Nigerian government make the country a destination of choice for investment. Speaking at the U.S – Nigeria Business and Investment…
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