The United Kingdom has denied media reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is in London to hold talks with former president Goodluck Jonathan and Niger Delta militants.
This position was contained in a statement signed by the press officer of the British High Commission in Abuja, Joe Abuku.
“Media reports suggesting that the British government has set up a meeting with President Buhari, former President Jonathan and representatives of Niger Delta...
Thursday, 9 June 2016
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr Ben Akabueze, former Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning, the new Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation.
Until his appointment, Akabueze was the Special Adviser to the President on Budget Matters.
A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adeshina said that the appointment is part of an ongoing exercise to further reposition the office...
President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded a list of 47 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation.
While presenting the list during plenary, Senate President, Bukola Saraki said that Buhari requested expeditious confirmation of the nominees. .
“I have the honour to forward the attached list of 47 career foreign service officers as ambassador designates for consideration and confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Copies...
Wednesday, 8 June 2016
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
on Wednesday lamented the passing away of former Super Eagles captain and coach, Stephen Keshi.
The Vice President in a statement said that the news of the sudden demise of Stephen Keshi has saddened the nation.
Osinbajo said that as captain and coach of the Super Eagles, Keshi's service, dedication and achievements, including lifting the African Nations Cup both as player and coach, remained a great testament to...
The recruitment of 500,000 teachers promised by President Muhammadu Buhari in his Democracy Day broadcast will begin on Sunday.
A statement issued on Wednesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice-President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, said the recruitment would be done online.
According to the statement, the 500,000 Teacher Corps, nicknamed N-Power Teach on the portal, is one of the three direct job creation and training schemes...
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, eulogized former Super Eagles captain and coach, Stephen Keshi, saying that Nigerian football would not be the same without him.
Keshi passed away in the early hours of Wednesday at his home in Benin city.
Buhari who is on a 10-day vacation in London said that
Nigerians would miss Keshi because he gave his all for the country.
He also said that with Keshi’s death, Nigeria has lost a great sportsman, football...
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