Tag: Presidency
Presidency didn’t authorise takeover of NASS by DSS – Osinbajo
Nigeria's acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has said the Presidency did not authorise the takeover of the National Assembly on…
Presidency appeals to National Assembly to reconvene
The Presidency on Sunday appealed to the National Assembly (NASS) to reconvene as urgent matters pending before it may affect…
PDP’s claim that Buhari’s travelling abroad to allow unconstitutional actions ridiculous – Presidency
The Presidency on Thursday described claims by the Peoples Democratic Party that President Muhammadu Buhari had taken a 10-day leave…
Buhari not aware of moves to impeach Gov Ortom – Presidency
The Presidency has condemned attempts in some quarters to drag the name of President Muhammadu Buhari into the on-going political…
Herdsmen attack: Presidency insists politicians behind killings
The Presidency on Sunday insisted that politicians are behind some of the killings being experienced in the country, especially the…
Buhari will sign 2018 Budget Wednesday – Presidency
The Presidency has affirmed that Muhammadu Buhari will sign the 2018 Appropriation Bill into law on Wednesday at 12p.m.
Presidency releases Buhari’s Administration Fact Sheet
The Presidency this week released a Factsheet outlining the policy and programme achievements of the Buhari Administration since it assumed…
We didn’t ask politicians above 70 years not to vie for 2019 presidency – Northern coalition
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) on Wednesday denied asking politicians above 70 years to abstain from contesting the 2019…
Buhari never said all Nigerian youths are lazy – Presidency
The Presidency on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari never said all Nigerian youths are lazy as being reported in the…
How suspended NEMA Director-General stole N1 billion – Presidency
Mohammed Sani Sidi, the director-general of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and seven of the agency’s directors allegedly stole…
Atiku declares for 2019 Presidency
Nigeria's former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday declared his intention to run for president in 2019 on the platform…
PDP’s decision dragging APC, INEC to UN laughable – Presidency
The presidency on Saturday described as laughable the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to drag the All Progressives…
2019: APC mediates between Presidency and National Assembly
The leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) has resolved to constitute a committee to look into differences between the Executive…
Presidency to Clark: State of emergency in Borno can’t win terrorists war
The Presidency has responded to a former Minister of Information, Edwin Clark, who asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a…
Presidency, National Assembly set to review trade treaties
An aide to the President of the Senate, Bamidele Omishore says the Presidency and National Assembly are partnering to review…
Presidency says 67% of Nigerians live below poverty line
Mrs Maryam Uwais, the Special Advisor to the President, Social Protection, says about 67 per cent of Nigerian population live…
Presidency condemns CAN, assures Nigerians Buhari poses no threat to democracy
The Presidency has condemned a statement credited to General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr Musa Asake,…
Presidency pleased with outcomes of polls in Anambra central, others
The Presidency has described as a ‘welcome development’ the outcome of the elections organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission…
Senate urged to lift ban on confirmation of nominees
The Presidency has urged the Senate to lift the embargo on confirmation of nominees sent to it by President Muhammadu…
Presidency summons stakeholders over fuel Scarcity
Presidency on Tuesday in Abuja summoned critical stakeholders in the nation’s oil sector and the leadership of security agencies in…
God said to me, go for the presidency – Tunde Bakare
Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Latter Rain Assembly has revealed what God told him in secret - go for the…
How T.B. Joshua helped George Weah win Liberia’s presidency – Fani-Kayode
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Femi Fani-Kayode has revealed that it was Prophet T.B. Joshua's prayers that assisted George Weah,…
My supporters want me to contest for presidency again – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says his supporters have been putting pressure on him to contest the 2019 presidential election.
Presidency and NASS are partners for better Nigeria – SGF
The new Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, on Monday, said the Presidency was not in…
Buhari’s appointments not lopsided – Presidency
The presidency on Saturday rubbished claims that appointments made so far by President Muhammadu Buhari were lopsided in favour of…
I don’t want to be president in 2019 – Orji Kalu
Former Abia governor and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Orji Kalu has distanced himself from campaign…
There Is No $25 billion NNPC Contracts Anywhere – Presidency
The Presidency on Sunday said no contracts worth 25 billion dollars were awarded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC),
Presidency: Buhari’s discussion with World Bank President twisted
The Presidency on Friday said the discussion between President Muhammadu Buhari and the World Bank Group President, Jim Yong Kim was…
I’m the next president of Nigeria – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, is confident of winning the coming presidential election when Nigerians elect a new president in…
Presidency commended on recession exit
A social advocacy group, Citizens for Progress and National Development, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the turnaround of the…