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President Buhari Has Directed The Production Of E-Passports
PoliticsPresident Muhammadu Buhari has directed that the production and personalization of all Nigerian E-passports and related documentation shall be the sole responsibility of the Nigerian Security Printing & Minting Company (NSPMC).
Updates From The Court Of Appeal: The PDP And Atiku/Obi Called Witness Number 179
PoliticsThe PDP and Atiku/Obi called witness number 179 on the witness list: Yalwe Yusuf. He was asked if he voted on Election Day and he said yes.
Court of Appeal Update: PDP And Atiku Call Witness Number 26
PoliticsThe PDP and Atiku/Obi tendered a document to the court. A manual on election technologies and a receipt certifying the said documents from INEC.
Buhari Commends Chanrai Family For Commitment To Nigeria’s Development
NationPresident Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Chanrai family for their commitment to the development of Nigeria through long-term investments, and humanitarian services in providing free health services to the underprivileged.
PDP And Atiku/Obi Called Witness Number 153 On The Witness List
PoliticsFrom the Court of Appeal, more witnesses were called for the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal such as John Desert Makama.
PDP And Atiku/Obi Called Witness Number 118 On The Witness List
PoliticsThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) counsel Abdulrahaman Usman. He was asked if before his nomination as a witness, his name was sent to INEC by his party and he said yes.
Witnesses Are Called In For Presidential Election Petition Tribunal
PoliticsA witness from Kaduna state told the court that there were numerous issues of over-voting in Kano state and that he is an LGA Collation agent for the PDP. The PDP legal team called witness number 143 on the witness list: Jafaru Abbas Ibrahim.
Nigeria’s Debt Grows to N24.947tn in Q1
Business and EconomyA marginal increase of N560.009 billion, representing 2.3 per cent rise in the first quarter (Q1) of 2019, has pushed Nigeria’s total public debt, comprising the federal government, states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) debt stocks to N24.947 trillion or $ 81.274 billion as at March 31, 2019, according to data from the Debt Management Office (DMO).
Buhari Hails Victorious Super Eagles
SportsPresident Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles for another spectacular outing that has confirmed Nigeria’s progress to the Next Level in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2019.
FG Now Feeding Almost 10M Pupils In 32 States
NationThe presidency says the Buhari administration’s National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, now feeds over 9.8 million pupils daily in 32 states as Yobe State joins the programme.
BREAKING: NJC Recommends Appointments Of Justice Tanko
NationThe National Judicial Council, NJC, has recommended the appointments of Justice Tanko Muhammad as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria and eight others as Heads of Court.
PDM Party Clashes Over Petition: National Chairman Seeks Withdrawal
NationThe National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Movement Party, Frank Igwebuike, has told the court of appeal of its intention to withdraw the party's petition by its presidential candidate, Aminchi Habu in the February 23 election seeking nullification of the poll that produced president Muhhamadu Buhari as the winner.
Buhari Set To Send Ministerial Nominees' List To Senate, Lawan Reveals
NationNigerian Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the Senate will before the end of this week, receive the list of ministerial nominees from President Muhammadu Buhari.
Why Sagay Can’t Comment On FG’s Decision To Drop Goje’s Case
NationProf. Itse Sagay (SAN), the Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, PACAC, has said that he cannot speak on the decision of the Muhammadu Buhari-led government to drop the prosecution of Gombe Central senator, Danjuma Goje, because he did not have details of the matter.
Osinbajo On Human Capital Development
Business and EconomyVice President Yemi Osinbajo has continued to emphasize the firm commitment of the Buhari administration on Human Capital Development, stating that the Federal Government is creating economic opportunities for young people, and ensuring a conducive environment for businesses to thrive in the country.
Buhari Congratulates Nigerian Writer
Arts and CulturePresident Muhammadu Buhari has on behalf of all Nigerians congratulated Nigerian writer, Lesley Nneka Arimah, for winning 2019 Caine Prize for African Writing.
Buhari Reviving Education
EducationPresident Muhammadu Buhari says reviving the educational sector, with a renewed focus on teaching valuable lessons like integrity in schools, will require giving priority to the welfare and training of teachers, who directly create the enabling environment for learning.
Buhari Meets NNPC New Management
NationThe New Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Meles Kyari has promised to make NNPC a global company of excellence.
Buhari Congratulates Mrs. Beatrice Ekwueme On 85th Birthday
NationPresident Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to the family of former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme on the 85th birthday of his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Chigozili Ekwueme.
PDP, Atiku Defeated Buhari in Katsina, Party Chairman Tells Tribunal
PoliticsThe State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Katsina State, Salisu Maijigiri, told the Presidential Election Tribunal, that his party’s presidential candidate in the February 23 election, Atiku Abubakar, defeated President Muhammadu Buhari, in the state.