by Itunuoluwa Adebo Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Monday there is “no need” for a special prosecutor to investigate alleged Russian involvement in the 2016 election or ties to the Trump campaign, pushing back on persistent Democratic calls for one in the wake of James Comey’s firing. At Monday’s press briefing Spicer said “There is... Read More

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May 4, 2017

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Buhari excited over forex stability – Emefiele

by Azeez Adeniyi Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele on Thursday said the current stability in the foreign exchange market excited President Muhammadu Buhari. Emefiele told this to State House correspondents after briefing the President of the activities of the apex bank in his office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He told... Read More

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March 27, 2017

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Buhari orders Navy to protect Nigeria’s waterways

by Dolapo Adelana The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, on Monday briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the security situation in the country. Ibas, who spoke with State House correspondents at the end of a closed door meeting, said the briefing was routine. He said “It is a routine that we brief... Read More

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March 22, 2017

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What security chiefs discussed with Buhari

by Azeez Adeniyi Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar on Tuesday briefed President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential villa, Abuja. While speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting, Buratai said he brief the President on the general administration of the army. “I briefed... Read More

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March 21, 2017

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Army Chief, Buratai briefs Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari this afternoon received a security briefing from the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai. Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar also briefed the president. The briefing took place inside the President’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buratai, who spoke with State House correspondents after the... Read More

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March 14, 2017

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Buhari receives briefing from Emefiele, signs treaty

Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele on Tuesday briefed President Muhammadu Buhari inside the President’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This is first briefing by the apex bank governor after Buhari returned to the country on Friday, following his 49-day medical vacation in London, United Kingdom. Emefiele was expected to have briefed Buhari on development... Read More

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