In this job of speaking for others, the spokesman must get his timing right. The role of a spokesman, especially for the government, has come under scrutiny since President Muhammadu Buhari announced the appointment of Femi Adesina and Garba Shehu as the official mouthpiece of his administration. The voices of scrutiny recently went a notch... Read More

June 23, 2015

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Is Femi Adesina a journalist or presidential spokesman?

We’re a tad bit confused this morning. Femi Adesina, is behind this state of confusion and bemusement. How?- The former Editor-in-Chief of The Sun momentarily slipped into journalist-mode this morning, June 23, when instead of informing Nigerians, he appeared to also be bereft of information. Perhaps, we could be forgiven for expecting Adesina to disseminate... Read More

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June 23, 2015

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Presidential Spokespersons: Between publicity and communication

By Yushau A. Shuaib Before the eventual announcement of Femi Adesina and Garba Shehu as spokespersons to the newly elected President Muhammadu, there had been wide speculations that either of the two would emerge. Their deserving appointments came with confusion and challenges. The two share the same portfolio but with different designations with Femi Adesina... Read More

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June 23, 2015

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Why Buhari picked Femi Adesina as Special Adviser

President Buhari, has revealed the reason behind his decision to appoint Femi Adesina, as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. On Monday, June 22, while meeting with State House correspondents, Buhari said it was not by accident that he appointed one of the best journalists in the country. The President said he employed Adesina to consistently... Read More

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June 18, 2015

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How I became Buhari’s Special Adviser – Femi Adesina

Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, has revealed how he forged a relationship with President Muhammadu Buhari, which led to him being appointed to the Presidency. Adesina, who is a respected journalist, was until recently, the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Sun, says he has believed in Buhari as far back when he was... Read More

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June 17, 2015

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Like old wine, Buhari gets better with age – Presidency

The Presidency has reacted to a statement credited to President Buhari during a recent audience he granted Nigerians resident in South Africa, where he was quoted as saying that: “I wish I became Head of State when I was a governor. Now at 72, there is a limit to what I can do.” Special Adviser to... Read More

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June 9, 2015

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President Buhari reacts to National Assembly leadership elections

Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, has issued the reaction of Muhammadu Buhari, to the election of the leaders of both chambers of the National Assembly. Senator Bukola Saraki was elected Senate President while Yakubu Dogara, emerged as Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives. In a series of... Read More

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May 31, 2015

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Twitter reacts to President Buhari’s latest appointments

by Anike Jacobs Move over Reuben and Doyin, two new persons are taking over your office! President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the first set of appointments into his administration. President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the first set of appointments into his administration. The President on Sunday evening, May 31st 2015 named Mr Femi Adesina and... Read More

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May 20, 2015

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Buhari appoints special adviser on Media and publicity

by Ranti Joseph There is an indication that the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari might have appointed his first official by naming the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of The Sun newspapers, Femi Adesina, as his Special Adviser (SA) on Media and Publicity. Though not yet formally announced, Thisday reports that has been concluded but merely waiting for some... Read More

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November 9, 2013

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Femi Adesina: Gazing inside my Anambra crystal ball

by Femi Adesina By the way, we have not heard much from the futurologists about this Anambra election. I think they are playing safe, lest we know they are as blind as bats, when their predictions fail. They know it is a dicey race, so they’re not sticking out their necks. Mum is the word. ... Read More

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October 4, 2013

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Femi Adesina: Jonathan’s National Day broadcast

by Femi Adesina Holy Moses! Our President is getting gradually born again. Was this not the man, who just last year, said we did not need a national conference since the National Assembly was in place to play that role? It shows that a man can always change his mind for good. If we were... Read More

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September 7, 2013

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Femi Adesina: The Last dance with my mother

by Femi Adesina I cried for 14 straight days after my mum passed. And I did it anywhere– in the office, at home, in the traffic, in church, everywhere. I lost count of the days, until when my secretary, Mrs Jane Nwosu, sent me a text message after she had just left my office one... Read More

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September 1, 2013

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Tonnie Iredia: Oil or no oil, Nigeria has a problem

by Tonnie Iredia Unlike most speakers who dwelt on the exhaustible nature of oil, Anyim revealed that even if oil does not finish, we are about to lose our major buyer- the United States. From the articulate contributions of these 2 high ranking government officials I became a bit unsure of who actually needed to... Read More

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August 31, 2013

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Femi Adesina: Buhari, 2015 and the parable of 2 sons

by Femi Adesina With all due respect, Buhari is not indispensable… If Buhari runs and fails in 2015, he would have finally eroded the Buhari myth, which has kept many of his followers going over the years. And that would be quite tragic. A nation should not lose all its heroes, in the name of... Read More

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