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September 1, 2018

The Late 5: There’s a special attraction to Buhari – Presidency to Trump; Presidential aspirants will sign undertaking – PDP | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Beijing on Saturday to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation holding between September 3 and 4 as part of a six-day official visit to China. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity,... Read More

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August 28, 2018

Only God knows when Leah Sharibu will return – Femi Adesina

Presidential Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, on Tuesday said that God alone knows when Leah Sharibu, the only Christian and last among the abducted 110 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Dapchi, Yobe, yet to be released from the captivity of Boko Haram will be freed. Speaking on Tuesday on Channels Television‘s Sunrise Daily, Adesina noted that although he believes that... Read More

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August 28, 2018

The Big 5: Nothing will be spared to bring Leah Sharibu home – Presidency; PDP demands response from Buhari on Trump’s ‘lifeless’ comment | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Leah Sharibu, the only Christian and last among the abducted 110 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Dapchi, Yobe, yet to be released from the captivity of Boko Haram has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to save her. A 35 second audio recording in Hausa and picture obtained by The... Read More

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August 21, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari replies Tambuwal with 800m Daura trek, History will judge me well on my performance in Ekiti – Fayose | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation t0day: President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday shunned protocol and walked 800metres from the Eid-praying ground in Daura to his private residence, an action the Presidency has termed; ‘a demonstration of his fitness to run for a second term.’ According to the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu: “I... Read More

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August 13, 2018

Just In: Osinbajo will be Buhari’s running mate in 2019 – Presidency

The Presidency has given a hint that the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo will be the running mate of President Muhammadu Buhari as he seeks to be re-elected for a second term in 2019. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, revealed this on Monday in a chat with newsmen at... Read More

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The Big 5: Governors to stop movement of herdsmen in South East, IGP deploys 30,000 Police officers for Ekiti poll and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governors of the South-East states have resolved to stop the movement of cattle in the zone, following increased challenges in the movement of herdsmen and the resultant effect of clashes with farmers. Chairman of the South East Governors forum, David Umahi of Ebonyi, who read the... Read More

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The Late 5: Miyetti Allah says Plateau killings ‘retaliatory’, Presidency says attacks are politically motivated and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has described Sunday killings by suspected herdsmen in three local government areas (LGAs) in Plateau State as retaliatory. Chairman of North-Central Zone of the association, Danladi Ciroma who accused the communities of shielding alleged cow thieves and... Read More

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The Late 5: APC elects Oshiomhole as National Chairman, Buhari urges party members to keep faith with the party and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The All Progressives Congress has confirmed former Edo Governor, Adams Oshiomhole as its National Chairman on Saturday. Oshiomhole and 18 others were returned unopposed after a voice affirmation by party members in an announcement made by the Chairman of the 2018 Convention Committee and Governor of Jigawa... Read More

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The Late 5: Presidency says approval of $1bn for purchase of weapons is not final, US sanctions seven Russian oligarchs, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has described the coordinated bank robbery in Offa, Kwara State, which left several persons dead and injured as “a despicable act committed by cruel individuals.” In a post on his Facebook page, Saraki said he and Governor Abdulfatah... Read More

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The Late 5: Buhari says he wasn’t aware police IG disobeyed him, Plane crash kills 49 people in Nepal, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he had no idea that the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, flouted his directive to relocate to Benue State during the crisis. Buhari said this during his visit to Makurdi. The President said he did the needful by... Read More

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December 31, 2017

“I thought I was 74 but I was told I was 75” “You mean Lagos will remain smelling like this into the New Year?” | Read our top 10 quotes from last week

Last week, President Buhari pulled every trick in the book to ensure that he doesn’t return in 2019. First there was fuel scarcity, then there was a documentary of the President’s Softer Side starring Garba Shehu, Femi Adesina, Buhari’s children and every other person working in Aso Rock, released at the height of the unnecessary... Read More

Thinking Through

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December 30, 2017

Surprisingly, the Presidency wants to explain reasons ‘dead people’ were given appointments

It is rather ‘amazing’ that the Presidency will want to attempt to explain why it released a controversial list of appointments that has dead men and duplications inherent in it. The list also shows duplications and appointments of individuals that are no longer in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) – like loyalists of the... Read More

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December 28, 2017

It’s ‘fake news’, Buhari’s son is still in Nigeria – Presidency

The Presidency has dismissed as fake news an online story that President Muhammadu Buhari‘s only son, Yusuf Buhari was flown out of the country early Thursday morning for further treatment. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a text message... Read More

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November 14, 2017

The good intentions of Buhari towards the South East should not be doubted – Presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has been fair to he indigenes of the South East, the Presidency has said – downplaying claims of marginalisation. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this in an opinion article he wrote to coincide with Buhari’s two-day visit to Ebonyi and Anambra which would start on Tuesday... Read More

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November 13, 2017

“This is hooliganism. It is not opposition politics” | Presidency attacks Lamido

The presidency on Sunday accused a former governor of Jigawa, Sule Lamido of being morally bankrupt. A Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu was reacting to an interview Mr Lamido granted recently. According to him, Mr Lamido allegedly attacked President Buhari over the ongoing war against corruption. “It is... Read More

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November 4, 2017

There will soon be movies about how Jonathan’s government failed – Garba Shehu

The Presidency has said the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration will continue to blame the 16-year rule of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Nigeria’s challenges. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said this in a recent interview with Punch. Shehu said it was important to talk about the mistakes... Read More

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October 27, 2017

You have lost your capacity for rational thinking | PDP blasts Garba Shehu over Maina saga

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said Garba Shehu, spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari has lost the capacity for rational thinking. What happened: Garba Shehu in a statement had alleged that government officials loyal to former President Goodluck Jonathan reinstated ex-pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina. PDP’s response: Dayo Adeyeye, the opposition party’s spokesman, in a statement on Thursday... Read More

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October 3, 2017

Why we won’t adopt the 2014 Confab report – Presidency

The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu on Channels Television’s programme on the event of Nigeria’s 57th Independence anniversary celebrations, has reiterated this administration’s resolve not to adopt the 2014 Confab report. Why? “It was not an inclusive conference. You very well recall that the leaders of our own party – whether ACN... Read More

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October 3, 2017

The era of “settling” critics to keep quiet has ended – Garba Shehu

The senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu has advised those who intentionally criticise meaningful government policies and programmes with the hope of being bribed to keep quiet. Excerpts: Reacting to the criticisms trailing President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independence Day speech, Garba said, “As for those critics who are used to being settled... Read More

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September 21, 2017

Why Fulani herdsmen are not terrorists – Garba Shehu

Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has said killer Fulani herdsmen are criminals but not terrorists. He said this on Channels TV on Thursday while responding to a question on why the Federal Government did not declare the herdsmen terrorists. Background: Following the numerous killing of innocent Nigerians, especially farmers... Read More

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September 15, 2017

Why were you silent on Nnamdi Kanu’s calls for war? | Garba Shehu replies Ezekwesili

The Presidency has berated former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, for accusing President Muhammadu Buhari of being a tribal leader. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this in a statement on Thursday. Shehu’s statement was in response to Ezekwesili’s warning to the President not to alienate the Igbos with... Read More

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September 10, 2017

Despite paucity of funds, this administration will provide succour to victims of natural disasters – Presidency

As reported by Daily Trust, Nigeria is faced with paucity of funds and technological limitations to handle large-scale and complex emergencies, Presidency has said. It said despite this, President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration would do everything possible to give succour to victims of natural disasters across Nigeria. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media... Read More

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September 8, 2017

You will do better as a Nollywood scriptwriter | Ezekwesili tells Garba Shehu

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has chastised the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu for engaging in ‘sycophancy’. The former minister was reacting to an article by Garba Shehu titled ‘A President’s 32” TV’. Shehu, in the article, praised Buhari for his simplicity as represented by a... Read More

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September 8, 2017

Opinion: President Buhari and Garba Shehu’s blind hypocrisy

by Jude Ndukwe When you think you have seen it all and nothing from the presidency could surprise you any longer, then you are hit with even a more mundane celebration of oddities by Buhari and his team members. Nothing is more ludicrous and banal than a Senior Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria... Read More

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September 5, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] The one time we got Garba Shehu’s joke

We have a peculiar relationship with the President’s media advisor, Garba Shehu. Not that there’s any relationship so to say but we find that he often makes us tick – not always in the best of ways – and his attempts at humour often fall flat with us. Remember the time he tried to pass... Read More

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August 29, 2017

“No chief of staff can create hurdles for a president and survive the next day” – Garba Shehu

The senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu says no chief of staff who creates problems for the president “will survive the next day”. He said this in response to some allegations levelled against the chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari. He said, “A careful assessment of some these... Read More

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August 28, 2017

Why Abba Kyari supported Osinbajo in Buhari’s absence

by Alexander O. Onukwue Contrary to the widespread speculation that a cabal was working against Yemi Osinbajo when he was Acting President, he received the support of the Aso Villa administrative machinery as organised under the leadership of Chief of Staff Abba Kyari. This was contained in a corrective issued against The Punch by... Read More

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Abba Kyari

August 28, 2017

Understanding Abba Kyari through the lens of Garba Shehu

by Alexander O. Onukwue The senior special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, released a long statement debunking media reports that there has been a cabal working to undermine Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The over one thousand words statement made to express the view of a united Presidential team,... Read More

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August 27, 2017

No ‘cabal’ can subdue Buhari – Presidency

In reaction to claims that a certain cabal tries everything possible to make sure Muhammadu Buhari does not succeed, the Presidency Sunday, declared that no cabal or official in the Presidency can hijack the powers of Buhari. The claims includes that the same group of people also usually attempt to subjugate the vice president, Yemi... Read More

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August 26, 2017

Farooq Keprogi: This is why Garba Shehu is failing at his job

by Farooq Kperogi People who know that presidential spokesman Malam Garba Shehu was my undergraduate journalism teacher never fail to email, call, or text me each time his media interventions on behalf of the president ignite a PR storm—such as now. I guess it’s because I’ve stated many times here that he was my most... Read More

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