Presidency

November 9, 2015

Presidency releases programme schedule for inauguration of ministers-designate

The Presidency has confirmed that the inauguration of the ministers-designate will be carried out on Wednesday, November 11. From a statement released by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, it was revealed that the ministers-designate are allowed to invite only two guests for their inauguration. The Presidency also revealed that the... Read More

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November 3, 2015

Jonathan is free to visit anytime – Presidency

The Presidency has stated that former President, Goodluck Jonathan, is free to visit the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, whenever he desires. It was reported on Monday, that Jonathan held a rather brief private meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Aso Rock villa. The meeting was the second time Jonathan would be visiting Buhari since he... Read More

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November 3, 2015

Why civil servants’ October salary was delayed – Presidency

The Presidency has explained why Federal Government workers are yet to be paid their salaries for the month of October. Speaking on Monday night, the Presidency said the salary payment was delayed due to a technical issue. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, revealed that there was a crash... Read More

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November 2, 2015

‘Stop spreading false stories’ | ‘You have military dictatorship syndrome’ | Between Presidency and Fayose

The Presidency has uncharacteristically, perhaps naively obliged Ayo Fayose, and it’s now involved in a back and forth with the Ekiti state governor. Recently, at the graduation ceremony of College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, the governor called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to address Nigerians on the true state of the economy. Fayose also spoke about the federal allocation... Read More

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November 1, 2015

Buhari can’t be distracted by Metuh, a broken record – Presidency

The Presidency says it will not paint a false picture of the country to the outside world for the sake of ‘marketing’ Nigeria. Speaking on behalf of the presidency, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said the misdeeds of the Peoples Democratic Party government will not be emulated by the present government. In... Read More

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October 27, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Masked witnesses wanted for Dasuki’s trial | Wike’s woes may affect Amaechi | Senate to screen INEC boss | More stories

Convicted army general mother pleads for mercy. Premium Times APC says PDP declares war against Nigeria Judiciary. Leadership Presidency praises Senate over screening. YNaija FG wants secret trial for Dansuki. Leadership Wike’s sack might affect Amachi’s screening. YNaija Kwankwaso wins tribunal at the Appeal court. Leadership Tribunal sacks Rivers speaker, 20 other legislator. This Day... Read More

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Saraki receives second batch of Buhari's ministerial list from Abba Kyari | YNaija.com

October 27, 2015

#MinisterialScreening: Presidency has nothing but flattering words for the Senate

Ahead of the ministerial screening expected to resume at the Senate on Tuesday, the Presidency has massaged the egos of Nigeria’s Senators. Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang, on Monday, described the performance of the Senate thus far, in glowing words. Senator Enang lauded the maturity, candour... Read More

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October 19, 2015

‘Femi Adesina has made a mockery of himself’ | 5 times PDP took things personal

The Peoples Democratic Party has upped the ante in the department of personal verbal attacks. The opposition party has taken to the cleaners- Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari. Surprisingly, PDP spokesperson Olisa Metuh, left his Special Assistant, Richard Ihediwa, to do the dirty work. Here are 5 swipes taken... Read More

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October 9, 2015

Why Buhari cannot interfere with Saraki’s trial – Presidency

In spite of the meeting with the leadership of the national assembly on Wednesday night, President Muhammadu Buhari will not intervene in the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The lawmakers had gone into the meeting with a glimmer of hope that the President may be disposed to intervening... Read More

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Buhari's meeting with Saraki, Dogara, NASS leaders | YNaija.com

October 9, 2015

How Dogara’s effort to reconcile Saraki, Buhari failed

A late night meeting was called between President Muhammadu Buhari and the leaders of the National Assembly on Wednesday. It was hoped by all and sundry that the President and Senate President may finally settle their discord and be on the same page. But it turns out no such thing happened as Speaker of the... Read More

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October 8, 2015

Presidency will react to criticism of Buhari’s ministerial list in the fullness of time

While criticisms and reactions continue to trail the announcement of the ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Presidency has decided not to react just yet. The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, had on Wednesday, announced 21 names from the ministerial list sent to him on September 30. As soon as the names became public knowledge, everyone... Read More

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October 4, 2015

Presidency is working closely with the UK on Diezani’s case

The presidency is in collaboration with British law enforcement over the corruption and money laundering allegations against former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Diezani was arrested in London on Friday, by the United Kingdom National Crime Agency. On Sunday, a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu, revealed that the matter is being handled with... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Peoples Democratic Party zones 2019 presidency to the North

The Peoples Democratic Party has zoned its presidential candidate for the 2019 general elections to the North. Acting National Chairman of the the PDP, Uche Secondus, revealed this on Wednesday while receiving the report of the PDP Post-Election Review Committee. He said, “We, members of the party and the National Working Committee, have resolved that our presidential candidate for... Read More

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September 29, 2015

The vote of confidence in Saraki is a show of force by the Senate

The Nigerian Senate has declared its intention in very clear terms to the Presidency. 83 out of the 109 Senators in the upper chamber of the National Assembly have passed a vote of confidence on Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The vote of confidence passed on Bukola Saraki is indication that the level of influence the... Read More

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September 29, 2015

Abati’s grudge with Nigerian journalists

Veteran journalist and former Special Adviser on Media to Goodluck Jonathan, Reuben Abati, has spoken on his grouse with journalists while he served in the presidency. Abati- who was often maligned during his tenure as the former President’s mouthpiece- said on Monday that many journalists did not understand the delicate and sensitive nature of his former... Read More

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September 20, 2015

Saraki should hire a good team of lawyers – Presidency

The Presidency says it has nothing to do with the corruption and false assets declaration trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. It also said it would not tolerate the linking of President Buhari to the proceedings at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, stressed that Buhari would not interfere with the judicial... Read More

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September 17, 2015

Presidency’s negotiations with Boko Haram supposedly ‘informal’

President Muhammadu Buhari, revealed on French television on Wednesday, that the Federal government, had commenced negotiations with Boko Haram. Investigative journalist, Ahmed Saldika, immediately countered the claim with a series of tweets, stating that members of the terrorist sect, were not interested in negotiations. Hence, the folks at Vanguard went digging, and now reports that... Read More

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September 17, 2015

“Buhari is not moving Aso Villa chapel” | Presidency explains what’s really happening

The Presidency, has said that the widespread speculation that President Muhammadu Buhari may be moving the Aso Rock chapel, is false. Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, says the President should not be accused of trying to relocate the church, because of the ‘sorting out of some procedural issues’.... Read More

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September 16, 2015

Why Aso Villa chapel may possibly be relocated

Purported primary reason- It is too close to President Buhari’s bedroom and kitchen. Vanguard reports that the Presidency is under pressure to relocate the Villa Chapel due to its proximity to the official residence of Buhari. Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo was said to have intentionally built the church to be very close to the President’s residence... Read More

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September 4, 2015

Assets declaration: Presidency says ‘PDP has neither shame nor conscience’

The Peoples Democratic Party doesn’t believe the content of the assets declared by President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. The party therefore requested that the assets forms submitted by the pair to the Code of Conduct Bureau, be made public. In response, the President and Vice President, stated that the Code of Conduct... Read More

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August 31, 2015

5 things we learnt from Presidency’s reply to Jonathan’s Ministers

The Ministers of the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, came out to defend their good names and the integrity of the last administration, on Sunday. A few hours after they released their statement, the Presidency, uncharacteristically responded swiftly. Here are 5 things we learnt from the Presidency’s rebuttal, issued by Garba Shehu. 1. Presidency isn’t buying... Read More

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August 16, 2015

Buhari can’t be controlled – Presidency

The Presidency has said that President Muhammadu Buhari, cannot be controlled by anyone. Speaking through Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Mallam Shehu Garba, the Presidency stated that Buhari is a listening leader, who is ready to listen to anyone. Garba said that President Buhari is by law unable to ignore the looting of public... Read More

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Presidency says it won’t distrupt MEND ex-leaders meeting

The Presidency has said it has no plan to disrupt the meeting of top MEND ex-Niger Delta militants scheduled to hold in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state on Saturday. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina disclosed this on Friday in an interview. One of the top ex-militants in the Niger Delta, Government Ekpemupolo... Read More

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Buhari never said US helped Boko Haram – Presidency

The Presidency has denied the widespread report that President Buhari accused the United States Government of helping in the growth of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said there was no truth in the reports, which he described as widely off mark. Adesina released a statement on... Read More

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Here’s why Buhari will probe Jonathan’s administration only

The Presidency has explained why only Jonathan’s administration will be probed. The president’s spokesman Femi Adesina gave this explanation briefly in a tweet today. See the embedded tweet below: … But for a proper take -off of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s government, there is need to look into the immediate past government. — Femi Adesina... Read More

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Buhari can travel with 4 of his children if he wants – Presidency

The Presidency has reacted to the criticisms of President Buhari, for including his son, Yusuf Buhari, in his 33-man delegation to the United States. Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, informed Premium Times, that Buhari did not break any rule by taking his son along to the US. Adesina said it was a norm for presidents to travel... Read More

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Buhari will make 6,000 appointments – Presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari will make no fewer than 6,000 appointments. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, revealed this, while urging Nigerians to be patient with the President, whom he says will be fair to everyone. Buhari, has been overtly criticised for not constituting his cabinet and appointing people into... Read More

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This Senator knows for sure that Buhari and Saraki are not at war

Senator, representing Bauchi South at the National Assembly, Ali Wakili, has debunked any insinuations that there is a cold war between President Muhammad Buhari and the Senate. Punch reports that Wakili, while speaking at a press conference in Bauchi on Monday, said such reports were meant to create “bad blood” between Buhari and the Senate... Read More

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Opinion: With Buhari, Nigeria is on auto-pilot

by Jafaar Jafaar Feelers in the presidency say the president is at home with his solo governance, taking advice from a few gerontocrats surrounding him. A 75-year-old Mamman Daura (an older nephew of the president) is the most powerful man in the president’s life. Daura is said to be vetoing most decisions. When ex-Nigerian president,... Read More

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PDP should stop misleading Nigerians about bailout funds – Presidency

The Peoples Democratic Party claims that the bailout fund made available by the Federal Government, was gotten from the Excess Crude Account. However, the Presidency says the money came entirely from dividends and taxes paid to the Federation Account by the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company. The Presidency says the PDP is intentionally misleading the public by... Read More

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