Presidency

January 23, 2017

Ezinne Ukoha: Trump won the presidency, but he lost America (And that’s great news)

by Ezinne Ukoha Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 45th President of the United States of America. The so-called peaceful transition of power has essentially taken place and for those of us who despise our new Commander-in-Chief — this new reality is almost too much to bear. When Barack Obama became the 44th... Read More

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January 22, 2017

Sincere Nigerians already noticing Buhari’s achievements – Presidency

The Presidency on Sunday said sincere Nigerians are already noticing achievements made so far by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this in a statement. Shehu was reacting to criticisms from a former House of Representatives member from Kano State, Dr. Junaidu Mohammed. He... Read More

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January 19, 2017

Pres. Buhari was not snubbed for Trump’s inauguration – Presidency

The presidency has denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari was snubbed for the inauguration of president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump. In a statement on Thursday, media aide to the President, Malam Garba Shehu, said, “Gentlemen, I think we should respond to refute this falsehood. The US does not invite Heads of State or President... Read More

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January 12, 2017

Nigeria’s relationship with Taiwan unchanged – Presidency

The Presidency has dismissed what it called “incorrect media reports” stating a severing of ties between Nigeria and Taiwan. A statement by media aide to President Muhammadu said the relationship between both countries remained unchanged. “The correct position is that the official relationship between Nigeria and Taiwan has been at the level of trade representation... Read More

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January 12, 2017

Just In: Pres. Buhari in closed-door meeting with security chiefs

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently holding a closed-door meeting with security chiefs. The reason for the meeting remains unknown as at the time of filing this report. According to the Twitter handle of the Presidency, @NGRPresident, those attending the meeting include the National Security Adviser, Service Chiefs, Heads of Intelligence Agencies, IG Police and the... Read More

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January 8, 2017

N5000 stipend: How beneficiaries were chosen – Presidency

The Presidency has said beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s monthly N5000 stipend to vulnerable Nigerians were chosen before the emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari. This was in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity to the Vice President, Laolu Akande on Sunday. Akande said the Community-Based Targeting, CBT model of the... Read More

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January 4, 2017

Ignore anyone who says N5000 stipend is a hoax – Presidency

The Presidency on Wednesday asked Nigerians to ignore comments made by Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose about the payment N5000 stipends to vulnerable Nigerians. Fayose had described the claim as a mere propaganda after the Federal Government announced it has commenced payment. The governor challenged the federal government to publish the names and account numbers... Read More

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December 31, 2016

Magu has not been sacked – Presidency

The presidency has dismissed rumours that acting chairman of the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has been sacked. In a series of tweets on Saturday by Garba Shehu, media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, the presidency said, “We are reading reports that the EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu has been sacked. “No report... Read More

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December 27, 2016

American billionaire sponsoring education of released Chibok girls – Presidency

The Presidency on Tuesday revealed the identity of the sponsor of the education of the released Chibok girls. Senior special assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu stated this while speaking on the state of the girls. He said, “A black American billionaire, Mr. Robert Smith who is currently sponsoring the... Read More

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December 26, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: “Why is the president appearing weak?” – Hon Jibrin has a word or two for President Buhari

Let’s throw our minds back a bit. Sometime in mid-October, the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Mrs Aisha Buhari granted what turned out to be a highly controversial interview with the BBC. The summary of her grievances with her husband’s leadership which she did not fail to share was: President Buhari’s government had been hijacked.... Read More

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December 22, 2016

No Chibok girls have been released – Presidency

The presidency on Thursday dismissed rumours that some Chibok girls have been released by the Boko Haram sect. Early Thursday, news on the online media said an additional 21 Chibok girls were released. But in a statement, senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said the news was false. Shehu... Read More

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December 19, 2016

‘Buhari begins plans to reshuffle cabinet next year’

The Presidency has hinted the Senate about possible ministerial appointments early next year, Guardian reports. Sources said on Sunday that the President is planning to reshuffle his cabinet and drop 10 ministers. It was gathered that the Presidency has lobbied leaders of the Senate to secure prompt and less rancorous screening process. Two positions are... Read More

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December 13, 2016

“I will be leaving my businesses before January 20” – Trump

President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump says he will be leaving his businesses so he could focus on leading the country. Trump, who made the announcement moments ago via his Twitter account, added that leaving his businesses was not mandatory according to the law. He tweeted, “Even though I am not mandated... Read More

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December 12, 2016

Presidency refutes story on replacement of Olonisakin, Ibas as service chiefs

The presidency on Tuesday refuted a report that President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the replacement of Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin and Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, as Service Chiefs. In a statement by special adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the Presidency said the report... Read More

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December 9, 2016

2019 election: Buhari gave no directive on National ID cards – Presidency

The Presidency has dismissed as misleading reports that President Muhammadu Buhari ordered that national identity cards be used in the 2019 elections. A statement by Mr Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, said that for avoidance of any doubt, the President has made no such order. He... Read More

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December 4, 2016

Economy: Sanusi doesn’t have all the facts – Presidency

The presidency has replied a statement made by former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi querying the policies of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Emir of Kano also warned against borrowing $30bn stating that it had grave consequences. But in a reply on Saturday by the senior special assistant to the president on media... Read More

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November 25, 2016

I won’t allow padding of 2017 budget – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he would not allow the series of ‘injections and padding’ that characterized the 2016 budget to repeat itself with the 2017 budget. The President was quoted to have said this during a visit by members of the Governance Support Group (GSG), led by Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, at the state house, Abuja,... Read More

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November 17, 2016

N’Delta militants frustrating peace talks, development projects – Presidency

The Presidency has said Niger Delta militant groups continue to frustrate the Federal Government efforts to ensure peace in the region. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu was quoted as saying this in an interview he granted to a Kano-based radio station,... Read More

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November 15, 2016

There may be famine in 2017, Presidency warns Nigerians

Nigerians have been warned to prepare for the possibility of a famine in January 2017. According to a statement by the Presidency, the disclosure was made by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, during an interview with a Kano-based radio station, Pyramid Radio, on Monday. Shehu disclosed that... Read More

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November 2, 2016

Presidency to re-submit $29.96 loan request

The Presidency says it would re-submit the $29.96bn loan request rejected by the Senate on Tuesday, according to Reuters. Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed made the disclosure to reporters on Wednesday in Abuja. He said, “It is not unusual for the government and the Senate to have some disagreements, they want more... Read More

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October 31, 2016

YNaija Editorial: A sloppy Presidency

The rejection of ambassadorial appointments by two nominees, and the controversy around another nomination last week, call into question the way the Buhari administration operates. Two nominees Usman Bugaje, from the President’s home state of Katsina, said his ‘hands are full’, and Pauline Tallen said she cannot accept the posting, to take care of her... Read More

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October 30, 2016

Public declaration of assets not a requirement of the law – Presidency

The Presidency on Saturday said declaration of assets by public office holders cannot be enforced by President Muhammadu Buhari. This was stated by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu in an interview. Shehu said the President cannot compel his ministers and appointees to declare their assets publicly. He further... Read More

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October 29, 2016

I am in charge of Nigeria not Mamman Daura – Buhari (WATCH)

President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed claims that he is not in control of the Presidency. Buhari made the clarification while responding to a question on The Osasu Show. In his response Buhari made reference to Sahara Reporters saying, “I don’t know where they get their news from. “I stood for the election, I visited every local government in... Read More

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October 27, 2016

‘I am a proud member of the presidency cabal’ – SGF

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal, says he has “no apologies” for being part of those who have the ears of President Muhammadu Buhari. He said this during an interview with Channels Television stating that as SGF he needed to have access to the president daily. “I am honoured to be... Read More

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October 21, 2016

[The Presidential blog]: Appointments left right and center

The President has been busy lately. Making nominations to different roles within MDAs. It’s hard to tell whether this is a knee-jerk reaction to his wife’s criticisms last week or just the natural course of things. Within one week, President Buhari has sent in nominations for confirmation to two Supreme court justices amidst the judges’... Read More

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October 20, 2016

EFCC plans to rearrest me, Fani-Kayode cries out

Former Minister of Aviation Chief Femi Fani-Kayode says he has uncovered a plot by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest him on trumped-up charges. Writing on his Facebook page on Thursday Fani-Kayode said the anti-graft agency is acting on the orders of the Presidency. The statement read, “I have been reliably informed... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Dear Reuben Abati, Nigeria’s problems are caused by men, not spirits

by Joachim Mac-Ebong Since the end of the Jonathan administration, Reuben Abati has returned to his prolific commentary on Nigerian politics and society, sometimes writing three or four times a week. In all this, he has rarely dwelt on life as Goodluck Jonathan’s media aide. He dabbled into it in the immediate aftermath of leaving... Read More

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October 14, 2016

Everything you need to know about the 21 released #ChibokGirls (PHOTOS)

It is no longer news that 21 of the over 200 abducted girls were released on Thursday. There have been many questions on how the release of the girls was secured. The Presidency Office of Digital Engagement (PODE) has released eleven Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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