Tag: Garba Shehu

THE GOOD IN GOODBYE

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A popular saying tells us that ‘there’s no good in goodbye.’ Really? I’ve been turning it round in my head, and I think there may actually be some good in goodbye. In fact, a lot of good. Let’s go.   I recently wrote about my ancestors and forebears in the presidential media office, those who have served since the 1970s. They did their best, and left. A board sits on the wall in the office, with their pictures, and the time and period they served. Another picture joined the pantheon…

Ten takeaways from state visit to Portugal: Two nations and the will for strategic partnership, By Garba Shehu

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President Muhammadu Buhari’s State Visit to Lisbon, Portugal, Wednesday 28th June to 2nd July was a first class success story and this is measurable by outcomes, not least, the real determination of the two nations to engender a close relationship.   Many in Nigeria remember that historically, Portuguese sailors were the first in Europe (ahead of British) to have contact with the territory now called Nigeria, when a certain Explorer, Rui de Sequira visited the Lagos area in 1472, actually naming the area around the city as Lago de Curamo,…

Monguno’s missing $1b: Fraud or Freudian slip?, by Festus Adedayo

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Unbeknown to many Nigerians who haven’t heard him speak, Major General Babagana Monguno (retd), President Muhammadu Buhari’s National Security Adviser, secretly admires self-styled Mr. Bombastic, Jamaican-American reggae musician, singer and Disc Jockey, Orville Richard Burrel, better known by his stage name, Shaggy. Suave and glib, with words gliding effortlessly through his mouth like okra soup skids at the slightest prodding, Monguno can electrify and disarm his audience, not with guns but with bombasts. A few weeks ago, Monguno addressed the press on what he labeled the Federal Government’s newfound resolve…

Shehu Garba needs some education By Dare Babarinsa

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It is interesting that the Presidency finally found its voice concerning the security situation in Ondo State. In recent months, Ondo State has been at the centre of grave insecurity in the South West. It was here that a first-class traditional ruler was kidnapped and killed. It was here that the daughter of Chief Reuben Fasoranti, the leader of Afenifere, was also killed in an attempt to kidnap her. It was here that Chief Olu Falae, once the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and who almost won the…

Buhari congratulates Obaseki, reiterates commitment to free and fair elections

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President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the election process in Edo State which led to the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The President congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki and urged him to show grace and humility in victory. In his reaction to the outcome of the election as announced by INEC, President Buhari said: “My commitment to free and fair elections is firm, because without free and fair elections, the foundation of our political and moral authority will be weak.” The President added:…

Buhari mourns his former CPS,Wada Maida

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President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sorrow, over the news announcing the passing of a close ally, friend and associate, Malam Wada Maida, 70, whose stewardship and loyalty to the President and the country over many years had been with great distinction. In a condolence statement, President Muhammadu Buhari said: “I am profoundly shocked by the sudden death of Malam Wada Maida, my former Press Secretary, a man who possessed one of the highest qualities of professional integrity throughout the course of his journalistic career.” According to the President, “Wada…

President Buhari felicitates Gov Yahaya Bello at 45, says he is an epitome of loyalty

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President Muhammadu Buhari has described the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello as “an epitome of loyalty and solid commitment to the growth of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from its infancy.’’ President Buhari congratulated the Governor who turned 45, June 18, 2020. “I am proud of you and your active loyalty and services to our party at all times and you are a remarkable party man who deserves to be celebrated. “You are serving your people at the prime of life; an energetic age that gives you a unique…

Nigeria and the Life After By Garba Shehu

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“In government, President Buhari has waged an effective war on corruption, with some 60 per cent of the general public personally experiencing its rapid decline – in testament to the administration’s zeal. And earlier this year some USD 300 million in funds looted under a previous regime was finally returned to Nigeria from banks in the US and the UK (Jersey Islands) and all of that money is being channeled into infrastructure financing.” In Nigeria, my country of close to 200 million people, the COVID-19 lockdown began on March 30 in…

Coronavirus…How Buhari’s Presidency is Addressing the Pandemic and Sustaining Nigerian Economy, By Garba Shehu

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Nigeria, like every other country around the world, is dealing with the unexpected and unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Muhammadu Buhari administration has taken some steps to mitigate the effects on the Nigerian people. To prevent the spread of cases imported into Nigeria, the President has already ordered the restrictions of travel from 13 countries, each with more than 1,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Government has also suspended visas issued to nationals of these countries. The restriction will take effect from March 20 and will remain until…

Fresh Crisis rocks Presidency as Aisha Buhari attacks Mamman Daura, Garba Shehu

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Nigeria’s First Lady has accused a close relative of President Muhammadu Buhari of issuing a presidential directive behind her husband. Aisha Buhari, in a statement she signed and sent to Daily Trust newspaper, accused Mamman Daura of issuing a directive to a presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, not to recognise her office. Mr Buhari had before his election in 2015 said he would not allow for the office of the First Lady. During Mr Buhari’s first term in office, the presidency repeatedly referred to Mrs Buhari as the ‘wife of the…