Tag: President Buhari

Buhari grants 65 ex-Corps Members automatic employment, Scholarship, lists achievements of NYSC at 50

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President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja granted automatic employment in the Federal Civil Service to 65 former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), highlighting numerous achievements of the scheme since its establishment 50 years ago. Speaking at the NYSC 50th Anniversary Honours Award held at the State House Conference Centre, the President said out of the 65 recipients, 52 individuals received the Presidential Honours Awards, while the remaining 13 were physically challenged ex-Corps Members recognized under the NYSC Hope Alive programme. In addition to the employment, President Buhari…

President Buhari celebrates ICPC Chairman,Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye@60

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President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to Prof. Bolaji Olufunmileyi Owasanoye, SAN, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on his 60th birthday, May 15, 2023.   The President joined family members, friends and professional associates in celebrating the lawyer and scholar, who brought more depth into investigation and prosecution of corrupt practices, by working with others on Asset Recovery Strategy; Whistle Blower Policy; Non-conviction Based Asset Recovery Framework; Management of Recovered Assets Framework; Plea Bargain Manual and Corruption Case Management Manual.   President…

President Buhari celebrates NYSC@50, commends former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon

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President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), for the wisdom of setting up the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in 1973, which truly achieved the goal of national integration, by providing opportunities for cross cultural interactions, and establishing a bridge for improved understanding.   President Buhari congratulated the former Head of State, and all Directors General of the Corps, past and present, for inspiring and sustaining a 50-year legacy that has strengthened a web of solidarity, ignited loyalty to the nation, broadened the…

ZUNGERU HYDROELECTRIC DAM: Gov Sani Bello applauds President Buhari,says project ‘ll boost power supply, beneficiary to host communities

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Niger state Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the completion of the 700MW Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project in Niger State.   The Governor gave the commendation when he joined the Minister of Power, Eng. Abubakar Aliyu and the Chairman,Senate Committee on Power, Senator Gabriel Suswam on a fact-finding visit to the facility.   He described the project as excellent, adding that the Hydroelectric Dam being the fourth in the state would benefit the surrounding communities and ensure access to more electricity to the people of the…

Buhari greets Gov Ademola Adeleke@63

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President Muhammadu Buhari has shared in the joy of the occasion as Gov. Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke of Osun State celebrates his 63rd birthday, May 13, 2023.   President Buhari affirmed that the Senator, who represented Osun-West in the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, solidified his base and gradually built a formidable network of friends and political allies that have helped his many victories, including leading one of the 36 states in the country.   The President believed that Adeleke’s easy going outlook on life has turned into an asset,…

Breaking; President Buhari appoints Dr Nasir Olaitan Raji- Mustapha As DG. NPC

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF. President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr Nasirdeen Olaitan Raji- Mustapha as the new Director General, National Productivity Centre NPC, Abuja effective from 18 May , 2023. The Minister of Labor, Employment, Dr Chris Nwabueze Ngige who conveyed the message on Thursday during the management meeting announced that Dr. Musa Nasirdeen O. Raji ,has been confirmed as the new Director- General of the centre. The Minister stated that Dr Raji will be replacing Dr Kashim Akor who had served his two term of eight years…

BREAKING: Buhari postpones 2023 census

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census.   The exercise was earlier scheduled for May 3 – 7 2023, but now has been shifted to a date to be determined by the incoming administration. President Buhari gave the approval at the aftermath of a meeting with members of the Federal Executive Council and the Chairman of the National Population Commission, together with his team at the Presidential Villa on Friday, April 28, 2023. The postponement of the 2023 census was contained in a press…

PROF NNENNA OTI: How Buhari Loves Them

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There’s a striking similitude between what happened in the gubernatorial election in Ekiti State in 2009, and Abia State in 2023. And two women were at the center of it all, talking Christianity and conscience. But the denouement of the events were in sharp contrast.   Engineer Segun Oni of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and Dr Kayode Fayemi of the Action Congress (AC) were squaring up to become Governor in a keenly contested race. Only one local government area, Ido Osi, would determine the victor.   Fayemi was leading…

President Buhari inaugurates new ONSA building ,National Counterterrorism Centre

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated the new Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), two state-of-the-art facilities to optimize efforts at addressing evolving security challenges in the country, especially terrorism and violent extremism.   Speaking at the inauguration of the two world-class facilities, the President said it would serve as a major legacy to provide the incoming administration with infrastructure to effectively coordinate national security and counterterrorism efforts.   The President also used the occasion to outline significant milestones achieved by his…

2023 presidency: Buhari wants APC to lose – Ganduje

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By Ehinomen Azeigbe     Governor Umar Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has come hard on President Muhammadu Buhari for refusing to abide by the Supreme Court order and going ahead with the ban on the old Naira notes.   In an audio recording, Ganduje was quoted in vernacular asking, that, “President Buhari should remember that for several times he was trying to contest Presidency but he couldn’t make it until there was an alliance, but now after enjoying everything, he turned back against the same democratic system that saw…