Buhari

2022 - 12 - 17

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Buhari Lures American Investors, Says Nigeria Remains Africa's ... (The Whistler NG)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday told American Investors that Nigeria with its huge population advantage and demography as well as being Africa's.

The Energy Transition Plan is a home-grown, data-backed, multipronged strategy developed for the achievement of net-zero emissions’ reduction across five (5) key sectors; Power, Cooking, Oil and Gas, Transport and Industry. The Energy Transition Plan (ETP) is therefore, a huge investment opportunity in the gas sector,” Buhari said. Notwithstanding these global challenges, Nigeria had witnessed seven (7) consecutive quarters of growth, after the negative growth rates recorded in the 2nd and 3rd Quarters of 2020. Already, the broadband coverage of the country stands at 44.32 percent and 77.52 percent. “The outcome of the massive efforts and investments by our administration in Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment, i.e. Secondly, investors in the country would have access to new markets under the African Continental Free Trade Area, (AfCTA), which would be the world’s largest free trade area, would be expected to connect 1.3 billion people across 55 countries and a consumer market that will be worth over $3 trillion by 2030, and a combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) valued at US$3.4 trillion,” he said.

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Osinbajo, wife celebrate Buhari at 80 (Vanguard)

Vice- President Yemi Osinbajo, and his wife, Dolapo, have felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday. Buhari turned 80 on Saturday.

“Dolly and I, and the family wish you many more happy years in peace and good health in Jesus’ name. “Your extraordinary life of unblemished service to the nation in the army, as a Governor, Minister, Military Head of State and as two-term Civilian President demonstrates that it is possible to serve the nation and our people honestly, forthrightly and selflessly. Vice- President Yemi Osinbajo, and his wife, Dolapo, have felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday.

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'You've served selflessly', Osinbajo hails Buhari at 80 (The Punch)

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday, felicitated the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on his 80th birthday, describing his life as ...

“Dolly and I, and the family wish you many more happy years in peace and good health in Jesus’ name. “Your extraordinary life of unblemished service to the nation in the army, as a Governor, Minister, Military Head of State and two-term Civilian President demonstrates that it is possible to serve the nation and our people honestly, forthrightly and selflessly. In the statement, the VP and his wife, Dolapo Osinbajo, wrote: “Happy 80th Birthday, Mr President!

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Muhammadu Buhari: 80th Birthday, Osinbajo lead tributes for di ... (BBC News)

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo join Nigerians to celebrate President Muhammadu Buhari wey turn 80 years on Saturday. Osinbajo send im birthday message to di ...

And Abubakar Sidiq Usman @MrAbuSidiq say "Happy Birthday Your Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari. #PMBAt80" Di caption for di message say "Happy 80th Birthday, Mr President!"

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Buhari at 80: Twelve things Nigerians need to know (TheCable)

First thing to know is that President Muhammadu Buhari, retired General and former Military Head of State, was born in Daura on December 17th, 1942.

For doing the most work to discover the new oil fields, President Buhari deserves a gold medal, and the Asiwaju Bola,Tinubu, an easy ride ride to power for the promise he made to take the explorations further afield. At the African Union, AU he is the outgoing Anti-Corruption Champion; at the ECOWAS, he has performed wonderfully as Covid-19 Champion; His leadership of the Lake Chad Basin Commission has come to an end with a lot of benefits, not least the degradation of Boko Haram terrorism. While the work of nation-building under his incomparable hardwork, dedication and creativity continues to advance the country in many ways, the same cannot be said of some follow country who put all manner of obstacles in the way to accomplishing two major projects about which he very passionate: completing and commissioning of the Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mill and construction of the 3, 500 megawatts Mambila Electricity Power Project. The President is building the largest social investment program in Africa, and one of the largest in the world, serving tens of millions of Nigerians. He spearheaded the campaign for the election of Dr. He holds the record of being the first opposition candidate to defeat an incumbent in an election to take office as President of Nigeria. His recent inauguration as the Chairman of the committee of of Heads of State of the African Great Green Wall Agency is to fortify the continent against harmful effects of the climate change. In the sphere of foreign affairs, the President has distinguished himself as a global leader respected by the world. The President is successful in rebuilding the confidence of the Nigerian military, and degrading Boko Haram/ISWAP. As a General, he had the record of commanding all four army divisions they had in their time. In fact, West Africa suffered the least number of casualties in the subregional grouping on the continent, thanks to the ECOWAS COVID-19 Champion, working with regional leadership, the AU and the UN. As a soldier, he fought in the 30 months Nigerian Civil War and did not take a single day off while the war lasted.

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Buhari woos investors in US, says Nigeria is Africa's largest ... (TheCable)

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured investors of massive investment opportunities in Nigeria. Buhari spoke at a dialogue session with some US investors, ...

“Already, the broadband coverage of the country stands at 44.32 percent and 77.52 percent. “For our economy to favourably meet up the global digitization, Nigeria embraced communication and digital economy. He said the federal government is determined to improve the business environment through incentives, regulatory reform, and a business-friendly visa system.

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Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari Turns 80 (AllAfrica.com)

Mr Buhari turns 80 years on Saturday. The Deputy President of the Senate and Delta APC Governorship Candidate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has felicitated President ...

"I join millions of our compatriots to wish the President a happy 80th birthday. That is the case with our President. The forum chairman said that the unrelenting efforts of the president to ensure that banditry activities in the North-central zone was substantially addressed is highly commendable. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani-Bello, in a statement in Minna on Thursday, described the president as a legend and a man of integrity who is not only patriotic to ensure the development of the nation but also to secure the future of the younger generation. "It didn't come as a surprise to us that President Joe Biden of the United States invited you to the US-Africa Leaders Summit and lauded your efforts in deepening democracy not only in Nigeria, but also in Africa. Mr Gbajabiamila described Mr Buhari as a "beacon of hope".

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Buhari assures U.S investors of business opportunities in Nigeria (Vanguard)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday assured U.S. potential investors of massive investment opportunities in Nigeria, especially in the non-oil sector of ...

4G coverage has also been achieved, with the establishment of 36,751 4G base stations nationwide.’’ Road Construction and Rehabilitation, Investment Tax Credit Policy, led to the reconstruction of 21 selected Federal Roads, totaling 1,804.6 KM. Investors, Nigerian officials, diplomats and as well as experts from the private sector in Washington D.C. “It is our strong belief that these determined efforts will rekindle interest to invest as well as enhance the volume of your investments in the Nigerian economy.” he said. “In the pursuit of our energy development, Nigeria remains mindful of her commitment to carbon neutrality by 2060. Buhari gave the assurance at a dialogue session with some U.S. Buhari said bearing in mind the necessity for adequate and sustained power supply as a pre-requisite for any socio-economic and industrial development, he said his administration placed the power sector as a critical priority area. “Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.54 per cent year-on-year in real terms in the 2nd Quarter of 2022, which represents a sustained positive economic performance, especially for the Non-Oil GDP which fell by 4.77 per cent in Q2 2022 against Oil GDP that grew by -11.77%..’’ He said Nigeria like other countries, including the developed economies, is facing economic challenges, occasioned by the disruptions as a result of the COVID – 19 pandemic and the ongoing Ukraine war and the Climate Change, in which massive flooding is one the manifestations. “With regards to railways, sea and air ports as well as energy, which are expected to facilitate movements of people, goods and services as well as sustain the stabilization of industries and their growth respectively. Buhari said the outcome of the massive efforts and investments by his administration in Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment, i.e. potential investors of massive investment opportunities in Nigeria, especially in the non-oil sector of the economy.

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Buhari an iconic leader – Oyebanji hails Buhari on 80th birthday (Daily Post Nigeria)

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday, describing him as an iconic leader whose.

The Governor added that President Buhari had etched his name in the annals of the country for his legacies in infrastructure, social and economic reforms and for superintending over a cleaner and more credible electoral process in which the votes of the electorate count. The Ekiti Governor noted that the emergence of President Buhari as the nation’s helmsman was a defining moment in the political history of Nigeria as it marked the first time an opposition leader would defeat an incumbent President, adding that winning another term in office was a testament to Nigerians’ trust in his capacity and competence. Governor Oyebanji described the President as a global icon of integrity in leadership, transparency in the management of his nation’s resources and an anti-corruption champion whose record is unmatched in the annals of Nigeria in bequeathing a better country to generations yet unborn.

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Nigeria Remains Destination Of Choice For Corporate America To ... (Arise News)

According to the President, aside the population advantage in size and demography, various incentives and policies emplaced by the Nigerian Government make it a ...

“In such circumstances, Nigeria continues to treasure strong partnerships with friends and allies in our national, continental and global efforts for safety and survival. She described Nigeria as a priority country for the CCA. As a country and sub-region, we continue to make sustained investments and efforts to strengthen our national and sub-regional security. “The outcome of the massive efforts and investments by our administration in Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment, i.e. Already, the broadband coverage of the country stands at 44.32% and 77.52%. According to him, “since 2015, when my administration assumed office, fixing of the infrastructural gaps needed for business to thrive in Nigeria, namely; roads, railways, air and sea ports, energy and telecommunications, constituted greater priorities for Government.

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Okowa congratulates Buhari at 80 (Vanguard)

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th ...

“As you clock 80 today, I heartily rejoice with you and your family on behalf of the government and people of Delta. The governor commended Buhari for the completion of the second Niger Bridge, and remarked that it was a demonstration of political will. Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Saturday in Asaba extended the goodwill of the government and people of the state to the President on the landmark anniversary.

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IGP felicitates Buhari at 80, assures police reform (The Punch)

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has felicitated the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)

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Buhari Clocks 80, Jonathan, Atiku, Tinubu, Lawan Extol His Virtues ... (Arise News)

President Muhammadu Buhari turned 80 years old on Saturday, and prominent Nigerians, including former president Goodluck Jonathan, former vice president ...

“As the President marks his 80th birthday, I felicitate with him and his family. History will be kind to him and record his contributions to the progress, unity and stability of Nigeria in volumes. “We are proud that at age 80, this noble man, an officer and a gentleman is still rendering his service, recording tremendous achievements, the country making remarkable progress under his leadership, and his steady hands gradually guiding the country to the Promised Land. “I heartily congratulate my president and my leader, Muhammadu Buhari, on the momentous and remarkable occasion of his 80th birthday. The former President stated: “I am delighted to felicitate you on the occasion of your 80th birthday. “As a leader, you are one of the few Nigerians who have been privileged to administer our country at different political eras; both as a military Head of State and civilian president.

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Osinbajo, wife celebrate Buhari at 80 (Premium Times)

Mr Buhari turned 80 on Saturday. The duo's message was conveyed in a statement personally signed by the vice-president in Abuja. “Happy 80th Birthday, Mr ...

Good journalism costs a lot of money. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you are helping to sustain a journalism of relevance and ensuring it remains free and available to all. Yet only good journalism can ensure the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy, and a transparent government.

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Umahi felicitates Buhari at 80 (Vanguard)

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has felicitated President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 80th birth anniversary. Umahi, in a statement he signed and ...

“Accept assurances of the affectionate considerations, esteemed regards and best wishes of the government and people of Ebonyi,” he added.. “We also thank God for making you a rallying point in the progressive march of achieving a nation of our pride despite daunting challenges,” he said Umahi, in a statement he signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday, said the government and people of the state were proud of Buhari’s rare life accomplishments.

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No birthday wishes for Buhari, Nigerians undergoing pain – Reno ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

A former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and social media influencer, Reno Omokri has said he has no wishes for President Muhammadu Buhari because.

In 2022, Buhari is rich, and Nigeria is poor. “In 2015, Nigeria was rich, and Buhari was poor. He said, “It is rather poignantly coincidental that on the day General Buhari marks his 80th birthday, it was revealed that Nigeria is now one of the top 4 debtors to the World Bank.

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Buhari @ 80: He's Most Labour-friendly President, Says Labour ... (Leadership Newspaper)

The director-general, Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, Kwara State, Comrade Issa Aremu, has described President.

“This government is also embarking on major labour reforms to bring our labour laws in tandem with international standard. “Nigeria has continued to play a leading role in global labour affairs under this administration. “To further motivate and boost the morale of Nigerian workers, the federal government negotiated and implemented a new minimum wage in the country.

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Ortom celebrates President Buhari at 80 (Vanguard)

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday anniversary. The Governor in a goodwill message by his ...

But the President has assured us that he will hand over a country that will be free from insecurity and current polarisation that has enveloped us. The Governor said “we are not there yet. While urging President Buhari to sustain the transparent lifestyle that had been his hallmark and signature tune over the years, Governor Ortom admonished him to ensure he bequeaths the country to the incoming administration devoid of the current security challenges rocking the nation.

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A 'Life Of Unblemished Service To The Nation', Osinbajo Hails ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has paid tribute to President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday, describing him as a selfless leader.

“Your extraordinary life of unblemished service to the nation in the army, as a Governor, Minister, Military Head of State and as two-term Civilian President demonstrates that it is possible to serve the nation and our people honestly, forthrightly and selflessly. “Dolly and I, and the family wish you many more happy years in peace and good health in Jesus’ name. “Your extraordinary life of unblemished service to the nation in the army, as a Governor, Minister, Military Head of State, and as two-term Civilian President demonstrates that it is possible to serve the nation and our people honestly, forthrightly and selflessly.

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Buhari a source of inspiration to Nigerians, says APC (Guardian)

APC in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Mr Felix Morka felicitated President Buhari on the auspicious occasion of his 80th birthday. It noted: “ ...

“No doubt, President Muhammadu Buhari’s sojourn on planet earth has been most fulfilling and impactful. He remains a source of great inspiration to many Nigerians, as a model of discipline, integrity, resilience and patriotism. Buhari a source of inspiration to Nigerians, says APC

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Nigeria's agricultural revolution created over 13m jobs – Buhari (Vanguard)

The Nigerian leader used the occasion to once again advise western nations not to be in a rush to eofliminate the usage of fossil fuels in a bid to ensure a ...

‘‘This steady progress is in spite of the negative reportage in international media as well as the nonchalant actions and attitudes of some of our friends and allies to sufficiently appreciate our efforts in the fight against terrorism. ‘‘We are nonetheless winning the war and making significant progress in dealing with the threats to Nigeria’s and the sub-regions’ safety and survival. According to the president, Nigeria and other regional bodies in Africa and the rest of the world are working assiduously to deal with these existential threats to the very existence of humanity. Buhari added that the country had made significant progress in dealing with the threats to Nigeria’s and the sub-region’s safety and survival. According to him, Nigeria’s economy has registered positive growth in the last two quarters in spite of the gloomy outlook in global economy, and the war in Ukraine. President Muhammadu Buhari said Nigeria’s agricultural revolution had led to the creation of over 13million direct and indirect jobs in the last seven and half-years.

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Nigeria's electoral process steadily improving since 2015, says ... (TheCable)

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria's electoral process has been improving steadily since 2015. According to a statement by Garba Shehu, ...

“Since 2015, the conduct of our elections continues to steadily improve. “This is in order to restore democracy to all the Member-States of ECOWAS as indeed the entire African Continent.” Through the observatory roles of the international community, the credibility of the elections can be further enhanced to make the acceptability of the outcome to the contestants and political parties a non-issue.”

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I'll entertain no excuses from INEC, says Buhari (The Punch)

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday, in Washington DC, said he has given the Independent National Electoral Commission the ...

Buhari said INEC is ready “because I made sure they were given all the resources they asked because I don’t want any excuses that they were denied funds by the government.” “I made sure they were given all the resources they asked for because I don’t want any excuses that they were denied funds by the government,” Buhari said in response to a question on INEC’s readiness for the 2023 elections at an interactive session titled, ‘A conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria’.

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Buhari Cautions Western Nations Against Travel Advisories On ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

President Muhammadu Buhari has cautioned western nations on the issuance of travel advisories on Nigeria, urging the international media to be more ...

According to a statement issued by the senior special assistant to the President on media and publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, on Saturday, Buhari also called on the United States to do more to improve the quality of governance in the West African sub-region. He told the international community at the event on Saturday that in spite of the non-nonchalant actions and attitudes of some of its friends and allies, Nigeria is winning the war on terrorism, making significant progress in dealing with the threats to the country and the sub-region’s safety and survival. President Muhammadu Buhari has cautioned western nations on the issuance of travel advisories on Nigeria, urging the international media to be more objective in its reportage of the country.

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Buhari Commends Nigerians In US For Excelling In Their Fields (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The President gave this commendation at the Presidential Townhall Meeting with Nigerians in the diaspora which took place in Washington on Saturday as he ...

He added that that was why the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) was established to facilitate interactions with the “ambassadors.” According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, his principal assured that the Federal Government will continue to support them as evidenced by the approvals he recently gave for the evacuation of Nigerians stranded in Libya, South Africa, Ukraine, UAE, and India. President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed great pleasure in the conduct of Nigerians who have continued to excel in their chosen fields as they reside in the United States of America.

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Soludo salutes President Buhari at 80 (Vanguard)

Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra on Saturday in Awka congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

“On behalf of my family and the good people of Anambra, I congratulate the president on this auspicious occasion of his 80th birthday and wish him many more glorious years ahead,’’ the governor said. Soludo lauded the president for his honest and transparent disposition to public office, saying he is a shining example of one who has risen above the temptation of corruption in discharging his duties. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra on Saturday in Awka congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

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2023: INEC has no excuse, says Buhari - Daily Trust (Daily Trust)

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his avowed determination to ensure the conduct of free, fair and transparent national elections...

‘‘My Advisers may not be happy with me in this regard. “This is in order to restore democracy to all the Member-States of ECOWAS as indeed the entire African Continent.’’ Through the observatory roles of the international community, the credibility of the elections can be further enhanced to make the acceptability of the outcome to the contestants and political parties a non-issue.’’

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Buhari has done well for Nigeria - Soludo - Punch Newspapers (The Punch)

The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), on the occasion of his 80th ...

The governor lauded Buhari for his honest and transparent disposition to public office, saying he is a shinning example of one who has risen above the temptation of corruption in discharging his duties He described the president as a sincere patriot who has done his best for the growth and development of the country. The Anambra State Governor, Prof.

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You 've spent your life serving Nigeria, humanity - Gbajabiamila ... (Vanguard)

Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday. Describing President Buhari as ...

You have conducted yourself in the most patriotic, compassionate and focused manner while delivering the dividends of democracy to Nigerians. “I join millions of our compatriots to wish the President a happy 80th birthday. That is the case with our President.

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Only Credible Elections Can Strengthen Our Democracy - Buhari (Leadership Newspaper)

President Muhammadu Buhari has, once again, restated his commitment to a free, free and credible elections, saying that it's the only way Nigeria's ...

“As you all are aware, the processes to our national elections in 2023, have continued to progress smoothly, and consistent with the laws of our land. In her remarks, the chairman of NiDCOM, Hon. According to him, “I understand that in 2021, our diaspora home remittances through official channels stand at Twenty Billion US Dollars ($20bn) which is four times over the value of our Foreign Direct Investment.

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Muhammadu Buhari: Africa's Icon Of Democracy & Anti-Corruption ... (Leadership Newspaper)

Although Muhammadu Buhari's initial rise to power, almost four decades ago, was as the military leader of Nigeria – Africa's most populous nation – he has.

Following my release, it took 8 months to nurse me back to health in Abuja, Nigeria and Baba Buhari relentlessly made sure I was well taken care of. Since his return to political power, President Buhari has spearheaded an anti- corruption culture, which seeks to institutionalize the reforms by encouraging individual citizens to take ownership of them. Furthermore, on a very personal note, in June 2019, President Buhari did not spare his effort to find a solution in the political crisis that shook my country, the Benin Republic.

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Buhari, INEC differ on election funding, commission blames forex ... (The Punch)

The Independent National Electoral Commission has expressed a divergent view with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on the impact of ...

The Head of Operations has already told you that we have already received most of the non-sensitive materials and among sensitive materials we have received full complement of the BVAS. “An efficient security system is supposed to nip all this in the bud and curtail it. The security system appears to have collapsed and now they are blaming Igbo and IPOB for it. Ojo stated, “He (IG) should move out of his seat and go to the field to conduct investigations. They have been attacking our personnel; they have been retrieving arms from members of the security agencies, not only the police, but the military and other paramilitary organisations that are there. We are pursuing our agitation legitimately and lawfully in accordance with the norms of international laws. This steady progress is in spite of the negative reports of the international media as well as the nonchalant actions and attitudes of some of our friends and allies to sufficiently appreciate our efforts in the fight against terrorism. He had said, “We now come to the immediate attacks on INEC facilities. As a country and sub-region, we continue to be negatively impacted by the events in Libya, the Central Africa Republic, the Sahel and the war in Ukraine. The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ibrahim Abdullahi, said, “There must be sincere commitment and renewed determination in the democratic space. Okoye stated, “In four years (2019 to 2022), the commission has suffered 50 attacks in 15 states of the federation. Buhari said in his opening remarks, “Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, the stage is now set for Nigeria to conduct another general election in February 2023.

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Osinbajo, northern govs, APC felicitate Buhari at 80 (The Punch)

The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, and other northern governors, on Saturday, felicitated the President, ...

All these are also in tune with the goals and targets of the 2023 Agenda. But the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has assured us that he will hand over a country that will be free from insecurity and the current polarisation that has enveloped us. No doubt, President Buhari’s sojourn on planet earth has been most fulfilling and impactful. She added, “Under him, Nigeria is implementing the biggest social investment scheme in Africa. The governor also stressed the need for the President to continue to promote the attributes of transparency, honesty, fairness, equity, and justice as a panacea for peace and unity of the country. While appraising the regime, he said, “We are not there yet.

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Buhari to INEC: You've no reason not to be ready for elections in 2023 (Vanguard)

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his avowed determination to ensure the conduct of free, fair and transparent national elections, whose outcome ...

‘‘My Advisers may not be happy with me in this regard. Buhari said:”I call on all of you here present, to continue to partner with us and our electoral body, for the needed collaborative efforts which are critical to deepening and stabilising democracy in Nigeria and the rest of Africa. Through the observatory roles of the international community, the credibility of the elections can be further enhanced to make the acceptability of the outcome to the contestants and political parties a non-issue.’’

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Buhari to INEC: You've no reason not to be ready for 2023 elections (Premium Times)

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his avowed determination to ensure the conduct of free, fair and transparent national elections, whose outcome ...

Good journalism costs a lot of money. ‘‘My advisers may not be happy with me in this regard. ‘‘When I met you in 2015, I was not unaware of the enormous domestic and international goodwill that I attracted although I am a converted democrat, and not your run of the mill politician and therefore, less inclined to engage in double-talks. Through the observatory roles of the international community, the credibility of the elections can be further enhanced to make the acceptability of the outcome to the contestants and political parties a non-issue.’’ Mr Buhari said:”I call on all of you here present, to continue to partner with us and our electoral body, for the needed collaborative efforts which are critical to deepening and stabilising democracy in Nigeria and the rest of Africa. ”From the 2019 general elections, the by-elections and the off-season elections in Edo, Ekiti, Anambra and Osun States were conducted in largely improved contexts to the satisfaction of contestants and voters.

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Nigerian diaspora remittances in 2021 trump foreign direct ... (Premium Times)

Garba Shehu, one of the president's media aides, quoted the president as commending Nigerians in the diaspora in a statement...

“It is gratifying for me to note that many Nigerians in the U.S.A. Good journalism costs a lot of money. “It is the only way to set the right example for the rest of Africa and hopefully stop the recourse to unconstitutional changes of governments in our sub-region and the rest of the African continent,’’ he said. “As you all are aware, the processes to our national elections in 2023, have continued to progress smoothly and consistent with the laws of our land. He added that it was one of the reasons behind the establishment of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) to facilitate interactions with the “ambassadors’’. He stated that the president also expressed pleasure at the conduct of Nigerians who had continued to excel in their chosen fields in the United States of America.

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Oyebanji, Okowa, Dogara congratulate President Buhari at 80 (Guardian)

The Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday, describing him, as an iconic leader whose ...

Oyebanji added that President Buhari has etched his name in the annals of the country for his legacies in infrastructure, social and economic reforms and for superintending over a cleaner and more credible electoral process in which the votes of the electorate count. Do it for Africa. Do it for Nigeria.

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Buhari to US investors: Nigeria remains your best destination - Daily ... (Daily Trust)

President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria remains the best destination for American investors to put their money.

President Buhari, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, said, “It is, therefore, imperative that I reiterate at the outset, the comparative advantages that exist within Nigeria’s economy. Buhari, who further informed the gathering of the sustained efforts of his administration to reverse the pervasive state of insecurity he inherited, especially in the North East, commended the government of the US for the support it had rendered in this aspect. He also told the gathering of the plans of his administration to ensure that the problem of energy supply was addressed in the immediate future.

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Arrest politicians buying PVCs, SERAP tells Buhari - Punch ... (The Punch)

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to direct the Attorney General of the ...

“Buying of PVCs is a variation of vote buying and undue influence. “No body politic worthy of being called a democracy entrusts the selection of leaders to a process of auction or barter. If we have not heard from you by then, SERAP shall consider appropriate legal actions to compel your government to comply with our request in the public interest.”

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SERAP Asks Buhari To Arrest Politicians Buying PVCs From Poor ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Sunday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to arrest politicians buying Permanent Voter Cards ...

“The allegations that politicians and their sponsors are buying PVCs from poor Nigerians are grave violations of the Nigerian Constitution 1999 [as amended], the Electoral Act, and the country’s international anti-corruption and human rights obligations.” In a statement, SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, wants the President to “urgently direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to identify and arrest politicians who are allegedly buying permanent voter cards (PVCs) from poor Nigerians, and promptly bring them to justice.” The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Sunday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to arrest politicians buying Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from poor voters.

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Buhari returns to Abuja from Washington DC (The Punch)

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Sunday morning, returned from Washington DC, United States, after a week-long engagement at the ...

The Artemis Accords represent a bold, multilateral vision for the future of space exploration. According to a statement released by the United States Department of State, “The accords were signed by Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. The first phase of the project scheduled for the first quarter of 2023 include: Gwagwalada, FCT (143 MWp PV size and energy storage of 68MWh); Gombe, Gombe State (270 MWp PV size and energy storage of 128MWh); Lafia, Nasarawa State (350 MWp PV size and energy storage of 166MWh); Geregu, Kogi State (174 MWp PV size and energy storage of 82MWh) and Ihovbor, Edo State (24 MWp PV size and energy storage of 11MWh). Isa Pantami, on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and by Rwanda Space Agency CEO Francis Ngabo on behalf of the Republic of Rwanda.” The agreement earmarked at least 360 rural communities and 16 others nationwide for the construction of 5,000MW of solar power generation and 2,500MWh of battery energy storage power plants. On the first day of the summit, Nigeria, alongside Rwanda, became the first African nations to sign the Artemis Accords.

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APC govs extol Buhari at 80 (The Punch)

The Progressive Governors Forum has felicitated with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Accordingly, our party has continued to evolve and both management of party administration and processes of candidates’ emergence are improving, which is responsible for the higher electoral advantage we have comparative to other parties in the country. We are working hard with the abiding faith and belief to ensure that Tinubu emerge victorious and succeed you. “We are grateful for your leadership, vision and commitment to move our dear nation forward.

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Buhari returns from US-Africa leaders summit (Vanguard)

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja from Washington DC, United States, after attending a week-long engagement at the US-Africa Leaders Summit.

Also at the airport to receive the President were the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba; the Director-General of the Department of State Service (DSS), Yusuf Magaji Bichi; and other senior security officials. While in Washington DC, President Buhari participated in a number of high-level meetings and conversations around the US-Africa relations, speaking on critical issues affecting the black continent, including security, climate change, transnational organised crimes and more. President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday morning, returned to Abuja after an eight-day official visit to Washington DC, the United States of America (USA), where he participated in the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit.

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2023: INEC Has No Reason Not To Be Ready, Says Buhari (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has no reason not to conduct a free, fair and credible ...

‘‘Since 2015, the conduct of our elections continues to steadily improve. President Buhari also told the Washington D.C Community of global thought leaders and Democracy Advocacy Groups that the focus on the Agricultural Sector placed Nigeria in a better position to handle the systemic shock caused by both COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war on global food supply chains and attendant price spikes. The Nigerian leader also called on the United States to do more to improve the quality of governance in the West African sub-region, warning that the survival of democracy is being challenged in the aftermath of the democratic setbacks witnessed in Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso. He told the international community that despite the non-nonchalant actions and attitudes of some of its friends and allies, Nigeria is nonetheless winning the war on terrorism, making significant progress in dealing with the threats to Nigeria’s and the sub-regions safety and survival. Meanwhile, the president on Friday in Washington D.C said Nigeria’s agricultural revolution has led to the creation of over 13 million direct and indirect jobs in the last seven and half years. Through the observatory roles of the International Community, the credibility of the elections can be further enhanced to make the acceptability of the outcome to the contestants and political parties a non-issue.’’

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Buhari concludes US-Africa leaders summit, returns to Abuja (Daily Post Nigeria)

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja, the nation's capital, after a week-long trip to Washington DC, the United States of America (USA). He.

Buhari had departed for the US from his country home in Daura, Katsina State, prescisely a week ago, from where he joined other African leaders for the summit. Buhari had also seized one of the numerous engagements in the US to appraise his government, stating that he had done his best for Nigeria. He had paid a visit to America on the invitation of the US President, Joe Biden.

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2023: SERAP tells Buhari to arrest politicians buying PVCs from voters (Vanguard)

By Olasunkanmi Akoni. Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct appropriate anti-corruption ...

“Buying of PVCs is a variation of vote buying and undue influence. If we have not heard from you by then, SERAP shall consider appropriate legal actions to compel your government to comply with our request in the public interest. The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, recently alleged that some politicians were buying PVCs from poor Nigerians across the country.

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US-Africa Leaders Summit: Buhari returns to Abuja (Guardian)

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja on Sunday after a week-long visit to Washington DC, USA, where he attended the the US-Africa Leaders Summit ...

Biden said he had followed the trajectory of the Nigerian leader since 2015 when he was elected President from being an opposition leader at a time he (Biden) was a Vice-President. He told the international community that in spite of the non- chalant actions and attitudes of some friends and allies, ”Nigeria is nonetheless winning the war on terrorism.” At the meeting with the Secretary General of the forum, Buhari said that the work of the foundation in promoting multi-faith dialogue was as important to the world as it was to Nigeria. He said aside the population advantage in size and demography, various incentives and policies emplaced by the Nigerian government make it a destination of choice for investment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while in Washington, the Nigerian leader also participated actively at the U.S – Nigeria Business and Investment Forum. The Business Roundtable was organised by the American Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.

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Why Nigeria Is The Place To Put Your Money, Buhari Tells ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Speaking at the U.S – Nigeria Business and Investment Forum, Business Roundtable organized by the American Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) in conjunction with ...

“In such circumstances, Nigeria continues to treasure strong partnerships with friends and allies in our national, continental and global efforts for safety and survival. “The outcome of the massive efforts and investments by our administration in Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment, i.e. Notwithstanding these global challenges, Nigeria had witnessed seven (7) consecutive quarters of growth, after the negative growth rates recorded in the 2nd and 3rd Quarters of 2020. As a country and sub-region, we continue to make sustained investments and efforts to strengthen our national and sub-regional security. He added that “since 2015, when my administration assumed office, fixing of the infrastructural gaps needed for business to thrive in Nigeria, namely; roads, railways, air and sea ports, energy and telecommunications, constituted greater priorities for Government. Secondly, investors in the country would have access to new markets under the African Continental Free Trade Area, (AfCTA), which would be the world’s largest free trade area, would be expected to connect 1.3 billion people across 55 countries and a consumer market that will be worth over $3 trillion by 2030, and a combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) valued at US$3.4 trillion.”

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2023: Buhari Urged To Arrest Politicians Buying PVCs (The Whistler NG)

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to arrest politicians allegedly buying Permanent Voter Cards.

“Buying of PVCs is a variation of vote buying and undue influence. It would be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently alleged that some politicians are buying PVCs from poor Nigerians across the country. If we have not heard from you by then, SERAP shall consider appropriate legal actions to compel your government to comply with our request in the public interest.

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Buhari at 80: Tribute to the Finest Officer and Gentleman of our Time (Businessday.ng)

Today marks the 80th birthday of the charismatic Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Typical of his nature...

God has restored his health, making him more agile than ever, and even more handsome, as a sign to all that He alone disposes of all affairs of men. President, here is to wish you many more happy returns of this day, in good health, happiness and with a great sense of fulfillment. At the end of the day, you may not have liked the decision but, in all honesty, you could never fault his line of thinking and must accept that his justification was valid. And till today we do not experience any closure of the road to the airport in Abuja whenever he opts not to use the helicopter. Why, because he is an embodiment of all that the Hausa language refers to as “Dattijo”. Of humble background and growing up as an orphan to reach the peak of his career in the military and No. None of his predecessors can boast of his respect for the rule of law and separation of powers, giving every organ of Government and the Constitution their due. And his way does not have to be the way others would expect but he would, nonetheless, at his time and calling, without one even realizing. The first was during an audience in his residence some years back, in the course of which he said to me “you know, I swore by the Quran that I will defend the Constitution. Not many people have had the knack to decipher the mind and disposition of this gentleman fairly and adequately. Typical of his nature, this is one very important milestone in his life that he would rather mark privately, only with deep reflection and prayers, devoid of any fanfare. President a very happy birthday, good health and increased wisdom to continue to serve the country he loves so much and that he has done so much for, including putting his life on the line so early in his youthful days, to keep together and to prosper.

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