President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday thanked Nigerians for ignoring calls by some aggrieved politicians for a nationwide protest tagged Revolution Now.
Revolution: Presidency Fumes, Says Peaceful Protest Different from A Revolution
The Presidency on Sunday reacted to plans by members of Global Coalition for Security and Democracy in Nigeria to sponsor a nationwide action tagged "Revolution Now". In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), the Presidency called on all those who seek to use and hide behind everyday citizens to attain power through undemocratic and violent means, which has been alluded, to come out clearly and be identified.
Lawan Salutes Omo-Agege At 56th
President of the Senate, Dr Ahmed Lawanhas felicitated with the family, friends and political associates of the Deputy President of the Senate, OvieOmo-Agege, as he celebrates his 56th birthday today, Saturday, August 3rd.In a statement by Lawan’s Special Adviser on media, Ola Awoniyi, the SP wished his deputy more years of meritorious service to Nigerians at the Senate and in other capacities in the future.
Presidential Election Tribunal Fixes August 21 For Final Addresses As Buhari, APC Close Defence
President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday closed their defence at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal.
Former INEC Chairman Joins Active Politics
Immediate past National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor AttahiruJega has reportedly joined active politics, clinging his tent to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).In a statement signed by the PRP National Publicity Secretary, Abdul Gombe, disclosed that Professor Jegawould chair the Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threat (SWOT) analysis Committee of the party in order to reposition it for more nationalistic outlook ahead of 2023 general elections.
Breaking... New Ministers To Be Inaugurated August 16 – SGF
President Muhammadu Buhari has slated two days, 15 and 16th August 2019 for an induction retreat of the newly screened 43 ministers with the possibility of inaugurating them on Day 2.
President Buhari Signs 2 Bills Into Law
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday assented to two bills passed by the 8th National Assembly. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja. NAN quoted Enang as saying the bills included the Federal University of Agriculture Zuru, Kebbi State Bill and the Architects Registration Council Amendment Bill.