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President Buhari: We want to maintain peace with our neigbhours
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated his belief that peaceful relations with Nigeria’s neighbours remained imperative in confronting terrorism and insurgency.
Democracy Day: Nigerians want President Buhari to prioritise job creation, economy, security – CDD
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) on Wednesday said Nigerians want President Muhammadu Buhari to focus on job creation, economy and security in his second tenure.
NAF jets bomb terrorists’ command post in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said its Air Task Force (ATF), engaged in the ongoing terrorism war, has destroyed a command post belonging to the Boko Haram group and killed scores of terrorists operating within the Sambisa Forest in Borno State.
President Buhari extends tenure of service chiefs
There are indications that President Muhammadu Buhari might have extended the tenure of the service chiefs.
President Buhari: I will not allow criminals, mass murderers to hold Nigeria to ransom
President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians that under no circumstances would criminals and mass murderers be allowed to hold the country to ransom, assuring that ‘‘their days are numbered because this administration will pursue them relentlessly and bring them to justice.”
Eid-El Fitr: President Buhari felicitates with Muslims, commends Nigerians on peaceful elections
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed satisfaction at the conduct of peaceful elections in Nigeria, despite what he called “doomsday predictions of social disharmony.”
Presdiency: Why President Buhari attended OIC meeting and what he got for Nigeria
A presidential aide, Garba Shehu, has reacted to criticisms over President Muhammadu Buhari’s latest trip to Saudi Arabia for a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Presidency replies CAN, Ohanaeze over President Buhari’s OIC meeting attendance
The Presidency has described criticism by some Nigerians, including Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), of President Muhammadu Buhari’s attendance at an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting over the weekend, as “tantrums”.
OIC members agree to jointly combat terrorism
The 14th Islamic Summit Conference organised by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has ended in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with member countries agreeing to to make the fight against terrorism a major priority.
President Buhari raises alarm over serious security problems in OIC member states
President Muhammadu Buhari has alerted that many Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states are grappling with serious security problems, including terrorism, violent extremism and armed criminality.
Terrorism: OIC to support Nigeria, others
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) says it will support countries of the Sahel region, particularly Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Cameroon, by building their defence and security forces to counter terrorism and combat organised crime.
Mecca summit supports Palestinians, backs Saudis in Iran standoff
Political leaders and heads of state from Islamic nations on Saturday condemned countries who have made the "illegal and irresponsible decision" to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Iranians reject Donald Trump’s Middle East plan, march for Palestine
In a clear solidarity for their Palestinian brothers, tens of thousands of Iranians marking the annual “Quds (Jerusalem) Day” in the Islamic Republic on Friday condemned a planned Middle East peace plan touted by U.S. President Donald Trump as the “deal of the century.”
Enugu residents ignore IPOB’s sit-at-home order
Residents of Enugu metropolis on Thursday went about their normal activities and disregarded the sit-at-home order given by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Singapore premier hails President Buhari on inauguration for second term
The Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his inauguration for a second term in office.
Trade: China accuses US of ‘naked economic terrorism’
China has hit back with its own tariff increase that will take effect June 1, while state media has suggested that Beijing could stop exports of rare earths to the United States, depriving Washington of a key resource used to make hi-tech products.
President Buhari: Security of Nigeria is on my mind 24 hours of the day
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday assured members of the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) that he would not let the nation down on security in the country.
Presidency: We cannot promise complete eradication of Boko Haram insurgency
Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, says he cannot guarantee whether or not the President Muhammadu Buhari administration will put an end to Boko Haram insurgency.
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