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The Senate has just approved President Mohammadu Buhari’s fresh N850 billion loan request. President Buhari made the request in a letter read by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday on the floor of the upper chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja. According to the letter, President Buhari seeks to raise the loan from the domestic capital market to …

President Mohammadu Buhari addressed the nation few minutes ago revealing that over 10,000 health workers have been trained to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The president thanked Nigerians, governors and religious bodies for their support as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic. President Buhari in his speech said, “I commend the State Governors for the activation of State-level Emergency Operation Centres, …

President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the extension of the coronavirus lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and Federal Capital Territory until May 4th He said after May 4th, curfew will take effect in all three cities after that day as a way of further curtailing the spread of Coronavirus. He made the announcement during a nationwide broadcast on Monday. The president thabked …

The late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, will be buried on today in Abuja. The Personal Assistant on New Media to President Buhari, Basir Ahmad, made this known via his Twitter handle few minutes ago.  He said, “Mallam Abba Kyari will be buried later today in Abuja according to Islamic rites. We gathered that Muslim prayers …

The european union (EU) has reportedly given Nigeria over 21 billion naira to assist the african country’s fight against coronavirus. EU donated 50 million euros which is equivalent to 21,200,000,000 naira at current exchange rate of 424 naira per euro. President Muhammadu Buhari had ealier received the european union delegates today in Abuja. He also commended the European Union, EU, …

President Muhammadu Buhari, in his nationwide broadcast, announced that he had directed the register for the social investment programme be expanded from 2.6 million households to 3.6 million households so that more households will enjoy from the palliatives. According to the president: “In the past two weeks, we announced palliative measures such as food distribution, cash transfers and loans repayment …

Nigerian president, Mohammad Buhari has extended the coronavirus lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja by 14 days. Buhari who promised to address Nigerians by 7PM today amidst the coronavirus pandemic later did. According to Buhari, the lockdown has only been extended in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun. President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday night, signed the Quarantine Order. The order gives a legal …

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday evening, address Nigerians via a national broadcast. This was made known via a statement signed by the president’s special adviser on media, Femi Adesina. The statement sent to POLITICS NIGERIA, read;“President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation Monday, April 13, 2020, at 7 pm.” “Television, radio and other electronic media outlets are enjoined …

The presidency has reportedly said that the coronavirus lockdown could be extended as Nigeria keep fighting the pandemic. Buhari made the comments in a statement released by Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu. The President also said the lockdown will last as long “as our scientific advisers declare they are necessary.” “For those who suffer most egregiously” during the lockdown, Buhari said …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has informed Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari was worried about their well-being amid the lockdown across many states. He assured that plans were underway to improve their welfare as the nation goes through a lull in economic activities. Osinbajo spoke on Friday after a meeting with Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Asked to comment on …