Day: 19 August 2017

Tambuwal urges more prayers for Prez. Buhari

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Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged Nigerians not to relent in their prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari. He spoke in Sokoto Saturday against the background of the return of Buhari from a medical vacation in the United Kingdom. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, Tambuwal thanked all those who have prayed for the President’s safe return, and called for more prayers to enable him discharge his responsibilities. “We have prayed in the past and we will continue our prayers. The President is holding the mandate…

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Saraki Welcomes Buhari, Says: “President’ll Resume With Greater Vigour”

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President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki thanked God for the safe return and recovery of the President, and reaffirmed the commitment of the National Assembly to continue working alongside the President in achieving objectives aimed at improving the standard of living of Nigerians and overall development of the country. “I thank Almighty Allah for bringing President Muhammadu Buhari back whole, hale and hearty. I am…

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We are solidly behind Buhari -Speaker Dogara

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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari back to the country after three months of medical vacation in the United kingdom. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media & Public Affairs, Mr. Turaki Hassan, the Speaker, expressed gratitude to almighty God for granting the President healing and journey mercies back home. Dogara, noted that the President’s recovery and safe return home attests to the healing power of God owing to the fervent prayers of Nigerians who prayed day and night for…

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Home based Eagles beat Benin Republic 2-0 to qualify for CHAN 2018,

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The Super Eagles home-based team is through to the 2018 CHAN competition after defeating the Squirrels of Benin 2-0 in the second leg of their qualifiers, making it 2-1 on aggregates. The Eagles lost 1-0 last weekend and were hard pressed to get the victory after they failed to hold on to the last minute in the first leg, conceding a late penalty in Cotonou. Two goals in each half by home boy, Rabiu Ali and Kingsley Eduwo gave the Eagles the victory while goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa came to the…

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Breaking: Prez. Buhari returns today – Femi Adesina

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President Muhammadu Buhari is returning to the country today, after receiving medical attention in London. The President had left the country on May 7, this year, after handing over power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who has functioned as Acting President since then. President Buhari is expected to speak to Nigerians in a broadcast by 7 a.m on Monday, August 21, 2017, according to Femi Adesina, the President’s media adviser. Adesina said Buhari thanked all Nigerians who have prayed ceaselessly for his recovery and well-being since the beginning of the…

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