UK Prime Minister: What We Expect From Buhari’s Re-Election – Theresa May

By -
UK Prime Minister, Theresa May has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election

Buhari, on Wednesday, was declared winner of presidential 2019 election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for defeating his close rival Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Prominent and well-meaning Nigerians, as well as African leaders, have since been commending and congratulating Buhari over his victory in the election.

Theresa May, reacting to Buhari’s victory congratulated the president on his re-election.

May in a terse statement expressed optimism in future UK-Nigeria relationship following Buhari’s victory.

The statement read: “Congratulations Buhari. I witnessed first-hand the importance of the UK-Nigeria relationship during my trip last year

“I look forward to continuing our close partnership and strengthening our shared prosperity and security.”

Comments

Post a Comment

Kindly tell us what is in your mind here

Most Read Posts Stories

'I Love Fat Cucumbers' - Nigerian Beauty Queen Reveals. See Reactions (Pics)

By -
Image
A slim but busty Nigerian beauty queen known as 'Human Mannequin' has revealed that she loves fat cucumbers. She shared a video of her doing her thing with her cucumber and captioned it: "I love fat cucumbers" Her fans have hailed her for 'being real'. The slim but busty slay queen is Miss New Nigeria Top Model 2018/19. ThefamousNaija recalls that Ex Miss Anambra aka 'Miss Cucumber' was once involved in scandal.
Read more »

Trump's twitter deactivation causes security concern

By -
Image
The fact that U.S. President Donald Trump’s Twitter account was deactivated for about 11 minutes on Thursday by a contract staff who was leaving the company, has caused a cause for concern and raised questions about how much access and control Twitter Inc.’s workforce has over an individual user’s account. Though Twitter has controls to prevent employees from making tweets from user accounts, the incident suggests that the employee still had some access to accounts and the ability to make changes without much oversight or the need for approval. Yvette Connor, chief risk officer at Focal Point Data Risk, which consults with boards and executives on technology security said: “At a high level, this implies a level of complacency, that organizations generally are perhaps trying to convince themselves they have technology risk managed”. “In Twitter’s case, the reputational risk that they face is that the information that’s under their care, custody and control is not r...
Read more »

EFCC Begins Investigation Into UK Court Judgement On P&ID $8.9 Billion Gas Contract

By -
Image
Judgement on P&ID $8.9billion Gas Contract Is A Daylight Robbery – Magu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into the circumstances leading to the $8.9billion arbitral award against Nigeria by a United Kingdom Court over alleged breach of gas contract agreement between it and Process and Industrial Development Limited. This was disclosed by the acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu on Friday while playing host to a delegation from the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NDC), led by the Chairman and Chief Executive, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa who sought for collaboration with EFCC towards effective combating of cybercrimes, being committed by Nigerians in the Diaspora. Magu, who described the process leading to the judgment as “daylight robbery” vowed that the Commission will forensically investigate the transaction and bring anyone one found wanting to justice. . On her part, Dabiri-Erewa decried the rate at which Nigerians particularly t...
Read more »

Lady Caught Stealing After Drugging Man Who Took Her Home From Club (Photos)

By -
Image
Men have been warned to be careful of the ladies they take home from nightclubs or bars following an incident which has gone viral on social media. According to reports, a lady in a bid to rob a man who took her to his home, allegedly drugged him after a drinking spree. It was gathered that the yet-to-be identified lady was already stealing his household items after the man passed out but was caught by the neighbors who saw her in action. The lady was apprehended by the neighbors but rescued by the police who prevented her from being lynched, according to reports. The drugged man had to be dragged out of his home by the neighbors after the lady had been arrested. Facebook user Sandra John shared the video of the incident but didn't give the exact location where it happened.
Read more »

Guinness Nigeria Plc Job Recruitment (3 Positions)

By -
Guinness Nigeria Plc is a major market for Diageo: Guinness Nigeria operates in the unique and fast growing alcohol industry of over 15mhl beer potential. It is the only company that does Total Beverage Alcohol (TBA) in Nigeria. It’s an on trade dominated market but with a fast growing off trade channel. We are recruiting to fill the following positions below: 1.)  Shift Brewer Location: Edo Click Here To View Details 2.)  Technical Innovation Manager Location: Lagos Click Here To View Details 3.)  Head of Governance Location: Lagos Click Here To View Details Application Closing Date Not Specified.
Read more »

Ugandan President Tells Miss World Africa To Stop Wearing Indian Hair. See Reactions

By -
Image
Ugandan President Yoweri K Museveni took to social media and encourage Miss World Africa, Abenakyo to stop wearing wig after appreciating her beauty. He wrote on twitter with caption; Abenakyo is indeed a tall, beautiful Musoga girl. My only concern is that she was wearing Indian hair. I have encouraged her to keep her natural, African hair. We must show African beauty in its natural form.
Read more »

‘Gift’ to Obasanjo: Atiku’s son-in-law charged afresh with money laundering

By -
Image
Abdullahi Babalele, son-in-law of Atiku Abubakar was docked today on a new charge of laundering $140,000. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission who brought him before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, did not state the recipient of the money, but it fits the N50million gift sent by Atiku to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, days before the election. Babalele faces a two-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of $140,000.00. He allegedly persuaded one Bashir Mohammed, a Bureau De Change( BDC) operator, to make a cash payment of the sum of $140,000 without going through any financial institution, an offence contrary to Section 18(c) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 as amended and punishable under Section 16(2)(b) of the same Act. One of the counts reads: “That you, Abdullahi Babalele, on or about the 20th day of February, 2019 in Nigeria, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, procured Basir...
Read more »

Iran's Top Military Commander, Qasem Suleimani, Killed In US Airstrike

By -
Image
US President Donald Trump has authorized a US military strike near Baghdad's airport which resulted in the death of Iran’s Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani, the Pentagon confirmed in a statement on Thursday. “At the direction of the President, the US military has taken decisive defensive action to protect US personnel abroad by killing Qasem Soleimani,” the Pentagon said in a statement. “This strike was aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans. The United States will continue to take all necessary action to protect our people and interests wherever they are around the world.” The Pentagon said that the assassination was a response to “attacks on coalition bases in Iraq,” accusing Soleimani of being the mastermind behind a recent spate of missile attacks on joint US and Iraqi military installations. In particular, the Pentagon blamed Soleimani for orchestrating the December 27 rocket strike at a US base in Kirkuk that killed one American contractor as well as “approving” ...
Read more »

UK prime minister Boris Johnson confirms he has tested positive for coronavirus

By -
Image
UK prime minister, Boris Johnson has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus. This comes just after a Downing Street spokesperson announced in a statement that Mr.Johnson tested positive for coronavirus 'after experiencing mild symptoms yesterday' Confirming the news on Twitter, the 55-year-old wrote:  'Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus. I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus. Together we will beat this. Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives ✔ @BorisJohnson Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus. I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus. Together we will beat this. # StayHomeSaveLives
Read more »

Lionel Messi Receives 5th Golden Shoe Award For Europe's Top Scorer

By -
Image
Lionel Messi, the talented Barcelona forward, was awarded with his fifth Golden Boot on Tuesday afternoon, Marca reports. The footballer was given the award after being the top goalscorer in Europe last season with 34 goals in LaLiga Santander. He was handed the trophy by MARCA director Juan Ignacio Gallardo and the Argentine was as humble as ever with his comments. “I did not expect all of this when I started," said Messi. "My dream was to be a professional, to be able to succeed in football. "There was some recognition for his teammates at the Blaugrana as they help him secure these individual accolades. "I enjoy the work, the effort and, above all, the teammates," he added when asked about what he likes about football. "I am in the best team in the world, I am next to the best in the world in their positions and that makes everything easier [when it comes to] winning these awards." The 31-year-old also spoke about the last 16 draw of the C...
Read more »

More Stories

Show more