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November 5, 2017

Buhari not marginalising the South-East, Igbo people are – Nyerere

The 2015 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia, Anyim Nyerere has accused Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of increasing the poverty level in the state. Nyerere, who spoke to journalists in Owerri, Imo, claimed that those who had stagnated the development and economy of the state for 16 years were still manipulating Ikpeazu. Nyerere... Read More
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November 5, 2017

Buhari, Dangote, Shekau, others listed among the world’s 500 most influential Muslims

President Muhammadu Buhari, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III; Aliko Dangote; JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, others have been listed among The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims. The list also includes the Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau – as an extremist – just like in the 2017 edition. The 2017 edition here: TheMuslim500-2017. The 2018 edition here The Muslim 500 in its 2018... Read More
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November 5, 2017

Reps aim to create 5,000 jobs through establishment of farm settlements

The House of Representatives is targeting 5,000 direct and indirect jobs with the establishment of farm settlements across the country. The Green Chambers is also seeking to raise funding from 10-20 percent for Agriculture from the Ecological Fund. Its Committee on Agricultural Services has also begun additional legislative work on a bill “for an Act... Read More
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November 4, 2017

FG wiil support universities affected by insurgency – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said the Federal Government would support universities affected by the Boko Haram insurgency in the North East. Buhari made this known on Saturday at the 23rd Convocation of Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH), Yola. Buhari, who was represented by Prof. Salihu Abdullahi, said the government would provide a special... Read More
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November 4, 2017

The Thread: Nigerians give reasons why the masses are celebrating Tinubu’s son’s death

When Asiwaju lost his son on the 1st of November, part of Twitter Nigeria rejoiced. Some persons quipped that the great strategist had used his son for ritual sacrifice. Others stoutly refused to commiserate with the bereaved. See below: Tinubu Lost His Son Because of Spiritual Sacrifice That Follows Those In Power or dose Who... Read More
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November 4, 2017

The Thread: “It’s an insult to all Igbos” “There should be limits to propaganda” | TwitterNG is furious with Buhari

President Buhari has mananged to annoy Nigerians again. It would appear his administration is infamous for making political missteps, the latest being Buhari’s announcement on social media approving mediacle treatment abroad for the former Vice President Alex Ekwueme. President @MBuhari has approved the immediate medical treatment of former Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, outside Nigeria. 1/... Read More
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November 4, 2017

Foreign amnesty students not being owed by the FG – Boroh

Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta/Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Office, Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh, said beneficiaries of the offshore programme abroad have been paid their school fees, upkeeps and other allowances. Boroh disclosed this in a statement by the Director of Information, Amnesty Office, Charles Dafe, on Saturday in Abuja. He denied reports that the... Read More
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November 4, 2017

Farooq Kperogi: Unravelling of the corruption in Buhari’s “anti-corruption” fight

by Farooq Kperogi The latest thunderbolt from the Head of Service of the Federation that President Buhari was actually aware of, and perhaps even countenanced, the reinstatement and promotion of Abdulrahseed Maina against her counsel is probably the final nail in the coffin of the Buhari administration’s rib-tickling pretence to being an “anti-corruption” government. “I... Read More
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November 4, 2017

Why the attention over flying former Vice President Ekwueme abroad is noisy

by Alexander O. Onukwue President Buhari, on Friday evening, approved the overseas treatment for currently ailing former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme. Immediately the announcement was made, the knights and ladies of social media socio-political nightwatch let out their weapons with different assortments of accusation towards the President for his latest “disgraceful” and “embarrassing” act.... Read More
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November 4, 2017

Buhari’s appointments not in favour of the north – Presidency

The Presidency on Saturday said President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointments do not favour the North as widely believed. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, stated this in a statement made available to journalists. Adesina described a report stating that 81 of Buhari’s appointment are from the north as mischievous and an attempt... Read More
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