by Wilfred Okichie Bright and sunny, the weather remained at the Eagle Square, Abuja, as Muhammadu Buhari and Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, were inaugurated a President and Vice President of Nigeria. While over 50 world leaders were in attendance, a chunk of Nigeria’s political and business elites were also in attendance. See below pictures of some... Read More
by Ranti Joseph The new Governor of Bauchi State, Mohammed Abubakar, doesn’t seem to be too pleased with the work at hand for him as he said the former Governor of the state, Isa Yuguda, left an empty treasury in the state. Abubakar stated this on Friday in a brief speech shortly after he was sworn-in as... Read More
by Panshak Ibrahim Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, has congratulated the new President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. Jega took to his Twitter to send well wishes to Buhari, shortly after his inauguration as President. Read tweet below: I officially want to congratulate the New President, Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari). RT... Read More
by Iyobosa Omoregie Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan, were welcomed by thousands as they returned home. The former first couple arrived Otuoke, Bayelsa state, to a hero’s welcome after the presidential inauguration. See photos below:
by Ranti Joseph The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has announced the appointment of key officials of his government. In a statement on Friday, Tunji Bello named as Secretary to the State Government and Samuel Ojo as the Chief of Staff. The statement added that Abiodun Bamgboye would be the Principal Private Secretary, and named... Read More
by Ranti Joseph Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan was given a hearty welcome today in Port Harcourt airport and also Bayelsa state. Jonathan arrived Port Harcourt in an Air force plane, after the haertily welcome, took off to Bayelsa state in a Presidential helicopter. See pictures below:
by Bayo Omoboriowo The inauguration ceremony of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President-elect, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, took place today, at the Eagle Square, in Abuja. The ceremony, which had over 50 world leaders in attendance, was a colourful and historic occassion. See below photos from the inauguration.
by Jewel Stephen As part of it’s commitment to inculcate the culture of savings and make it a way of life for young Nigerians, First Bank is partnering with NGOs, the Central Bank of Nigeria and other stakeholders to drive financial literacy in Nigeria. Through it’s FUTURE FIRST Programme, the Bank is driving financial literacy and... Read More
by Wilfred Okichie 1. There is a change of guard and it’s real. In politics, it is mostly a case of winner takes all and president Jonathan wasn’t the only man going leaving Abuja powerless. The crux of the presidency’s men, the most powerful people who surrounded the president and make things work for him... Read More
by Wilfred Okichie At the Eagle Square Abuja, venue of today’s presidential inauguration ceremony, newly sworn in Muhammadu Buhari delivered his inaugural speech. It is was considerably well received, being equally brimming with hope as well as a shot of measured expectation. We bring you 10 of the most powerful lines: I would like to... Read More
by Anike Jacobs The new president has barely spent only a few hours in office yet Nigerians have started bombarding him with numerous requests on twitter. Yes, many Nigerians have expressed excitement at the inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari as the country’s new President, but they are also filled with expectations as to the changes that... Read More
by Ranti Joseph Re-elected governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, was sworn-in by the Chief Judge of Ogun state for a second term in office in Abeokuta the state capital, on Friday. The Amosun’s wife and children were in attendance as well as other eminent personalities in the state were all present to witness the ceremony.... Read More
by Anike Jacobs President Muhammadu Buhari is not here to play, celebration is over and work has begun for him. He is pictured in a meeting with British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond.
by Ranti Joseph Some governors have begun working and are ready to serve the people, as the new Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode promises to never take the people of the state for granted stating that it was one of the lessons he learnt during the general elections. Ambode, spoke on Friday shortly after... Read More
by Ranti Joseph Apparently, Youth in Kaduna state are angry about something as the irate youth disrupted the inauguration ceremony of Nasir El-Rufai. The Emir of Zazzau, Shehu Idris and the Chief Judge of Kaduna state Teyimma Zaiki were whisked out of the venue of the Kaduna state inauguration after irate youth in the state... Read More
by Ranti Joseph Former President of Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan is a good man after all who has the interest of the nation at heart as he did one last good deed before finally bowing out of office as he signed off on a bill that outlaws female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female... Read More
by Ranti Joseph The newly wedded wife of Edo state governor, Iala Oshiomhole performs her official duty with husband as she attends the inaugural lunch on Friday in Abuja. But looking at the couple, there seems to be something off about them, maybe they are just bored with all that is happening around them as Iala is... Read More
by Ranti Joseph President Muhammadu Buhari in his first speech as the President of the Rebublic of Nigeria during the inaugural ceremony said on Friday the nation faced enormous challenges but vowed to tackle them head on after taking the oath of office. “We face enormous challenges. We are going to tackle them head on…... Read More
by Ranti Joseph It seems some governors have finally decided to genuinely serve and lead as Governor of Kaduna state, Nasiru El-Rufa’i has said he would forfeit 50 per cent of his salary pending when the financial situation of the state improves. El-Rufai, who stated this on Friday in his inaugural address, after he was... Read More
by Chinwe Okafor This is what happens when there is a looming scarcity of fuel in the country. One doesn’t value life anymore when compared to looting of the fluid and its possible consequences should anything go wrong. A tanker carrying petrol was involved in an accident this morning, on a road located a few miles... Read More
by Iyobosa Omoregie Former President, Goodluck Jonathan and former First Lady, Patience Jonathan have arrived in Port Harcourt via the international Airport. The pair left Abuja, immediately after the presidential inauguration ceremony. See photos below:
by Ranti Joseph The Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje has approved the appointment of Rabi’u Bichi as Secretary to the State Government (SSG). This is contained in a statement personally signed by Ganduje and issued in Kano on Friday. It is reported that Bichi is the immediate past SSG, who was in the state’s... Read More
by Azubuike Azikiwe The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released a congratulatory message to the newly sworn in President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement released by the National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, the PDP said: “The PDP wishes General Buhari a successful tenure as President of our dear nation. “Indeed, we appreciate the fact that his... Read More
by Azubuike Azikiwe The inauguration of Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai could not end as planned as irate youths disrupted proceedings. During the event which held in Murtala Square, in Kaduna, youths pelted dignitaries with water sachets, stones and other objects, just after El-Rufai had concluded his address and was about to mount an open van... Read More
by Ranti Joseph Apparently, the grudge between the former governor of Rivers state Rotimi Amaechi and the new governor, Nyesom Wike, will continue to linger. Amaechi wasn’t present at the swearing in ceremony to officially handover to Wike on May 29. Instead, he was sighted at the presidential inauguration held at the Eagles square, Abuja.
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It’s official. After using the @GMBOffice Twitter handle during the campaign trail, our president will have a new AND verified Twitter handle The @GMBOffice account had been operated by the newly sworn-in president’s communication team. As our president went on about change in his inauguration speech, we also noticed a change in his twitter handle to... Read More
by Temitope Onitiju According to Channels TV, there has been a double bomb explosion in Borno state. The explosion occurred at about 6am, May 29, in a wedding ceremony at Tashan Alade in Hawul LGA, in Borno state. 7 people have been confirmed dead while dozens have been left injured in the explosion.
by Ranti Joseph The wind of change is blowing everywhere that even Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia has also been blown by the wind of change as it has updated the profile of Nigeria’s new President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. Wikipedia, which publishes the biography of personalities around the world, refers to Buhari as the current... Read More
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