Buhari

According to Dokpesi, this is the major challenge of the PDP…

Former Chairman of Daar Communication and an aspirant for the national chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party, Raymond Dokpesi, on Saturday, said that the PDP is weak at the center and unable to defend itself. Dokpesi, who stated this during an interview with The Punch, said that decision of former President Goodluck Jonathan to concede... Read More

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Opinion: What has Mikel Obi done to assist his Olympic teammates?

by Simon Utsu There’s something called patriotism- it’s not every time we must allow our country to be ridiculed on the international stage. What am I even talking about? Well, I’m actually reacting to the ugly scenario that played out earlier today, where #teamNigeria athletes donned tracksuits instead of the usual native attires during their... Read More

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Aisha Buhari interviewed in America (PHOTOS)

Aisha Buhari, wife of the President of Nigeria, who is in the United States of America on a working visit graced the Voice of America in Washington, D.C. with her presence on Friday. She was interviewed by both the English and Hausa services. Aisha Buhari’s visit to the United States has poked holes in Governor of... Read More

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Nigerians on Twitter react to CBN’s subsidized exchange rate for Hajj pilgrims

Following the news that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) intends to give subsidy on foreign exchange to Hajj pilgrims, Nigerians have taken to social media to express their opinion on the decision by the CBN. A vast majority of commentators condemned the decision of the apex bank, pointing out that it is a reckless, spendthrift... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. U.S. blacklist 20 Nigerian states The United States Department of State has issued a new travel warning to its citizens against travelling to some parts of Nigeria. 2. President Buhari says Ogoni clean-up will last 20 years President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, revealed that the... Read More

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‘Blame Jonathan’s government for today’s suffering’ – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has declared that even though it pays no good to rue “missed opportunities” of the past, the previous administration of Goodluck Jonathan should be blamed for the problems of the country especially as there is an economic recession. Representing President Muhammadu Buhari at the Hotel Presidential in... Read More

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Budget-Padding Tracker: Dogara to meet with Buhari today

As the controversy in the House of Representatives continue to deepen, President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday meet with Speaker of the House or Representatives, Yakubu Dogara. According to the Punch who spoke to sources in the Presidency, the budget padding accusations currently rocking the House will be a major part of the discussion between... Read More

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Opinion: Buhari’s anti-corruption war and admission corruption in Nigeria

by Festus Ogun It is a naked truth that corruption is in all spheres of life in Nigeria. Corruption has polluted the air we breath in and as such, we find it a very difficult task to avoid corruption – since the importance of air to the body cannot be overestimated. In our religious places,... Read More

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Opinion: How Nigeria failed Stephen Keshi

by Ololade Ajekigbe The third and fourth lines of the Nigerian national anthem read “The labour of our heroes past shall never be in vain.” It’s supposed to be a profound declaration of assurance. An unequivocal guarantee that come what may, our country will be there for anyone who has made an unforgettable contribution to the... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Aisha Buhari visits U.S After allegations that she is wanted in the U.S, wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has arrived in Washington D.C. 2. Gunmen attack Ogun state Gunmen have reportedly attacked the Ogijo area of Ogun state, killing about 4 persons and... Read More

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President Buhari congratulates RED co-founder, Adebola Williams on Mandela Washington Fellowship

Following the selection of co-founder, RED Media Africa, Adebola Williams for the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship, President Muhammadu Buhari has reached out with a congratulatory message. In a statement released by Shehu Garba, the presidential spokesperson through his Twitter page, President Buhari expressed his happiness at the selection. The statement read, “I wish to convey the goodwill... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhari will fail in 2019- Father Mbaka | Court okays seizure of Fayose’s assets | Jibrin wants Dogara to step down | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist CBN says you can deposit cheques into savings accounts- YNaija Court okays the seizure of Fayose’s assets by EFCC- YNaija Jibrin wants Dogara to step down over budget padding row- YNaija Father Mbaka has an ominous advise for Buhari- YNaija Enugu House begins probe of Chime over IGR-... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. EFCC to arraign Fayose’s ally today The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will today arraign an ally of Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, Abiodun Agbele, over allegations of corruption. 2. Dogara, Ogor, others to appear before police panel A special investigative panel set up by... Read More

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Just In: Tinubu’s spokesperson appointed as NCC commissioner

Sunday Dare, the Spokesperson of the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has been appointed as the south-west executive commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This was revealed via a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. Adesina noted that the President has forwarded... Read More

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Femi Fani-Kayode: Why Donald Trump is the best option for Nigeria in America’s election

by Femi Fani-Kayode Four months ago I wrote an essay titled “Mr. Trump and Islam”. In that contribution I argued that Donald Trump, the American entrepreneur and billionaire presidential candidate, was unstoppable. I said he would win the nomination as flag-bearer for the Republican Party and then, against all odds, go on to win the... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Military release video of attack on Arepo | Ngige booed by crowd for defending Buhari | Zika virus speads in Florida | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Panel advises the prosecution of the soldiers involved in the Shi’ites Zaria massacre- YNaija Poultry preserved with ‘chemicals used on dead bodies’ seized by Customs- YNaija Federal Government owes retirees over N293 billion- YNaija Nigerian Air Force releases video of aerial assault on militant camp in Arepo- YNaija... Read More

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Whistle-blower or not: Here are 4 reasons why Jibrin is doing Nigerians a huge service

For the last two weeks, Nigerians have watched and heard several unsavory news -garnished with equally distasteful details- from the National Assembly. Former Chairman of the House of Representative committee on Appropriation, Abdulmummin Jibrin, made and continues to make several cringe worthy accusations against the Speaker of the House of Representative, Yakubu Dogara, Deputy Speaker,... Read More

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Pius Adesanmi: Goodluck Jonathan, Stella Oduah and the missing phone number

by Pius Adesanmi I just heard with one ear, via Sahara Reporters, that former President Goodluck Jonathan was shocked when his ex-Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah, met him and claimed she had lost his number. If President Jonathan continues with his charming, lively, and lovely naiveté, he just might charm his way back to the... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: I pity Buhari- El Rufai | DSS should not interfere in budget padding row- Falana | Did Donald Trump leak his wife’s nude pictures? | More

Governor El Rufai pities President Buhari- YNaija Zamfara state lawmakers settle with Governor Yari, withdraw impeachment process- YNaija Jibrin says there is no ‘padding’ of the budget in the House of Reps- YNaija Atiku denies plans to form a new party- YNaija Boko Haram terrorists now hiding in plain sight as ‘civilians’- YNaija 2 more... Read More

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Buhari is still the same person he was in 1985 – Dokpesi

Chairman of Daar communication and a contender for the National Chairmanship for the Peoples Democratic Party, Raymond Dokpesi, on Sunday, said that President Buhari hasn’t changed from his military day. Dokpesi, who stated this while speaking at the PDP secretariat in Ilorin, Kwara state, noted that his ongoing corruption trial with the Economic and Financial... Read More

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‘I pity President Buhari’ – El-Rufai

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, on Sunday, said that over seventy percent of Nigeria’s oil revenue has disappeared under previous administrations without a trace due to corruption. The Governor stated this during the Sunday service at The Latter Rain Assembly, where he was a guest. He said that the present state of Nigeria was saddening as... Read More

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Jibrin

‘Constitution allows House of Reps to pad any budget from Presidency’- Jibrin

Former Chairman of the Appropriation Committee in the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin has revealed that even though the chambers had the right to ‘pad’ any budget presented before it, he discovered over N284 billion inserted into the 2016 budget by the House of Representatives. He also accused the leadership of the House of recklessness... Read More

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‘Profligate fiscal policy, bad choices…’ | Fashola gives reason for recession

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Saturday, said that the present economic recession was caused by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Fashola, who stated this while speaking at a forum organised by the Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (NIAF) in London, noted that present economic woes in Nigeria was a result... Read More

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The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

These are the top ten stories that made headlines this week 1. FIFA President visits Nigeria New FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, paid an official visit to Nigeria last week. He was received by President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President Bukola Saraki as well as the Nigerian Football Federation. 2. Abuja-Kaduna railway commissioned President Muhammadu Buhari, alongside... Read More

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‘Generals dug soak-away pits and put dollars inside’ – Oshiomhole

The Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomole, on Saturday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari was fixing Nigeria’s economy after years of destruction by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Govenor, who stated this at a campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Afuze, Owan east local government area of the state, noted that the present economic... Read More

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Opinion: Is the search for oil in the North-East a fool’s errand?

By Ikenna Okonkwo President Buhari recently ordered (if that is the right word) the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) to intensify its search for hydrocarbons in the Nigerian sector of the Chad basin (North-Eastern Nigeria). The reaction as usual was renewed skepticism over a search that is in its third decade and with each passing year looks more... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

‘MEND should speak for itself and not for others’ – Niger Delta Elders

A group, Concerned Niger Delta Elders (CNDE), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari not to negotiate with the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) but should dialogue directly with the Niger Delta Avengers or their representatives. This was contained in a statement signed by Seigha Manijar and Aureol Viviana. The statement noted that whatever agreement... Read More

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‘I don’t hate President Buhari…he knows I have been saying the truth’ – Fayose

The Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday, said that he will continue to criticize the President Buhari administration even if they lock him up. The governor stated this while speaking during a radio programme at Orange 94.5 FM in Akure, Ondo state capital. Fayose stated that he doesn’t hate the President, but he has... Read More

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Pete Edochie has a powerful message for Ekweremadu, APC governors

An unlikely player has forayed into the rift between the deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu and governors in the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governors, in a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, had allegedly vowed to ensure that Ekweremadu is ousted from the seat of the senate presidency. Ekweremadu and the Senate President, Bukola Saraki... Read More

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4 times President Buhari showed us he is still in the past

According to Eleanor Brown, “There are times in our lives when we have to realize our past is precisely what it is, and we cannot change it.” One person who appears to disagree with Eleanor however, is President Muhammadu Buhari. The president has, in a little over one year of his democratic leadership, repeatedly taken ‘virtual’... Read More

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