Buhari

FG declares 5th and 6th of July as public holidays

The Federal Government has announced that Tuesday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 6, will be public holidays in celebration of the Muslim festival of Eid-el Fitri. This was made known by the Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, in a statement released on Wednesday and signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry or... 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. Ojo Maduekwe dies The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and a former Ambassador of Nigeria, Ojo Maduekwe, is dead. 2. Pro-Biafra elders dissociate from Avengers The Supreme Council of Elders of the Indigenous People of Biafra has distanced themselves from the Niger Delta Avengers.... Read More

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President Buhari's bodyguard allegedly linked to Boko Haram

President Buhari’s bodyguard ‘linked to Boko Haram’

A bodyguard attached to President Muhammadu Buhari, Hassan Aminu, is alleged to have ties to Boko Haram terrorist sect. Vanguard reports that Aminu was arrested by security agents following the discovery of his connection to the insurgents. The report asserts that the Presidency is yet to confirm Aminu’s arrest as the matter is a National Security... Read More

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‘Saraki, Ekweremadu are on trial, not the Senate’ – SGF

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, on Wednesday, said it was wrong for Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, to drag the National Assembly into their ongoing forgery trial. Lawal said the National Assembly was not on trial contrary to the insinuation of some parties involved. He further... Read More

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How I transferred $40m into account of Jonathan’s cousin – Witness

The trial of Azibaola Robert commenced on Tuesday at a Federal High Court in Abuja with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) bringing forward its first prosecution witness, Ibrahim Mahe. Azibaola Robert happenes to be a cousin to the former President Goodluck Jonathan. Mahe, a retired permanent secretary, who began his testimony on Tuesday,... Read More

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Why Buhari ordered arrest of ‘a man he trusted’

An ally of President Muhammed Buhari and a key member of the presidential panel investigating the looting of funds meant for the purchase of weapons, Mohammed Umar, has been arrested on the orders of the President. According to Premium Times, the President ordered for his arrest after he received reports that Umar, who is a... Read More

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EFCC lacks the right to probe Rivers state – Read why

The Rivers state government, on Tuesday, said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) lacked the power to examine the financial books of the state. The state’s Attorney General of the state and Commissioner of Justice, Emma Aguma, in a letter addressed to the Chief Justice of the Federation, pointed out that there are judgments stopping the EFCC... Read More

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APC to Presidency: Don’t forget that a cabal destroyed Jonathan’s government

The Kwara state All Progressive Congress (APC), on Thursday, threw its weight behind Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s assertion that there “is a government within the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.” The state APC further lambasted the Presidency for its response to the accusations made by Saraki, saying that it should examine itself and take the right steps... Read More

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Ekweremadu writes UK, EU, UN, US, over forgery trial (READ)

Less than two days after the arraignment of Senate President, Bukola Saraki; his deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, and two others for forgery at an Abuja high court, Ekweremadu, on Tuesday, wrote to international organizations – warning that Nigeria’s democracy is under threat. Ekweremadu in his letter, informed the United Nation, governments of the UK and USA,... Read More

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‘I’ve exchanged ideas with Christians’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, disclosed that he met with Christians from across the country and exchanged ideas with them on how to move the country forward. The President stated this when he broke the Ramadan fast with some Islamic clerics at the Presidential villa, Abuja. While calling on the religious leaders to pray for... Read More

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Uche Secondus may have just said everything wrong with Nigeria under APC

Former acting national Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus has described the administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by President Muhammadu Buhari, as an insincere government that has no clear solution for the teeming problems plaguing the country. Secondus was earlier in the year arrested and detained by the Federal Government... Read More

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‘Return my symbol of authority and looted property’ – Tompolo writes Buhari

Former militant warlord, Government ‘Tompolo’ Ekpemupolo, on Tuesday, informed President Muhammadu Buhari that the military is yet to return his symbol of authority as the chief priest of Egbesu Shrine, Oporoza, Gbaramatu Kingdom. In an open letter to the President, he noted that symbol of authority was taken a month ago when the military invaded Oporoza in... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

‘Why negotiations with Niger Delta Avengers will fail’

A former member of the Delta Waterways Security Committee (DWSC) in Warri, Delta state, Omolubi Newuwumi, has declared that the proposed negotiations between the Federal Government and the militant group, Niger Delta Avengers will ultimately fail. Newuwumi, who is also known as Gentle General, is a former Commissioner for Youths in Delta state as well... Read More

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Opinion: Fayose, the cat that has 9 lives

by Malik Opeyemi Take it or leave it, Ayodele Peter Fayose is a man many would love to hate and hate to love, if there was ever anyone that the saying “Cat with nine lives” aptly describes, then the Executive Governor of Ekiti state is your man!. Having been unceremoniously sent packing from the Ekiti... Read More

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Nigerian Army Boss. Tukur Buratai

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today. Presidency and Saraki in war of words Following the accusations made by Senate President Bukola Saraki that there is a government within the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Presidency has called on Saraki to identify those running such a government. 2. Lagos sets up task... Read More

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‘You can’t compare us with Boko Haram’ – Niger Delta militants

Following the statement made by foremost northern politician, Junaid Mohammed, wherein he described the Niger Delta militants as terrorists like Boko Haram, one of the militant groups in the region, Niger Delta Sea Commandos (NDSC) has responded. According to a statement signed by the spokesperson of the group, Major Osama Blatter, the NDSC said they weren’t... Read More

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Protest holds in Ekiti against Buhari, APC (PHOTOS)

On Monday, residents of Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital trooped out in their numbers to protest against the alleged selective war against corruption of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. The protesters also warned Buhari to desist from picking on Governor Ayodele Fayose even as they urged him to probe the campaign funds of the... Read More

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‘Buhari is pretending, we’ll attack any moment from now’ – Militants

A militant group, Niger Delta Sea Commandos (NDSC), on Sunday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to begin dialogue with stakeholders and elders in the Niger Delta and stop pretending. The group, through a statement signed by its spokesperson, Major Osama Blatter, said it was running out of patience with the Buhari administration and as such,... Read More

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Forgery trial: Saraki cancels trip, may miss ‘lesser Hajj’ for the first time in a decade

Senate President Bukola Saraki, his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, and two others would be arraigned before a federal High Court on Monday (today) on allegations of forgery of the Senate Standing Rules 2015 (amended). Saraki and co-defendants are facing a two-count charge filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mallam Abubakar Malami (SAN). The charges border... Read More

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Why 4 states didn’t have ambassadorial nominees – SGF

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has defended the list of persons nominated for ambassadorship position, saying that the President followed due process in compiling the list. The Senate had last week suspended any further work on the ambassadorial list which was forwarded to the Senate by President Muhammadu Buhari on... Read More

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Fani-Kayode ‘attacked in EFCC custody for praying?’

Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode who is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was reportedly assaulted by on of the agents of the commission. According to several sources on social media, Fani-Kayode alongside other detainees were attacked by a certain Kabiru Suleiman from Kebbi state for praying while in custody.... Read More

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According to the ‘grapevine’, Buhari will lead Niger Delta peace talks

President of the Ijaw Youth Council, Udens Eradiri, on Saturday, disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari has offered to meet with stakeholders, elders and governors from the Niger Delta as a way of bringing back peace to the volatile region. According to The Nation, Eradiri, who failed to disclosed when the meeting would hold, also said the... Read More

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Bukola Saraki and President Buhari

Presidency not responsible for Saraki’s legal battles – Adesina

The Presidency has maintained its stance that the legal battles faced by the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, didn’t originate from the Executive. Speaking to The Punch, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, stated that the legal woes faced by Saraki wasn’t caused by the Presidency. Saraki and... Read More

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5 things to know about Open Government Partnership, as Nigeria joins

In a bid to further legitimize its anti-corruption, the federal government has signed Nigeria up for the Open Government Partnership. With the confirmation of Nigeria’s membership of the initiative, Nigeria has become the ninth African country (fourth in West Africa) to become a member of the globally acclaimed Open Government Partnership. Here are 5 things... Read More

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PHOTOS: Buhari breaks Ramadan fast with APC leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, invited members of his party to break the Ramadan Fast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The dinner was attended by several APC leaders including the party’s National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar, and several others. See photos below:

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‘Buhari is destroying his relationship with NASS’ – House of Reps

The House of Representatives has condemned the prosecution of the presiding officers of the Senate, Bukola Saraki and Ike Ekweremadu, by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazak Namdas, said on Friday, that the House was uncertain over the prosecution of the Senate leaders, noting that the President’s... Read More

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President Buhari Signs Budget into law

National Assembly to ‘frustrate’ Buhari’s anti-corruption war

The relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government has come to a head following the decision of the federal government to file forgery charges against the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, and other lawmakers. Also facing criminal prosecution for other corruption acts are the Chairman, Senate Committee... Read More

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Nigerian militants

Buhari to militants: ‘In the name of Almighty God, take it easy’

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, pleaded with the Niger Delta militants to halt their continuous destruction of oil and gas installations in the region. The President, who was obviously shocked by the level of high technology used by the militants, said this while speaking at dinner where he broke the Ramadan fast with leaders of... Read More

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3 ‘mansions traced to Fayose’s close associate’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( EFCC) has traced 3 exotic houses to a close associate of Governor Fayose of Ekiti state. The houses, 2 in Lagos and 1 in Abuja, were allegedly bought with part of the N1.219 billion pumped into the 2014 governorship election of Ekiti state. The money is believed to be from embattled... Read More

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EFCC has become ‘APC harassment agency’, says wanted man, Omisore

Former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Otunba Iyiola Omisore on Thursday, challenged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to present all its findings on the alleged receipt of N1.3 billion to the court. The former governor maintained that he did not collect any money from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) neither did he have... Read More

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