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‘Don’t mistake our maturity for weakness’ | The Senate’s welcome gift to Buhari (READ)

The Nigeria Senate has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of attempting to disrupt the 8th Senate. The accusation came a few hours after President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria after spending 13 days in London, United Kingdom. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Aliyu Abdullahi, the Senate noted that the President was trying to... Read More

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President Buhari is healthy and he’s willing to ‘wrestle’ to prove it

President Muhammadu Buhari is hale and hearty, and he wants Nigerians to know that. Speaking with journalists at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday, Buhari, who just returned from the country from an extended holiday in London, reiterated his solid health status. He even jokingly offered to wrestle with a journalist... Read More

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‘I told Tinubu that Buhari would fail’ | 7 things to note from Cardinal Okogie’s interview

Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okogie, a retired Catholic Archbishop of Lagos is a man famous for his stand for the truth, even in the face oppression. Okogie celebrated his 80th birthday on Thursday, June 16 as well as his 50th year of ordination as a priest. In commemoration of his double celebration, he spoke on several... Read More

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Seun Onigbinde: New FX rule and a year of ‘Yes men’

By Seun Onigbinde In Marianne M Jennings’ book – The Seven Signs of Ethical Collapse, she stated stern warnings that CEOs must watch out for to avoid landing in a pit. It applies to leaders in government too. A culture of fear and silence and young guns larger than life around CEOs (read leaders) are critical points that trouble great entities. Officials... Read More

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‘I insist that Obasanjo’s administration should be probed’ – APC Senator

Senator Joseph Waku, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress in Benue State has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to probe the administration of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. Waku also urged the Federal Government to adopt a ranching system instead of creating grazing routes for herdsmen. On the issue of herdsmen, Waku said, “It is better for... Read More

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Opinion: Why Nigerians must agree to disagree on the ‘Nigerian question’

By Ayodele Adio Just recently, former vice president Atiku Abubakar made bold proclamations on restructuring the Nigeria’s socio-political land scape. This time he wasn’t a lone wolf, other prominent Nigerians like Balarabe Musa and Dr Junaid Mohammed, just to mention but a few all seconded this fine line of thought. Let’s be frank, there is not... Read More

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Nigerian militants

‘Stop using our struggle to beg for pipeline contracts’ | Avengers attack APC chieftain

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has distanced itself from the the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) while stating that its struggle is not for pliticl hijackers and opportunists. Since the Federal Government announced its decision to dialogue with the Avengers following a series of pipeline explosions, MEND, a defunct militant group... Read More

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Militants being used by Jonathan’s associates to destabilise Buhari’s govt – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has reacted to the denial of former minister of state for petroleum resources, Odein Ajumogobia. Odein Ajumogobia had been alleged to have begged to negotiate with the Federal Government on behalf of MEND. MEND had been a major force in the prevalence of militant activities... Read More

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‘Is this the change we asked for? Yes, it is’ – Oshiomhole

The Edo state Governor, Adams Oshiomole, has lambasted critics of President Muhammadu Buhari for saying that the President is yet to deliver his campaign promises. The Governor stated this while speaking at the National Executive Committee meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Oshiomole said that the President is on the right track and will... Read More

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After 10 days abroad, will Buhari return to Nigeria today?

Wednesday, June 15, marked the end of the 10-day holiday of President Muhammadu Buhari – which was spent in London. The President is expected back in the country on Thursday barring any last minute change or development. The Presidency had last week Monday announced that Buhari will be taking a 10-day break to seek medical treatment for a niggling ear infection and... Read More

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WAEC certificate: Buhari ’employs 13 SANs, 10 lawyers’ to defend him over forgery

President Muhammadu Buhari has enlisted the services of 13 Senior Advocates of Nigeria and 10 other legal counsels to appeal the May 26 ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja against an objection to a suit filed by an Abuja-based legal practitioner, Nnamdi Nwokocha-Ahaaiwe against the president. Nnamdi is contesting that President Buhari did... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

Soldiers ‘invade Gbaramatu kingdom’ despite Government cease-fire

The Federal Government has broken its promise to stop the invasion of Niger Delta comminities for 2-weeks even as dialogue with rampaging militant group, Niger Delta Avengers is set to begin. On Monday, soldiers in 5 gunboats armed to the teeth invaded Tebijor, also known as Okpelama, an Ijaw community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West... Read More

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PHOTOS: Acting President Osinbajo presides over FEC meeting

Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s travel out of the country, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday, presided over the Federal Executive Council as the Acting President. See below for pictures of the event that took place at the State House, Abuja:

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‘Nigeria is going back to 1985’ | Obanikoro condemns EFCC invasion of his home

Following the raid of his home by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, former Minister of Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, has expressed his displeasure at the “illegal” act. The former Minister said President Buhari is taking Nigeria back to the era of nepotism, tyranny and despotism. Obanikoro further said that the EFCC’s action was... Read More

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Buhari approves N93bn for feeding programme… N70 per meal

The Presidency, on Wednesday, announced that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of N93.1 billion for the proposed National Homegrown School Feeding Programme. This was made known by the Senior Special Assistant, Media & Publicity in the Office of the Vice President, Laolu Akande. According to Akande, the federal government has appropriated the N93.1 billion in its... Read More

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Morning Devotion: What LeBron and CBN have in common – #TheDecision

Joachim MacEbong talks about that LeBron and CBN have in common. #TheDecision Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-26 [Recap from yesterday] Ban on rice importation causing hunger, Electricity operators take NERC to court, Buhari reverses on forex policy and PDP move from crisis to crisis. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-25

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The 23 conditions states must meet before receiving N90bn loan

The Federal Government has indicated its readiness to release N90 billion loan facility to state governments to reduce their dependency on monthly allocations from the Federation Account. Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, while speaking at the Stakeholders Meeting held with Commissioners for Finance on the Fiscal Sustainability Plan (FSP), said, “The amount of the loan is N50billion for... Read More

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‘Ekiti workers can be paid salaries but Fayose is incompetent and insincere’

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has been described as grossly incompetent and lacking in creativity by a former commissioner of Finance of the state, Dapo Kolawole – traits which the commissioner claimed is responsible for the continued downturn of the economy of the state. Kolawole, the commissioner of finance for Ekiti state between 2010... Read More

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Reno Omokri: Buhari’s potty trained minister, Chris Ngige

By Reno Omokri Psychologists say that when you spend time with a person who has a strong and dominant personality, you must consciously watch out against the possibility of being overwhelmed by that personality to the extent where you find yourself taking on some of their traits. Being a pastor, I have seen this up... Read More

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Nigerian Colonel beats 380 others in US war college

Charles Nengite, a colonel in the Nigerian Army, at the weekend beat 380 other postgraduate students to the top position at the U.S. War College (USAWC), Carlisle, Pennsylvania according to information obtained on the college website on Monday. Nengite’s performance at the college was the best any foreigner had achieved n 38 years at the... Read More

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FG goes after $1.76bn, yachts, private jets, houses seized from Omokore, Aluko

The Federal Government has initiated legal processes that would allow it freeze both local and international assets of Kola Aluko and Jide Omokore who are under investigation for their alleged involvement in a series of multi-billion dollar petrol import and crude export deals courtesy of former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Omokore is the chairman of Atlantic... Read More

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Chibok parents yet to receive N30m donation from Aisha Buhari

Advocates of the missing Chibok girls are not being accountable to the parents of the girls as some people are said to be making money off them, parents of the missing girls have alleged. According to Punch, who spoke to some of the parents, they are yet to receive the N30 million donation pledged to... Read More

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Buhari visits his ‘voltron’ in London (PHOTOS)

The first photo of President Muhammadu Buhari since June 6 when he left Nigeria for London on vacation and to seek medical attention for an ear infection has been released by the Presidency today. Through its Twitter handle, @NGRPresident, the Presidency revealed that Buhari received the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury and the most senior bishop... Read More

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Simon Kolawole: Buhari’s changing body language and 4 other things

By Simon Kolawole At the end of the day, President Muhammadu Buhari appears to be loosening up. He came to power with a set of ideas, with the best of intentions, undeniably convinced that those ideas would help produce the Nigeria of his dreams. But as ideas go, they are not etched on the marble.... Read More

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

Here are the top five stories to monitor today. 1) Niger Delta declares cease fire Militants in the Niger Delta have agreed to sheathe their swords and negotiate with the federal government. They however, made a list of demands, including the release of Nnamdi Kanu and Sambo Dasuki. 2) #AliFuneral: dignitaries attend the burial of... Read More

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Dele Momodu: Before they mislead President Buhari that all is well

Fellow Nigerians, let me say categorically and emphatically that our dear beloved country is dangerously haemorrhaging again and this perfidious drift must be halted urgently before we all end up in perdition. Anyone telling President Muhammadu Buhari that all is well or that his government is moving in the right direction is either lying or... Read More

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No out-of-court settlement for ex-Airforce chief, Dikko Umar

In the trial of former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Mohammed Dikko Umar for an alleged N7.8billion fraud, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said a plea bargain would be acceptable as against the out of court settlement suggested by Umar’s legal team. The anti-graft agency wants the plea bargain to include... Read More

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Niger Delta Avengers are calling for another civil war – Arewa

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has labeled the actions of militant group, Niger Delta Avengers as ‘madness’ and an invitation to another civil war. Speaking to The Nation on Friday, Chairman and former Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Ahmadu Coomassie warned the Avengers to desisit from destroying oil installations and gas pipelines as it is obvious... Read More

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Militants declare ceasefire, blame Buhari for their actions

Governors in the Niger Delta region were on Friday warned by the Joint Revolutionary Council (JRC) of the Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force (JNDLF) to avoid betraying their (the militant’s) agitations. The group issued its warning in a statement signed by the Commander, General Duties (JNDLF), General Akotebe Darikoro. The group blamed President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

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Opinion: Defining the change Nigerians want

by Bryan Jetem Obaji Change for many people could mean different things whether positive or negative, depending on the way an individual sees it or is willing to relate with it. In the political calculations of most Nigerians, when they try to define the ‘change’ in the slogan of the ruling party, they see the word... Read More

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