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Osinbajo, Buhari’s travel plans clash; costs Nigeria $250,000

In this harsh economic climate, Nigeria has reportedly lost about $250,000 due to the last minute cancellation of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s proposed trip to India because of the incompetence of the Protocol Department of the Presidency. Osinbajo had to cancel his trip to India, because the President, Muhammadu Buhari would also jet out of the country... Read More

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Opinion: 8 times President Buhari messed up

A lot of us had at least one people’s ‘Bros’ around us while growing up.If he wasn’t family, then he was a neighbour or family friend. ‘Bros’ always greeted everyone with a smile and parted with the words-‘bless you’. Every child was either his ‘main man’ or his ‘wife’. One thing he had going for... Read More

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Opinion: Don’t blame Buhari for Nigeria’s woes

How incompetence and misplaced priorities is crippling the economy! As expected with PMB approval ratings dipping, The February result from a poll conducted by Governance Advancement Initiative for Nigeria showed that Mr. Buhari’s approval rating dropped from 63.4% in January to 32.8%, and more Nigerians held the president responsible for the struggling economy for the first time but... Read More

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Why Obasanjo should have gotten a third term as President – Mantu

A member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ibrahim Mantu has lamented the fact that former president Olusegun Obasanjo did not succeed in his quest for a third term bid after completing his constitutional 8 years as president of the nation. The Nigerian senate in 2006 rejected a proposal to extend... Read More

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‘Harassing me would bring down Buhari’s government’

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has once again warned President Muhammadu Buhari and the Department of State Services that he is a formidable opponent to deal with. Fayose, who has constantly accused President Buhari of being a dictator disguised in the robes of democracy, speaking on the judgement of the Federal High Court ordering... Read More

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How Jonathan’s govt ‘withdrew N10bn’ seven weeks before Buhari’s inauguration

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is investigating the withdrawal of another N10 billion from the Signature Bonus Account (oil block account) by the government of former President, Goodluck Jonathan. According to a report by The Nation, the fund was withdrawn barely seven weeks to the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The N10 billion is... Read More

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‘Buhari has no secret pact with Jonathan… EFCC is free to probe him’ – Presidency

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been given the green light by the Presidency, to investigate former President Goodluck Jonathan over his involvement in the ongoing arms deal probe. The calls for Jonathan’s investigation is nearing fever pitch, as several Nigerians keep urging the EFCC to look into, among other things, his role in... Read More

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Boko Haram still in control of ‘some territories’ in Nigeria – USA military

Contrary to claims made by President Muhammadu Buhari and other top officials in his government that Boko Haram is not in control of any territory within Nigeria, a recent statement by foreign officials says otherwise. A United States military official, General David Rodriguez, who is the commander of the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), has testified before... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Unbundling of NNPC is illegal’ | Trump says protesters deserved assault | Saraki goes to court | More stories

Falana says restructuring of NNPC is illegal. Punch Lekki Gardens MD arrested over building collapse. Vanguard $2.3 million recovered from arms deal suspect. Nation Buhari ejects 22 top directors from Budget Office. Premium Times Kwankwaso to be suspended by APC over alleged anti-party activities. Vanguard Tinubu’s daughter laments marginalization by Buhari. Leadership Saraki’s trial to... Read More

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‘Buhari is not carrying us along’ – Tinubu’s daughter

Chief Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of not including market women in his administration. Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of the National Leader of the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, led market women to make their voices heard at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. She bemoaned the fact that... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: American found guilty of trying to join ISIS | No salary for workers without BVN in Kwara | More stories

DSS invasion Of Ekiti Assembly to be investigated – Senate. Leadership Why protesting women were flogged in Delta. Vanguard APC says Wike is responsible for Rivers killings. Punch Court tells Metuh he has a case to answer. Leadership Buhari scrapped NSC’s DG. Punch No salary for workers without BVN in Kwara. Leadership Rickey Tarfa, Nwobike... Read More

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Tinubu explains why Ribadu had to step down for Buhari in 2011

National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has revealed how Nuhu Ribadu, a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, was pressured in 2011 not to abandon his presidential aspiration to support the race of Muhammadu Buhari. Ribadu ran under the now defunct Action Congress of Nigeria while President Buhari was... Read More

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MTN responsible for increased Boko Haram attacks – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, stated that the reluctance of telecommunications giant, MTN, in deactivating unregistered lines contributed to the killings by the insurgent group, Boko Haram. Buhari said this during a joint press conference after holding closed door meeting with South African President, Jacob Zuma at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President also said the severe... Read More

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Buhari hosts President Zuma in Aso Villa (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, received the South Africa President, Jacob Zuma, at the presidential villa, Abuja. Zuma is on a two-day visit to Nigeria.

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Opinion: Islamic radicalisation and the cowards of faith

Religion is one of the greatest institutions created by man. For instance, Islam is defined as a “religion of peace” but you will find in the Quran some passages as violent as this: ”And when the sacred months are passed, kill those who join other gods with Allah wherever ye shall find them; and seize... Read More

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‘APC members jittery over Buhari’s anti-corruption war’ – Nasarawa governor

Nasarawa state governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari’s strong stance against corruption has put members of the ruling All Progressive Congress in a state of fear. Al-Makura noted that the corruption fight has neither limit nor political affiliation while adding that eventually, all corrupt public officials will face the law. While... Read More

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‘Buhari could have Fayose removed, Fani-Kayode jailed’ | 7 things to note from Femi Adesina’s interview

Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, in an interview with Daily Independent Newspaper, discussed some of the key issues in the country. Being a man close to the president, Adesina answered questions pertaining to the current administration and the policies of the government. These are the 7 things to... Read More

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Ben Bruce points out the hypocrisy in denying forex to Nigerian students abroad

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to deny forex access to Nigerians studying abroad. President Buhari made the statement during an interview he had with Al Jazeera while on a trip to the Middle East. When asked by his interviewer if his government would allow Nigerian students abroad have access to forex,... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Niger Deltans not behind Lagos crimes’ | Military unwelcome in Ogoni | Hillary Clinton needs cash | More stories

Why Niger Governor, Abubakar Bello travels a lot. Leadership Troops kill five, sack Boko Haram hideouts. Punch Two ministers, others to appear before the Senate over MTN fine. Leadership Ogoni protest military invasion Punch Senators not planning to replace Bukola Saraki as Senate President. Vanguard Buhari says Nigeria would join Islamic Coalition against terror. Leadership... Read More

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‘Nigerians will outlive Buhari’s present dictatorship’ – Fayose

Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose says President Muhammadu Buhari is plotting to ruin his government and have him impeached. Fayose accused Buhari of sending officials of the Department of State Service (DSS) to destabilize his government. DSS operatives had on Friday, arrested four members of the state House of Assembly. Reacting to the development, Fayose said even if... Read More

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‘Through TSA, over N2trn has been accrued so far’ – Lai Mohammed

Despite the numerous accusations that the All Progressives Congress-led federal government is yet to deliver on its change promise, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says President Muhammadu Buhari has performed creditably well in implementing its change agenda. Mohammed said this while speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of... Read More

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‘Nigeria will be part of Islamic coalition against terrorism’ | Watch Buhari’s full interview on Al Jazeera

During his recent trip to Qatar, President Muhammadu Buhari was interviewed by Martine Dennis, on “Talk To Al Jazeera”. Over the course of the 26-minute long interview, Buhari spoke on oil prices, foreign exchange, devaluation of the naira, Boko Haram insurgency and the Biafra agitation. Watch below:

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Opinion: Corruption as the root of all of Nigeria’s problems

No question that in Nigeria unlike other similarly corrupt-ridden countries, the costs of corruption is much more higher: this is because in Nigeria, corruption doesn’t only exists as an act but widely accepted as a norm and a way of life. Studies have shown that corruption is the basis for poor pay to civil servants... Read More

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How Nnamdi Kanu’s wife almost lost her pregnancy over husband’s detention

Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, wife of detained leader of secessionist group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has accused the government of the United Kingdom of abandoning her husband. Okwu-Kanu stated this in an interview granted to an American magazine, Newsweek. She said that her husband’s fundamental human rights has been violated as a court had... Read More

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Dino Melaye says Buhari should replace Fashola as Minister of Power

After his infamous comment about fellow party member, Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s wife on the floor of the Senate, Senator Dino Melaye is back with another nugget for Nigerians to feed on. This time, it is Minister of Works, Housing and Power, Babatunde Raji Fashola, who is also a fellow party member, that takes the indirect... Read More

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‘How did EFCC become a toothless dog?’ – Obasanjo

Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo was present at a gathering in celebration of his 79th birthday on Saturday, March 5 during which several elite Nigerians extolled him. While the many qualities of the former president brought him praise and admiration from the attendees of the gathering, Obasanjo had nothing nice to say about the Economic and... Read More

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Buhari’s corruption war may not suceed if Jonathan isn’t prosecuted – AFP

Agence France-Presse (AFP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to prosecute his predecessor, ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, for corruption, if he wants his anti-corruption war to succeed. While acknowledging the fact that many people have been put on trial for corruption, the news agency noted that the anti-corruption efforts may not be productive if Jonathan was not... Read More

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‘Many generations will remain grateful to Obasanjo’ – Buhari

President Muhammdu Buhari has asserted that former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, through his personal sacrifice, commitment and wisdom, has contributed immensely to the institutionalization of democracy in Nigeria and Africa. While congratulating Obasanjo who turns 79 on March 5, Buhari stated that many generations would be grateful to the former president for the work he has... Read More

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‘Buhari should go to Olumba Olumba for the solution to Nigeria’s problems’

President Muhammadu Buhari has been advised to ‘go spiritual’ on Nigeria’s socio-economic problems by seeking the help of the founder of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, Olumba Olumba Obu. President, Association of Brotherhood Academic Scholars, David Irefin, made the comments on Thursday, while addressing a press conference at the Nigeria Union of Journalists... Read More

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‘Obasanjo, Jonathan, Yar’adua, must account for repatriated loot’ – Court rules

Following a legal suit by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), a Lagos Federal High Court, on Friday, ruled that previous administrations since the return to democracy in 1999,have “breached the fundamental principles of transparency and accountability for failing to disclose details about the spending of recovered stolen public funds, including on a dedicated website.”... Read More

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