Buhari

November 12, 2015

This South East stakeholder believes his region didn’t get ‘juicy’ portfolios

Not every one is pleased with President Muhammadu Buhari ministers’ selection. A prominent stakeholder in Ebonyi state, Abia Onyike, has described Buhari’s appointment as lopsided and unbalanced, because of the portfolios that went to the South East geopolitical zone of the country were not heavy or ‘juicy’ enough. According to Onyike, the North and South-East got the juicy... Read More

Buhari, ministers, north, south east, South West

November 12, 2015

5 of 17 retired permanent secretaries involved in corruption scandal

Five of the 17 federal permanent secretaries, who were compulsorily retired by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, may face trial for involvement in corruption. One of the retired senior civil servants has been interrogated by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission(ICPC). Another one is alleged to have embezzled public funds, which he used for exotic... Read More

Buhari, corruption, Permanent Secretary

November 12, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP disown Dokpesi | Why EFCC can’t probe CCT boss | All there’s know about new ministers | More stories

PDP disowns Dokpesi over apology statement. Premium Times Tinubu says change comes with pain and sacrifice. This Day Newly inaugurated ministers assume duties. Premium Times This is why EFCC won’t probe CCT boss. This Day Names, profiles and portfolios of the new ministers. YNaija Senate Spokesperson says senate is not divided. Leadership Army declares that... Read More

Buhari, Dokpesi, PDP, senate, Tinubu, tracklist, wike

November 11, 2015

‘I consulted widely’ | 6 notable quotes from Buhari’s address to new ministers

President Muhammadu Buhari, while inaugurating his ministers on Wednesday, said he was hesitant to rush the process, to avoid making the mistakes of the last administration. Buhari revealed that he was careful in appointing the right ministers into the right positions, as opposed to what was obtainable in the recent past. Below are 6 notable quotes from Buhari’s... Read More

Buhari, inaguration, ministers, portfolio

November 11, 2015

12 ministers of state, 24 ministers: This is what Buhari’s cabinet looks like

President Muhammadu Buhari, renowned for his shrewdness, has lived up to his name, by slashing the number of federal ministries to 24. Since the rumour hit the grapevine months ago that President Buhari may possibly reduce the number of ministries, several figures have been bandied around, in a bid to ascertain the level of reduction.... Read More

Buhari, cabinet, ministers, portfolios, state ministers

November 11, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Ortom sacks 11, spends N500m | Putin wants to attack US | Aregbesola fights for women | More stories

Benue governor, Ortom buys N500 million vehicles for aides. Premium Times Aregbesola says he will prosecute female genital mutilation. Leadership Ortom sacks 11 permanent secretaries. Punch IBB says he won’t run for any office again. This Day Plot to remove Gbajabiamila revealed. YNaija Sarafoam factory razed by fire. Punch Buhari set to reduce federal ministries... Read More

benue, Buhari, IBB, PDP, senate

November 10, 2015

BREAKING: Buhari appoints 18 new permanent secretaries

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed 18 new permanent secretaries as replacement for those retired earlier on Tuesday. Special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed the appointment. He also revealed the approved list of the redeployed sitting permanent secretaries. See the list of the new secretaries below. 1. Mrs. Ayotunde Adesugba... Read More

18 secretaries, Buhari, new list

November 10, 2015

PDP to Buhari: ‘There is crisis in the land, dialogue with the people’

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the All Progressive Congress-led Federal Government that it will no longer accept the manipulation of election tribunals. The opposition party said it has had enough of the brazen impunity of the APC government, which is designed to punish members of the PDP. PDP Acting National Chairman, Uche Secondus, said this on Tuesday, at the... Read More

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APC, Buhari, PDP, Taraba State

November 10, 2015

Buhari fires 18 permanent secretaries

Ahead of the inauguration of ministers, President Muhammadu Buhari has fired 18 permanent secretaries. According to Vanguard, the permanent secretaries were retired from civil service with immediate effect. Buhari disclosed this to the affected persons at a meeting he had with them inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday. The permanent secretaries were led to... Read More

Abuja, Buhari, permanent secretaries

November 10, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Another wanted Boko Haram arrested | House of Reps in crisis | Orubebe ready for trial | More stories

Military sets up panel to probe Ekiti,Osun polls. Nation Audu promises to fix Kogi state. Vanguard House of Reps in crisis. Nation Dogara says he doesn’t know what Juicy committee means. YNaija Orubebe tells FG he is ready for trial. Vanguard Military arrests another wanted Boko Haram terrorists. This Day Akpabio is not the owner... Read More

APC, audu, Bayelsa, Buhari, House of Reps, PDP, tracklist

November 9, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Wanted terrorist arrested at airport | 12 post-Taraba judgement deaths | Buhari to inaugurate ministers | More stories

Wanted terrorist arrested at Abuja airport. Punch Osinbajo reiterates that Buhari will fulfill campaign promises. Vanguard APC, PDP clash in Taraba, 12 dies. This Day Wike appoints new 12 special advisers, 2 social media aides. YNaija US lawmaker says Nigeria is safe for foreign visitors. Leadership Ibori says he didn’t sponsor Biafra agitation. This Day... Read More

Buhari, Chibok girls, Ibori, inaugurate, Taraba, terrorist, tracklist

November 8, 2015

Buhari to be sued over N5,000 monthly stipend

A group has threatened to drag President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressive Congress (APC) to court over the refusal of the Federal Government to commence the payment of the monthly N5,000 allowance to unemployed Nigerian youths. During the last presidential campaign, Buhari and the APC had promised to give every unemployed Nigerian youth 5, 000 monthly... Read More

000 allowance, 5, APC, Buhari, group, senate, youth

November 6, 2015

“We see Saraki’s trial as political persecution” – Deputy Senate Leader

Deputy leader of the Senate, Ibn Na’Allah, says the Senate perceives the trial of Bukola Saraki, as a political persecution, hence the need to show solidarity by accompanying him to the tribunal. Na’Allah said the fact that the Senate President was being tried for a matter that allegedly occurred over 12 years ago, is reason... Read More

Buhari, CCT, nigerians, Saraki, senate, senators

November 6, 2015

Photos of Aisha Buhari, Dolapo Osinbajo and Father Mbaka at women’s health initiative in Enugu

Aisha Buhari, wife of the President, was joined by the Dolapo Osibajo and Father Mbaka on Friday for another edition of her women’s health initiative project. This year’s edition of the health screening program, was held on Thursday, November 5, in Queens School in Enugu. Here are some photos from the event:

Aisha, Buhari, Dolapo, Father Mbaka, osibanjo

November 6, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Nigeria is safe under Buhari | Buhari, 36 governors to attend Awolowo’s burial | Dasuki says he wasn’t invited by DSS| More stories

Former deputy governor Lagos,Bucknor-Akerele says Afenifere will bounce back. Vanguard Okorocha wonders why MASSOB was quiet during GEJ then wake up under Buhari. YNaija Niger air force bombs Boko Haram base. Leadership Saraki’s lawyers walk out of CCT trial. This Day Army opens media centre in Maiduguri. Leadership Dasuki says he wasn’t invited by committee... Read More

Afenifere, Buhari, Change, Saraki, tracklist

November 5, 2015

‘Avoid waste and conserve resources’ – Buhari tells Ministers-Designate

President Muhammadu Buhari has advised his Ministers-Designate to be prudent with the resources of the nation. While making his opening remarks at a retreat organised by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation for ministers-designate, Buhari said his administration would be judged by how many Nigerians are moved out of poverty. Buhari urged... Read More

Agent of Change, Buhari, ministers, retreat

November 5, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Putin more powerful than Obama| Fulani may sue Fani-Kayode | MASSOB threatens Army | More stories

FG approves payment of N413 billion subsidy funds. This Day Saraki begs senators to follow him to conduct trial. YNaija Fulani group threatens Fani-Kayode to apologize. Leadership Robbers attacks banks in Igarra, kills 6. This Day MASSOB gives Army 48-hour ultimatum to release its members. YNaija Senate urges Buhari to probe SURE-P. Nation NEF says... Read More

Afenifere, Buhari, CCT, Fulani, jonathan, obama, Putin, Saraki, senators, tracklist

November 4, 2015

President Buhari scraps SURE-P, orders probe

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the scrapping of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P). Buhari also directed the Presidential Committee and workers of the agency to halt all operations. The order was disseminated on Wednesday, via a letter sent to the SURE-P Committee from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the... Read More

Buhari, halts, scraps, SURE-P

November 4, 2015

I can never agree that Nigeria is broke – PDP Chieftain

Former Minister of Transport, Ebenezer Babatope, has joined the bandwagon of those criticising President Muhammadu Buhari for claiming that Nigeria is broke. Babatope, who is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, said Nigerians were watching closely to see how Buhari would handle the economy with all the promises the All... Read More

APC, Babatope, Buhari, economy, INEC, nigeria, PDP

November 4, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhai’s ministers on 2 days retreat | PDP senators rejects Amaechi’s confirmation | Not all ministers will get portfolios | More stories

PDP, APC supporters fight over sanitation exercise in Bayelsa. Leadership Gani Adams says APC politicians will turn against Buhari soon. YNaija PDP senators rejects Amaechi confirmation. Punch Cleric says Buhari will deal with corrupt people. Leadership Buhari says not all confirmed ministers will get portfolios. Nation Princewill takes a swipe at PDP| says he wonders... Read More

Amaechi, APC, Buhari, ministers, PDP, tracklist

November 3, 2015

Buhari receives list of confirmed ministers from Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has submitted the list of approved ministerial nominees to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari received the confirmed ministerial list from Saraki on Tuesday, at about 3pm on Tuesday. Saraki was accompanied by the President’s Special Assistants at the National Assembly. The two lawmakers are; Senior Special Assistants on Legislative... Read More

Aso Rock, Buhari, Saraki, The List

November 2, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Afenifere leader resigns | Buhari waiting for senate confirmation | Police to reopen Dele Giwa’s case | More stories

Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti resigns. Ynaija Nigeria government set to stop Dansuki overseas medical trip. Premium Times Troops raids militants hideouts, recovers weapons. Punch CJN explains reasons EFCC, ICPC fail to successfully prosecute corrupt politicians. YNaija Presidency warns Fayose of federal allocation. Leadership Police might reopen Dele Giwa’s murder case. Punch Presidency reacts to speculated... Read More

Afenifere, boko haram, Buhari, DSS, Osun State, senate, tracklist

October 31, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Nigeria can’t pay 42 ministers | PDP, rebrand or die | Emir of Borgu dies in Germany | More stories

Orubebe charged to court over N70 million bribe. This Day APC takes a swipe at PDP, says it should re-brand or die. Leadership Emir of Borgu passes on in German hospital. This Day PDP says senators walk out at Amaechi confirmation signals stand against corruption. Leadership Governor Ayade suspends permanent secretary over ban of morning... Read More

APC, Ayade, Buhari, PDP, Permanent Secretary, Saraki, tracklist

October 29, 2015

Buhari set to inaugurate, assign portfolios to ministers next week

President Muhammadu Buhari could possibly inaugurate and assign portfolios to his ministers next week. The Sun reports that a Presidency source revealed that President Buhari is expected to swear-in the new ministers during the course of the coming week. The report states that the swearing-in ceremony will most certainly take place between Monday and Wednesday. “For now, the plan is... Read More

Buhari, inauguration, ministers, senate

October 25, 2015

Buhari is deliberately slow – Femi Adesina

A few months after being in the seat of power, President Muhammadu Buhari, earned for himself, the nickname ‘Baba Go Slow’. And it’s stuck. At some point, Buhari even joked about the name… while the jibes and wisecracks and memes, were flying around the political sphere. The Presidency took it as a compliment, letting the... Read More

Buhari, Femi Adesina, slow

October 22, 2015

Soldiers guilty of rigging Ekiti, Osun elections should be dismissed – Opadokun

Ayo Opadokun, the Convener of the Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reforms, has enjoined the Nigeria military to dismiss any officer found guilty of working with politicians to rig the 2014 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. Opadokun, stated this in an interview on Wednesday, pointing out that the outcome of the probe would serve as a deterrent... Read More

Buhari, Ekiti, elections, Military, Osun State, rigging

October 18, 2015

‘OBJ has a part in it’ | Cardinal Okogie weighs in on the ministerial list with 3 salient points

Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie, says there isn’t a lot of difference in the present administration and the past administration. Okogie, who stated this in a interview with Daily Sun, said Buhari’s declaration during his swearing in that “belong to nobody, i belong to everybody” is not true. Here are 3 points from Cardinal Okogie about the ministerial nominees. 1. The... Read More

Buhari, Cardinal Okogie, Ministerial list

October 14, 2015

Nigerian elites against my appointments for selfish reasons – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has replied the critics of his ministerial appointments and other appointments he’s made since assuming office. According to the President, the elites of the nation are behind all the criticisms that have trailed his appointments. Buhari, who spoke through Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo at the opening of the 21st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) in Abuja Buhari... Read More

appointment, Buhari, critics, Osinbajo

October 13, 2015

#TheList: What you should know about Senator Heineken, Prof Adewole, others

President Muhammadu Buhari submitted the second batch of his ministerial list to the Senate on Monday, October 12. The list was read out on Tuesday, just before the screening of the first batch of the ministerial nominees commenced. 16 names are on the list and here are a few things you should know about them; Senator Heineken... Read More

2nd batch, Buhari, senate, The List

October 13, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: OBJ says Boko Haram can be defeated | Lai Mohammed sues Olisa Metuh | Screening of 2nd ministerial list begins | More stories

Obasanjo talks tough, says we can conquer Boko Haram. YNaija 2nd ministerial lists, Adamu Adamu, Bukar Abba names on list. Leadership Lai Mohammed sues Metuh N500 million. YNaija Suswam interrogated by EFCC. This Day Kidnappers tells why Olu Falae was abducted. YNaija Buhari mourns Alamieyeseigha. This Day Court stops panel probe on Suswam. Leadership NASS eletion:... Read More

Amaechi, Buhari, Ministerial list, Saraki, senate, tracklist

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