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Fredrick Nwabufo July 7, 2019

Buhari, you may mean well, but time is running out

One flaw that detracts from President Buhari’s strengths is tardiness; especially, his dilatory response to matters of importance. This is where an appreciable weakness of the president lies. And most times,…

Oludolapo Adelana November 1, 2017

The very faulty line in Buhari’s cabinet expansion plan

by Alexander O. Onukwue Nigeria’s economy is at a better place than it was at this time last year. The exit from recession achieved in the last quarter has…

Oludolapo Adelana November 1, 2017

Can the expansion of Buhari’s cabinet be all female?

by Alexander O. Onukwue President Muhammadu Buhari wants to expand the Federal Executive Council and it was worth enquiring what the gender representation would be. Of the 36 Ministers…

Editor November 1, 2017

3 explanations for Buhari’s proposed cabinet expansion

by Alexander O. Onukwue At the APC’s meeting on Monday, 30th October, President Muhammadu Buhari intimated that he plans to expand the Federal Executive Council. No specifics were provided…

Itunuoluwa June 22, 2017

President Trump says he doesn’t want poor people in charge of the economy

President Trump in an Iowa rally on Wednesday addressed backlash that his Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and others in his Cabinet were too rich, said he doesn’t want poor people…

Itunuoluwa June 12, 2017

President Trump holds first full cabinet meeting

On the road to Making America Great Again, President Trump had his first full Cabinet meeting to "explain" that Russian investigation and every other distraction the White House has had,…

Itunuoluwa April 28, 2017

Trump struggles to fill hundreds of administration posts before 100-day mark

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump his first 100 days, has beenstruggling to fill hundreds of other administration posts , and the vacancies could pose a mounting challenge as his presidency…

Oludolapo Adelana February 8, 2017

‘Disgraceful’ Democrats obstructing my cabinet – Trump

US President Donald Trump has accused Democrats of obstructing the setting up of his full cabinet. Trump, who stated this on Wednesday via his Twitter account said the delay is…

Oludolapo Adelana February 5, 2017

Members of Buhari’s cabinet weak, ineffective – Dele Momodu

Publisher of Oviation magazine, Dele Momodu has described the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari as weak, timid and ineffective. The media mogul, who stated this in an interview with The Punch said…

Azeez December 19, 2016

‘Buhari begins plans to reshuffle cabinet next year’

The Presidency has hinted the Senate about possible ministerial appointments early next year, Guardian reports. Sources said on Sunday that the President is planning to reshuffle his cabinet and drop…

Azeez December 9, 2016

‘Constitutional amendment will compel President, governors to appoint cabinet within 60 days’

The Senate Committee on Conditional Review on the 1999 Constitution has said the amendment if passed into law will compel the president or governor to appoint members of his or…

Oludolapo Adelana October 2, 2016

Unlike Oshiomhole, Obaseki will not appoint any opposition member into his cabinet

Governor-elect of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki says no member of any opposition political party will make it into his cabinet. Obaseki who was declared winner of the September 28 governorship…

Tolu September 11, 2016

6 times Buhari’s ministers said the most ridiculous things

When President Muhammadu Buhari delayed six months before choosing his cabinet, a lot of Nigerians raised eyebrows and questioned his intentions. Others asserted that it was wise to make a…

Janeth J November 12, 2015

Names, profiles and portfolios of the ministers in President Buhari’s cabinet

Babatunde Fashola (Lagos)– Substantive Minister - Power, Works and Housing A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), he was Chief of Staff (1999-2007) to former Lagos State Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu…

Janeth J 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…

Kolapo Olapoju November 6, 2015

YNaija Editorial: The absence of a cabinet is hurting Nigeria’s economy

Although President Muhammadu Buhari has finally named his 36-person cabinet and they have been screened and confirmed by the Senate, the delay in swearing them in and assigning portfolios to…

Janeth J September 17, 2015

Ministerial slots: Obasanjo, Tinubu reportedly on collision course

Two South-West leaders in Nigerian politics, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, have reportedly clashed over President Buhari's ministerial list. Telegraph reports that Tinubu's candidate, Lagos State…

Janeth J September 6, 2015

#BuhariAppoints: No governor or senator can impose a nominee on Buhari

New government, new approach, that is what is happening with the new administration. Unlike in the past when state governors had the privilege to name a candidate for the President's…

Janeth J August 18, 2015

The physically challenged want a place in Buhari’s cabinet

Apparently, nobody wants to be left behind, everybody wants to be recognized. The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) wants to be on President Muhammadu Buhari's cabinet when…

Janeth J August 16, 2015

Ambode might release his cabinet list this week

Indications suggests that Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, may announce members of his cabinet this week. It was revealed that 15 names have been penciled to head some of the 20…

Kolapo Olapoju July 4, 2015

These are the appointments made by President Buhari so far

It's been 35 days since the inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari as President of Nigeria. Although Buhari is yet to release his ministerial list, he has made key appointments into a…

Kolapo Olapoju June 29, 2015

President Buhari will not form his cabinet until…

Perhaps, Nigerians would have to wait a little longer for the cabinet members of President Buhari. The President has been widely criticised for delaying in the appointment of ministers by…

Op-Ed Editor June 6, 2015

Dele Momodu: Dear Nigerians, Buhari needs patience

I’ve been visibly disturbed by the spate of unnecessary and unwarranted attacks on the leadership style of our dear President Muhammadu Buhari who was sworn in barely a week ago.…

Kolapo Olapoju June 3, 2015

Buhari may take over from Diezani as Petroleum Minister

It is believed that President Muhammadu Buhari may most likely assume responsibility as the petroleum minister in the new cabinet. According to a report by Reuters, close associates of the President revealed…

October 23, 2013

Kwara governor dissolves cabinet, advisers sacked

by Adeola Balogun Joining the cabinet reshuffle fever that has been sweeping round the country, the Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has sacked his entire cabinet comprising…

September 30, 2013

Opinion: A memo to President Jonathan’s bootlicking cabinet

by Bayo Oluwasanmi That President Jonathan is a weak leader as aptly stated by Olumhense is an understatement. It’s no news therefore that the bootlicking cabinet members of Mr. Jonathan…

September 23, 2013

The purge: Gov. Ajimobi dissolves Oyo cabinet

Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi The governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has dissolved the state executive council. According to a statement issued by the Director, Cabinet, Mr. Dotun…

September 14, 2013

Duro Onabule: And the PDP civil war spreads

by Duro Onabule President Jonathan could not be faulted either on the timing or the ex-ministers concerned. In war, you employ every weapon at your disposal. The only fallout is…

September 12, 2013

Revealed: Why Jonathan sacked nine ministers (READ)

by 'Jola Sotubo The nation is still reeling from the news of the sack of nine ministers in the first major cabinet reshuffle since the beginning of the Jonathan administration.…