“I will return soon to complete my assignment” | Buhari calls Governor Bello

President Muhammadu Buhari has called Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello from London where he is vacationing, Nigerian Tribune reports. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Kingsley Fanwo, said Buhari said he was eager to return to the country. While in Lagos, President Muhammadu Buhari called Governor Yahaya Bello and interacted with him for a couple... Read More

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March 3, 2017

Buhari has stayed in London longer than envisaged – APC

by Azeez Adeniyi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said President Muhammadu Buhari has stayed in London longer than expected. The party’s spokeman, Bolaji Abdullahi, said this at the end of their National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday. Abdullahi however commended the President for transferring power to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. “The national... Read More

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February 28, 2017

Reuben Abati: The Nigeria-prays-for-Buhari competition

by Reuben Abati “Yes, they too will like to go to London” “With due respect, to go and herd cattle?” “No, to visit the President and reassure him about the welfare of his cattle” “My friend, are we talking about cattle or the health of Mr President?” “We are talking about everything and anything that can... Read More

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February 25, 2017

What Buhari told his media team today – Garba Shehu

by Azeez Adeniyi Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu on Saturday said President Muhammadu Buhari had phone conversations with members of his media team. In a series of tweets, Shehu said the President called Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed. He added that the President also called his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina. He wrote,... Read More

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February 25, 2017

“Thank you for holding up against mischief makers”, Buhari tells Adesina

By Azeez Adeniyi President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday spoke with his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. Adesina disclosed this on his Facebook page on Saturday. According to the spokesman, the President’s Personal Assistant, Tunde Sabiu called him and asked that he hold on for the President. He wrote, “At exactly 2.43 p.m... Read More

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February 23, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Is Senator Shehu Sani throwing shade?

It’s this tweet that has us asking questions. Some are fervently praying;Some are ferociously preying. — Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) February 23, 2017 At a time in the country where virtually everyone at the top is taking advantage of the situation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s health status and prolonged vacation, it is not unlikely that... Read More

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February 21, 2017

Reuben Abati: I want to go to London… to see Buhari

by Reuben Abati When 15 million plus Nigerians voted for President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 General elections, their expectation was that he would be available to serve them 24/7/365, and that those who fielded him as their candidate had done their home work to avoid what is curiously becoming the Katsina problem in Nigerian... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Opinion: Don’t pray for President Buhari’s recovery

by Emmanuel Ugwu Since President Muhammadu Buhari departed Nigeria on ‘medical vacation’ one month ago, politicians, monarchs and religious leaders have been entreating Nigerians to pray for his quick recovery and safe return. The Buhari administration has also been using the solicitation of prayers for President Buhari as a tactic to evade citizens’ demand for enlightening information on his state of... Read More

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February 20, 2017

BudgIT CEO, Oluseun Onigbinde, to speak at Chatham House

Nigeria’s leading transparency advocate and co-founder of BudgIT, Oluseun Onigbinde, will speak at renowned United Kingdom based think tank, Chatham House, on “Accountability through Innovation: How Transparency can strengthen governance”. The event, scheduled to hold at Chatham House London on February 22, 2017, is a convening of governments, the private sector, civil society and Chatham... Read More

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February 19, 2017

Buhari never routed trips to visit doctors in London – Presidency

by Dolapo Adelana The Presidency on Saturday dismissed as false a media report that President Muhammadu Buhari had made several medical trips to London in the past, under the guise of embarking on official trips to other countries. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, disclosed this in an... Read More

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February 18, 2017

Dele Momodu: President Buhari and his London visitors

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, let me warn quickly that a new circus has come to town and there is a theatre of the absurd ongoing in the city of London. The patrons are very important personalities from Nigeria who have turned the supposed illness of our dear President Muhammadu Buhari into a stage play.... Read More

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February 18, 2017

‘Governors’ Forum planning to visit Buhari in London’

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) may send a delegation to London to visit President Muhammadu Buhari if he does not return home next week, Punch reports. It was learnt that the governors took the decision during their last meeting in Abuja on Thursday. A Governor who spoke under anonymity said they would... Read More

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February 16, 2017

Wakanow set to launch commercial operations in the UK

Wakanow, Africa’s fast-rising tourism giant and Nigeria’s No.1 online travel company, has announced plans to formally launch commercial operations in the UK as part of her efforts for global expansion and in a bid to consolidate their foray into Europe. The announcement is coming barely months after it launched DestinationsAfrica(R), a global booking platform that... Read More

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February 15, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Nothing but joy and Twinings as President Buhari receives Saraki, Dogara in London

The leaders of the Nigerian Natioanl Assembly flew out to London on Wednesday morning to visit President Muhammadu Buhari. Senate President, Bukola Saraki; House of representatives Speaker, Hon Yakubu Dogara and Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan are being hosted by the President in Abuja House, London. We can tell from the photos that the President is... Read More

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February 15, 2017

BREAKING: Saraki, Dogara travel to London to visit Buhari

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara led a four-man legislative team to visit President Muhammadu Buhari who is currently on vacation in London, Channels Television reports. Others in the delegation are, Deputy Speaker, Lasun Yusuf and Senate Leader, Senator Ahmed Lawan. According to a source in the National... Read More

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February 13, 2017

I saw Buhari in London, but can’t speak on his health status – Amosun

Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun has said he indeed visited President Muhammadu Buhari in London. He said this on Monday at an event at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta. There had been controversies over a picture of of Amosun and Buhari in London. Some Nigerians have argued that the picture is an old one. But... Read More

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February 9, 2017

BREAKING: Tinubu, Bisi Akande visit Buhari in London (PHOTOS)

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Bisi Akande on Thursday visited President Muhammadu Buhari in London. Pictures of the visit was shared by the President’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad. See photos:

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January 29, 2017

Wife of the President, Aisha visits Buhari in London (PHOTOS)

The Presidency on Sunday released new pictures of President Muhammadu Buhari as he continues his vacation in London. Buhari was pictured with his wife who visited him after Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun paid a visit on Friday. The two photographs were released by the Special Assistant to the President’s Wife on Media, Adebisi Olumide-Ajayi.... Read More

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January 28, 2017

Gov. Amosun visits Buhari in London

Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun on Friday visited President Muhammadu Buhari in London. Amosun was accompanied by Daisy Danjuma, a former senator, and one other individual. The visit may have been a response to rumours that the President was dead. The presidency had denied the rumours, stating that the President was not in any hospital and... Read More

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January 27, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Tekno teases fans with new single, Big Brother Naija contestant strips naked to campaign for likes | More stories

These are some of the top stories you missed on the entertainment scene on Thursday + others that unraveled while you slept and are still buzzing today. Tekno teases fans with his forthcoming single Award-winning singer and Sony Music artiste, Tekno is about to drop another hot jam this 2017. How we know this? The... Read More

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January 26, 2017

Govs not planning to visit Buhari in London – FG

The Federal Government has debunked reports that governors will meet to discuss the health of President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Thursday. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this when he received members of the Presidential Initiative Committee on the North-East who visited him in Abuja. The Minister also said the governors... Read More

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January 13, 2017

YNaija Exclusive: Say what you want but Mr. Eazi insists Ghana has an influence on Nigerian music

by Mazi Emeka Mr. Eazi has a scar, blackened and faded by time and age; it runs for about an inch or so from his left eye. They tell a story, his eyes, in the way he pulls down the corner of his eye while making an argument, his brows moving as though they had... Read More

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November 8, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Hon Jibrin premieres his anti-corruption international campaign in London

Suspended lawmaker, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin declared via Twitter few hours ago, “I WILL NOT RETURN TO NIGERIA UNLESS MY SAFETY IS GUARANTEED”. Hon Jibrin accused the four-man cabal of House of Reps Speaker, Hon Yakubu Dogara; Deputy Speaker, Hon Yusuf Lasun; Chief Whip, Hon Alhassan Ado-Doguwa and Minority Leader, Hon Leo Ogor of “using another member... Read More

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October 25, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Ice Prince’s J2TW album release is 3 days away, Janet Jackson spotted in ‘Islamic’ outfit | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. Only three days before Jos to the World The revelation of the most anticipated album of this season is only three days away and rapper, Ice Prince Zamani has managed to rake all the... Read More

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August 12, 2016

‘It was a dream come true’ | Wakaa The Musical cast open up on massive success of London show (LISTEN)

The critically acclaimed Wakaa The Musical produced and directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters made history in July as it became the first Nigerian-produced play to run in London at the Shaw Theatre, selling out throughout the 5 days it showed from July 21 – July 25, 2016. Following the resounding success in the European city, Lagos,... Read More

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August 8, 2016

Profile: In case you haven’t noticed, Bolanle Austen-Peters is changing EVERYTHING about Nigerian theatre

It is 4:05pm; Bolanle Austen-Peters walks into the room – no airs – clad in a loose fitting black blouse and black trouser, an easy smile on her face. She is forty-seven but it is easy to imagine that she is younger as she looked much younger than her age. Her lean body frame bore... Read More

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August 6, 2016

Wakaa! The Musical made history in London – here are 5 takeaways from that success

After conquering Lagos in December 2015 and making a future President laugh in the process, “Wakaa! The Musical” went off to London at the end of July and became the first Nigerian musical to show – and sell out – in London as well. Here are 5 lessons to learn from that success. 1. Shut... Read More

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August 2, 2016

How ‘Wakaa! The Musical’ made history in London

After its resounding success in Lagos, ‘Wakaa! The Musical’ went ahead to make history as the first Nigerian musical to run in London at the Shaw Theatre. Earlier in 2016, the musical which satirizes the political situation of Nigeria sold out with over 10,000 viewers in 12 shows in Lagos. Riding on the wave of... Read More

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July 24, 2016

Just In: Remo monarch, Oba Michael Adeniyi Sonariwo is dead

Respected Remo monarch, Oba Michael Adeniyi Sonariwo, the Akarigbo of Remoland, is dead. The Ogun State first class monarch who was aged 90 died Saturday, July 23 in London. Oba Sonariwo who was the Chairman of the Ogun State Traditional Council, was flown to London a week ago following an illness. “He died Saturday evening in UK... Read More

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“I will return soon to complete my assignment” | Buhari calls Governor Bello

Buhari has stayed in London longer than envisaged – APC

Reuben Abati: The Nigeria-prays-for-Buhari competition

What Buhari told his media team today – Garba Shehu

“Thank you for holding up against mischief makers”, Buhari tells Adesina

[The Legislative Blog]: Is Senator Shehu Sani throwing shade?

Reuben Abati: I want to go to London… to see Buhari

Opinion: Don’t pray for President Buhari’s recovery

BudgIT CEO, Oluseun Onigbinde, to speak at Chatham House

Buhari never routed trips to visit doctors in London – Presidency

Dele Momodu: President Buhari and his London visitors

‘Governors’ Forum planning to visit Buhari in London’

Wakanow set to launch commercial operations in the UK

[The Legislative Blog]: Nothing but joy and Twinings as President Buhari receives Saraki, Dogara in London

BREAKING: Saraki, Dogara travel to London to visit Buhari

I saw Buhari in London, but can’t speak on his health status – Amosun

BREAKING: Tinubu, Bisi Akande visit Buhari in London (PHOTOS)

Wife of the President, Aisha visits Buhari in London (PHOTOS)

Gov. Amosun visits Buhari in London

Entertainment Roundup: Tekno teases fans with new single, Big Brother Naija contestant strips naked to campaign for likes | More stories

Govs not planning to visit Buhari in London – FG

YNaija Exclusive: Say what you want but Mr. Eazi insists Ghana has an influence on Nigerian music

Gigi Hadid, Naomi Campbell and all the supermodels at last night’s British Fashion Awards

[The Legislative Blog]: Hon Jibrin premieres his anti-corruption international campaign in London

Entertainment Roundup: Ice Prince’s J2TW album release is 3 days away, Janet Jackson spotted in ‘Islamic’ outfit | More stories

‘It was a dream come true’ | Wakaa The Musical cast open up on massive success of London show (LISTEN)

Profile: In case you haven’t noticed, Bolanle Austen-Peters is changing EVERYTHING about Nigerian theatre

Wakaa! The Musical made history in London – here are 5 takeaways from that success

How ‘Wakaa! The Musical’ made history in London

Just In: Remo monarch, Oba Michael Adeniyi Sonariwo is dead

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