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February 12, 2016
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Presidency orders immediate investigation of ‘2016 budget padding’

Following the recent outcry over the inconsistencies in the 2016 budget and the subsequent indefinite suspension of deliberation on the bill, the Presidency has ordered an investigation into the allegation of padding of allocation in the 2016 Appropriation Bill. According to Premium Times, President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered for all inconsistencies, ambiguities and errors to... Read More
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December 8, 2015
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‘Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu is a Scientist’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says the selection of Ogbonnaya Onu as Minister of Science and Technology was as a result of his antecedents as a scientist. Buhari, disclosed this at the public presentation of a book written by Ogbonnaya Onu-‘From Opposition to Governing Party: Nigeria’s APC Merger Story’. At the event, the President said that in order to... Read More
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November 19, 2015
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Lagos is lucky to have Fashola as Minister – Ambode

Lagos Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, says his predecessor, Babatunde Fashola, is well positioned to make positive impact on the state. Ambode says the new Minister of Works, Power and Housing, will serve as a link between Lagos and the Federal Government, as he strives to develop the infrastructure of the state. While delivering a keynote address on Thursday, at... Read More
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November 16, 2015
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Fashola’s success will determine the future of Yoruba in Nigeria’s politics – Osoba

Former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, believes the appointment of Yorubas into major ministerial positions, is a challenge at that tribe. Using former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, as an example, Osoba said Fashola’s performance is key to the aspiration and future of Yoruba in Nigeria’s political landscape. Osoba advised Fashola to hit the ground... Read More
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November 1, 2015
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I will work for free as Minister, if necessary – Amaechi

Former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, says he did not accept to become Minister for financial gains. Amaechi said he’s ready to work free of charge if it becomes necessary to make that sacrifice. Speaking through his former aide, Ibim Semenitari, the Minister-Designate said he was solely interested in Nigeria’s development. “If he (President Buhari) has... Read More
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Metuh and Mohammed are again, in a verbal warfare | YNaija.com
October 31, 2015
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Lai Mohammed is a low life who’s unfit to be Minister – Metuh

The Peoples Democratic Party says Lai Mohammed of the All Progressives Congress is not fit to hold a responsible national office in a democratic government. National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh said this, in reaction to his counterpart’s statement of Friday, where he said the opposition party should re-brand or simply die. Metuh said on... Read More
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October 29, 2015
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The implications of Saraki’s confirmation of Amaechi

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, may have finally crossed the rubicon and shaken off the perception of flip-flopping between his party, the All Progressives Congress and his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party. In the wake of his confirmation of Rotimi Amaechi, as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, words like ‘loyalty’ and ‘betrayal’... Read More
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October 7, 2015
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Ministerial appointment can’t save Amaechi from prosecution – Wike

The Rivers state government has stated that former state governor, Rotimi Amaechi, won’t be spared from prosecution, in spite of his ministerial appointment. River State Governor, Nyesom Wike, had set a judicial commission of inquiry to probe the sale of assets belonging to the state by the immediate past administration of Amaechi. Amaechi was among... Read More
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September 11, 2015
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Letter to the President: Why Professor Siyanbola should be Minister of Science & Technology

Mr. President, I find it incumbent upon myself to write this letter to you as a way of contributing to the development of our dear nation, Nigeria. Let me first congratulate Your Excellency on reaching the 100 days milestone in your administration. I sincerely believe you have started our nation in the right direction though... Read More
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August 20, 2015
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Buhari’s ministerial list is close to his chest – Lai Mohammed

National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Lai Mohammed, has revealed that President Buhari is keeping his candidates for ministerial appointments, close to his chest. In a chat with Leadership on Wednesday, Mohammed said the President has not shared details of the identities of his prospective ministers with anyone. He said: “We will wait for... Read More
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August 13, 2015
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Wike doesn’t care if Amaechi becomes Minister, he just wants to probe him

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has stated he doesn’t have sleepless nights over the possibility of his predecessor and former benefactor, Rotimi Amaechi, being made a Minister. Wike has denied the widely held belief that his administration was attacking Amaechi, so as to ensure that President Muhammadu Buhari does not give him a ministerial appointment. The governor says he’s only interested... Read More
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August 7, 2015
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Buhari advised against appointing Fashola as Minister

Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders, a civil society group, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari against appointing the immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, as a minister in his cabinet. Chairman of the group, Debo Adeniran, revealed to Punch Newspapers on Thursday, August 6, that Fashola’s administration left behind a mountain of debt and was also... Read More
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July 28, 2015
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“One minister under Jonathan stole as much as $6bn” | Oshiomhole’s alarming allegation

Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has alleged that a minister under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, stole nothing less than $6bn from the coffers of the country. Oshiomhole, who failed to disclose the identity of the minister, said he got wind of this when he accompanied President Muhammadu Buhari, on his recent trip to... Read More
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June 2, 2015
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Fayose to Buhari: “I shall be happy to nominate a Minister for you”

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, asking him to grant him the opportunity of nominating an Ekiti State indigene for appointment into his cabinet. Fayose, who was strongly against the candidacy of Buhari during the presidential campaign, disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday, June 2. He claimed... Read More
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March 17, 2015
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Why we confirmed Obanikoro’s ministerial appointment – Senate President

by Ranti Joseph Senate President David Mark has defended last Wednesday’s confirmation of Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro as a minister amidst protest from APC lawmakers. According to the Senate president, due process was followed during Obanikoro’s confirmation and the reasons put forward by those against his confirmation were mere accusations. David Mark gave this explanation in... Read More
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March 11, 2015
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Hi haters! Sen. Obanikoro is a minister again despite APC walkout

by Ranti Joseph The upper chamber of the National Assembly before the lawmakers on Wednesday eventually confirmed Musiliu Obanikoro as minister. This is amidst the supremacy battle between senators serving on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC). It was observed that notwithstanding the various points of order... Read More
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January 30, 2015
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We hear Obanikoro may be back as minister soon

by Kolapo Olapoju After resigning his post as Minister of State for Defence to contest the candidacy of his party for the gubernatorial election of Lagos state, Musiliu Obanikoro, we hear, may be heading back to the presidency. According to African Independent Television, President Goodluck Jonathan has forwarded the names of seven new ministers to... Read More
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December 31, 2014
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‘Seun Onigbinde profiles Omobola Johnson: Call her the Renaissance Woman (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2014 Nominee)

by ‘Seun Onigbinde Either at the tech space of Co-Creation Hub or in the elevator of Queen Elizabeth II Center in Central London, my encounters with Omobola Johnson fix her in my memory as a consummate technocrat bereft with a healthy disdain for the complexities woven around the image and carriage of public officers. Johnson,... Read More
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November 14, 2014
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As Minister, I could not afford to pay my mother’s rent – @obyezeks

by Kolapo Olapoju   Erstwhile Minister of Education and ‘Solid Minerals, Obiageli Ezekwesili, revealed that while serving as Minister during Obasanjo’s administration, she could not afford to pay her mother’s rent at times. Ezekwesili made the comments on Thursday, 13 November, while speaking at the ongoing national convention of the Foursquare Gospel Church, at the Foursquare... Read More
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October 13, 2014
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Dangote cement to sue Zambian Minister for libel

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Zambian subsidiary of Dangote cement has sued Fackson Shamenda, the country’s labour minister for libel and slander. Shamenda had accused a Nigerian executive at the Zambian unit of the company of attempting to bribe him at a hotel in September, during a tour of the plant in Ndola, Lusaka. He had... Read More
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September 4, 2014
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Is Nasir El-Rufai running for Governorship of Kaduna state? (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Circling through the grapevine are reports which insinuate that former FCT Minister, Nasir el-Rufai, has intentions to contest for the governorship of Kaduna state at the 2015 elections. According to Ada Osakwe, the Senior Advisor to Akinwumi Adesina, Minister of Agriculture, “El-Rufai has announced his intention to run for the governorship of... Read More
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August 7, 2014
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Former Sierra Leonean minister loses 9 family members to Ebola

by Kolapo Olapoju   A Former Sierra Leone Minister, Lansana Nyallah says he has lost nine members of his family to the deadly Ebola Virus Disease. He said this on Tuesday, 7 August, while speaking to state owned television, ‘Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation’. Nyallah says he has lost his brothers and sisters in the eastern... Read More
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July 2, 2014
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It’s official: Senate confirms Shekarau, Adeyeye, others as ministers

by S’ola Filani       The Upper Chamber of the National Assembly has confirmed former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, as a Minister of the Federal Republic. The other nominees confirmed are Abu Bulama from Yobe State, Stephen Oru from Delta State, and Adedayo Adeyeye from Ekiti State. The new Ministers were appointed following... Read More
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June 14, 2014
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Matthew Kukah: A new head-gear for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at 60

by Matthew Hassan Kukah Against the background that Ngozi occupies a strategic, enviable, but also naturally controversial position in the architecture of power in Nigeria, it is no surprise that she is an easy target for vilification. “African educational systems have surprising outcomes. The smartest students pass with first class and get admissions to Medical... Read More
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May 26, 2014
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Opinion: Open letter to Aunty Diezani Allison Maduekwe

by Adetayo Adegbemle Aunty Die, you are wondering what is my own in this matter, right? Oh well, I will tell you. For every penny you steal, or misappropriate, you reduce the buying power of 170m Nigerians.  Dear Aunty Die, Permit me to call you Aunty, Not like you have much choice though. For one,... Read More
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March 18, 2014
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Opinion: Abba Moro – The story of a Nigerian minister, scam and reckless statements

by Ayobami Ladipo As expected of any responsible public servant, we thought the ‘Honourable’ Minister would have come out to apologize to Nigerians and mourn the departed souls. Rather, Abba, whose name sounds like noise, chose to tongue lash, he blamed them for their untimely journey to six-feet below. Saturday 15th of March 2014 will... Read More
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