Ministers, FG officials from Niger Delta deployed home to make peace with militants

Ministers, FG officials from Niger Delta deployed home to make peace with militants

Political office holders, federal government officials and ministers from Niger Delta have been deployed to the region by the Presidency to begin talks of peace and dialogue with the Niger Delta Avengers and other militants involved in the persistent destruction of oil pipelines. Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita... Read More

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June 2, 2016

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A ‘shining star’, a ‘disappointment’ and the ‘discredited’ one | Kayode Ogundamisi rates Buhari’s ministers

Social commentator and host of Politricks with KO, Kayode Ogundamisi gives his opinion on the performance of President Muhammadu Buhari‘s ministers – after one year in office. Minister of Justice Attorney General – Abubakar Malami. Comment: No radical initiative regarding criminal justice system. Rating: 3/10. Minister of Foreign Affairs: Geoffrey Onyeama Comments: Largely more visible... Read More

May 30, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Here are the top five stories to monitor today. 1) List of looters The Presidency has failed to make good its promise to release names of persons who stole Nigeria’s assets and others from whom stolen funds were recovered. However, presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Sunday, declared that the list will be released by the... Read More

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May 26, 2016

If Buhari had not been elected, there would be no economy | Lai Mohammed has a few words for the “long-suffering” people of Nigeria

by Chi Ibe The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed today asked Nigerians to keep faith, saying a “long suffering” people will reap benefits. He said this while meeting with the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) in preparation for the one year anniversary of his administration. “In the words of Henry David Thoreau, all... Read More

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March 19, 2016

Dele Momodu: Buhari’s ministers are working but Nigerians aren’t aware

Fellow Nigerians, I have been greatly troubled by the spate of criticisms and vicious attacks against the Buhari government. You cannot blame me. I was one of those who went all out to campaign for the change movement. Naturally, we must take credit for whatever success President Buhari achieves and face the public odium for... Read More

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February 28, 2016

Fani Kayode to Sheriff: ‘By the time it’s all over, you’ll get the shocker of your life’

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to the subtle threat perceived to have been thrown at him by controversial Peoples Democratic Party National chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff. Fani-Kayode, had upon knowledge of Sheriff’s appointment as the party chairma, stated that the former governor of Borno state has very strong ties to the deadly... Read More

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February 24, 2016

‘A threat to Fani-Kayode is a threat to us all’ | Former PDP ministers warn, reject Sheriff

The Peoples’ Democratic Party ministers from 1999-2015 have collectively rejected the appointment of former governor of Borno state, Ali Modu Sheriff, as the National Chairman of the party. Following the controversy that trailed the announcement of Sheriff as PDP national chairman, the forum of former ministers called for a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, February... Read More

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February 20, 2016

Dele Momodu: Enough of the blame game and paranoia of Buhari’s cabinet

Fellow Nigerians, let us start today’s epistle with a real life story. Some years ago, a woman named Dr Kema Chikwe was appointed Minister of Aviation. Her mandate was to bring sanity to our insane airports across the country. It was as if we were a jinxed nation and nothing good could ever come out... Read More

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February 20, 2016

Ali Modu Sheriff: Jonathan’s ministers shun Mimiko’s ‘chartered jet’ invitation

Governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko, on Friday, made desperate attempts to save Senator Ali Modu Sheriff from being disgraced and removed as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. Purportedly acting on behalf of PDP governors, Mimiko, who’s also the chairman of the opposition party’s Governors Forum, invited to a meeting, some former ministers... Read More

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January 25, 2016

Thieves are serving as ministers in Buhari’s government – PDP Chairman

Acting National Chairman of the major opposition party- Peoples Democratic Party- Uche Secondus, says many of the 55 Nigerians alleged to have looted N1.34 trillion are serving in the federal government as ministers of President Muhammadu Buhari. While criticising the handcuffing of National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh, he also accused the government... Read More

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November 28, 2015

Buhari’s ministers are embarrassed, pained and shocked by this letter

The ministers in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari are reportedly incensed over their poor salary structure and general allowances. The Nation reports that the President cut the perks of the new ministers, and also imposed several conditions and travel restrictions on them. The conditions of service for Ministers were said to be contained in a letter the ministers got... Read More

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November 22, 2015

Opinion: Can President Buhari’s ministers advance his change agenda?

After three months of speculations, disappointments, criticisms, long wait and anxiety over the choices of President Buhari’s ministers, the President finally announced his cabinet members who are expected to advance his change agenda. But are these appointments a symbol of change? Looking at the President’s choice for the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, President... Read More

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November 15, 2015

This is what your ministers and ministers of state will earn yearly

President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministers will be paid based on the pre-existing yearly remuneration package of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Punch reports that the new remuneration package being drawn-up by the RMAFC is not ready, hence the new ministers would be paid in accordance with the existing package. According to the Chairman of RMAFC, Elias... Read More

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November 14, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Paris under siege, 120 dead | Nnamdi Kanu’s parents unsure if he’s still alive | Urhobo says its not part of Biafra | More stories

Appeal court in Benin upholds APC’s election in Kaduna. Leadership Group warns Aregbesola not to merge Osun tertiary institutions. Punch Nnamdi Kanu parents unsure if he’s still alive. Vanguard 7 Boko Haram killed by troops in Gwoza. Leadership Afenifere says some ministers are round pegs in square holes. Punch Chief Whip tells why Gbajabiamila lost... Read More

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November 13, 2015

‘Unlike PDP, we don’t make ‘mistresses’ ministers’ | APC takes a low blow

In reaction to the criticism directed at the newly inaugurated ministers by the Peoples Democratic Party, ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, insists that the composition of President Buhari’s cabinet are competent. The APC said the PDP should focus on its rebranding process and stop trying to belittle the ruling government at every available opportunity.... Read More

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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

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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 before being elected Governor himself. As Governor of Lagos State from 2007 to 2015 he was responsible for key reforms in the areas of taxation,... Read More

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‘Your assignment will not be easy’ | Read Tinubu’s message to new ministers

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has informed the new ministers of Nigeria that they are the foot soldiers of the ‘change’ promised by the party in the last elections. In a congratulatory statement to the ministers, Tinubu said: “You begin the hard work to help President Buhari deliver on the promise of... Read More

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‘Corrupt people, broke nation’ | Read PDP’s cynical reaction to ministers’ portfolios

The National leadership of the Peoples Democratic is unimpressed at the portfolios assigned to the ministers of President Muhammadu Buhari. The opposition party stated on Wednesday, that the portfolio distribution by President Buhari, does not inspire confidence that the government is really after change. National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, warned the new ministers of the challenges... Read More

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‘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

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Photos from the inauguration of President Buhari’s ministers

President Muhammadu Buhari swore-in his ministers on Wednesday, at an inauguration ceremony, held at the presidential villa, in Abuja. See below, photos from the event:

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From ‘class monitor’ to ‘minister challenger’, Senator Ben Bruce switches role

Does Senator Ben Murray-Bruce go back to Bayelsa East Senatorial District, to reside with his constituents every other weekend? If he does, then perhaps, he’s somewhat justified for challenging Babatunde Fashola, the newly sworn-in Minister of Power, not to use electricity-generator in his house. The businessman/lawmaker, who was a ‘class monitor‘ just yesterday, is a ‘minister challenger’ today.... Read More

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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

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Buhari begins inauguration of 36 ministers

President Muhammadu Buhari has commenced the inauguration of his ministers-designate at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja. Present at the inauguration ceremony are: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara. The ministers are presently taking oaths before the President in batches of four.

Buhari to reduce federal ministries to 25

It is strongly believed that President Muhammadu Buhari, may have reduced the number of federal ministries to 25. The President has consistently hinted that his government cannot maintain the number of ministries the country has and also recently stated that not all his ministers will have portfolios. Buhari is expected to inaugurate his ministers-designate on... Read More

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November 10, 2015

Garba Shehu: The coming of Buhari’s change agents

An article by Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari. Before a skyscraper rises out of the ground and becomes a towering edifice, the foundation must go deep into the ground, sometimes as low as 150ft. Month after month, the labourers continue to dig and build, their diligent... Read More

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November 8, 2015

‘You pick what’s available, if you don’t have those you want’ | Bakare on Buhari’s ministers

Pastor Tunde Bakare, of the Latter Rain Assembly, Dr. Tunde Bakare, says the government of President Muhammadu Buhari can only be described as ‘helpless’ not ‘clueless’. Speaking on Channels Television on Sunday, Bakare also weighed-in on the ministerial appointment of the President. The cleric defended Buhari’s selection, insinuating that they were based on competence and... Read More

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November 8, 2015

President Buhari to swear-in 36 ministers on Wednesday

Five months after the presidential inauguration, 36 ministers-designate, having been confirmed by the senate would be sworn into office by President Muhammadu Buhari, next week Wednesday. The President is expected to formally inaugurate the Federal Executive Council inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. During the inauguration, Buhari will also announce the portfolios... Read More

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November 5, 2015

Photo-story: Day 1 of the presidential retreat for Ministers-Designate

The 36 ministers-designate converged at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, for the commencement of the 2-day retreat. The retreat, which is to familiarize the ministers-designate with President Buhari’s agenda, took place at the Banquet Hall of the state house, Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari arrives National anthem President Buhari addresses the Ministers-Designate Buhari and Vice President, Prof Yemi... Read More