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Top PDP leaders, 2 ex-ministers arrested
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday and Tuesday, arrested two chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and two former Ministers, the Punch reports. The top politicians…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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‘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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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;…
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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…
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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,…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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