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‘Avoid waste and conserve resources’ – Buhari tells Ministers-Designate
President Muhammadu Buhari has advised his Ministers-Designate to be prudent with the resources of the nation. While making his opening remarks at a retreat organised by the Office of the Secretary to…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhai’s ministers on 2 days retreat | PDP senators rejects Amaechi’s confirmation | Not all ministers will get portfolios | More stories
PDP, APC supporters fight over sanitation exercise in Bayelsa. Leadership Gani Adams says APC politicians will turn against Buhari soon. YNaija PDP senators rejects Amaechi confirmation. Punch Cleric says Buhari…
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Buhari’s ministers to go on a 2-day retreat… to bond?
The ministers-designate of President Muhammadu Buhari, are expected to commence a two-day retreat... perhaps, to bond. It's going to be a long, arduous, challenging 4-years, after all. The President will declare…
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Would you be more comfortable if Buhari’s ministers declare their assets?
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, set the precedence a few months ago, by declaring their assets. One of the support-groups of the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign,…
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Ministerial portfolios: What’s the hold up? – The Senate
While President Muhammadu Buhari can't be absolved of blame in the seemingly unending wait for the composition of his cabinet, the National Assembly is responsible for the recent delay. The Presidency…
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“Was it officially signed?” | Presidency reacts to speculated list of ministerial portfolios
Having been inundated with series of communication regarding the list of speculated ministerial portfolios that spread through social media over the weekend, the Presidency has been forced to comment. According…
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These are the speculated portfolios of Buhari’s ministers
After 6 months of nail-biting, mind-blowing suspense, President Muhammadu Buhari's ministerial nominees were eventually screened by the Senate last week. The nominees were screened without portfolios, and it is expected…
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Buhari set to inaugurate, assign portfolios to ministers next week
President Muhammadu Buhari could possibly inaugurate and assign portfolios to his ministers next week. The Sun reports that a Presidency source revealed that President Buhari is expected to swear-in the new ministers during the…
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#TheList: These are the rumoured portfolios of Buhari’s 21 ministers
The exact portfolios of the 21 ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari, are yet to be officially revealed The 21 names of the first batch of Buhari's ministers have been announced by Senate…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Yoruba leaders threaten to pull out of Nigeria | Fayose begs NASS to support for Fayemi | Buhari can’t interfere in Saraki’s trial | More stories
Cardinal Onaiyekan has a thing against the ministerial list. Leadership Buhari seeks more help from Britain against Boko Haram. This Day Diezani was not arrested, she was invited- Family. Leadership…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Falae attacked again | Edwin Clark takes a swipe at GEJ | Diezani’s stooge to be extradited | More stories
100 Boko Haram members killed in Yobe. This Day PDP boastful, says it has always beaten APC's candidate, Prince Audu Abubakar. YNaija Chief of army staff promises to meet December…
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The 5 former governors that made Buhari’s #MinisterialList
The ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been officially announced by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The list was read out during plenary session on Tuesday, on the floor…
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3 other Jonathan-ministers to likely get the Diezani treatment
Following the United Kingdom arrest of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, 3 other ministers of the Goodluck Jonathan administration, are said to be next in line. Diezani was arrested and subsequently…
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All you need to know about Buhari’s ministerial nominees
Babatunde Fashola He is a two term former governor of Lagos state, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) has had several accumulated years of experience in Law. He was once…
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President Buhari returns from France to an expectant nation (See Photos)
After spending almost 3 days in France, President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria. While away, Buhari, revealed that negotiations were ongoing with Boko Haram insurgents, for the release of…
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President Buhari calls ministers ‘noisemakers’, Omobola Johnson says ‘it’s unfair’
President Muhammadu Buhari apparently believes that civil servants and technocrats are more effective than appointed ministers. The President earlier on Wednesday, labelled ministers as noisemakers, during an interview on French television…
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12 key quotes from President Buhari’s interview with France 24
On the second day of his 3-day trip to France, President Muhammadu Buhari, had an interview with French television station, France 24. During the sit-down, which lasted for a little over…
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3 reasons why Governors are yet to appoint Commissioners
Since governorship elections were held in 29 states in April of this year, majority of the states are yet to have State Executive Councils (SECs). Like President Buhari, the governors have…
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DSS begins secret screening of Buhari’s prospective ministers
The Department of State Services has commenced the clandestine screening of President Muhammadu Buhari's ministerial nominees. Not less than 20 nominees have so far, been vetted by operatives of the DSS operatives…
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Diplomatic passports withdrawn from former governors, ministers, others
Former Nigerian public office holders have been ordered to with immediate effect, surrender official and diplomatic passports issued to them while they were in office. The Nigerian Immigration Service gave the…
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What Buhari said in Ghana about ‘ministers, assets declaration and Boko Haram’
Pesident Muhammadu Buhari is presently on a one-day working visit to Ghana. During a joint press conference with President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana, Buhari said that he will name…
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Okorocha weighs in on Buhari’s recent appointments
Imo governor Rochas Okorocha has defended President Muhammadu Buhari on his recent appointments. He said the appointments the president has made so far are in the nation's best interest. Read…
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5 things we learnt from Presidency’s reply to Jonathan’s Ministers
The Ministers of the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, came out to defend their good names and the integrity of the last administration, on Sunday. A few hours after they released their…
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“Only a retired General would rule without ministers” | Prof. Nwabueze takes a swipe at Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has been criticised for the delay in appointment of ministers into his cabinet. Leader of the Concerned Igbo Leaders of Thought, Prof. Ben Nwabueze, says it is…
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Buhari says politicians involved in illegal oil deals will be prosecuted
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the federal government is looking into evidences that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of some former ministers and other government officials believed to be…
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EFCC to investigate Jonathan’s ministers, aides
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is reportedly set to begin the investigation of the former President Goodluck Jonathan, but would however, start with the probe of financial transactions of…
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Presidency says Buhari will appoint ministers when it’s feasible
Nigerians have been expecting President Muhmmadu Buhari to set up his cabinets since he took charge on May 29, and a lot of people have criticised him for the delay.…
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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…
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Why Buhari is yet to appoint his ministers – Garba Shehu
It's been a major topic of discussion in Nigeria's political circles as to why President Buhari, is yet to announce his ministerial list, almost a month after his inauguration. However,…
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Buhari to name ministers and move into Presidential Villa next week
President Muhammadu Buhari, who has been operating from the Defence House in Maitama since May 29, is reportedly set to move into the Presidential Villa and begin the business of…
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- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy