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July 17, 2016

‘Buhari should also probe corrupt elements in his govt.’ – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to balance the fight against corruption and stop shielding members of his government from probe. The statement was made in relation to the ongoing arms scam probe. The governor in a statement on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere... Read More
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July 17, 2016

From Nigeria to Turkey, here are the top 10 photos of the past week

From Theresa May‘s lovely curtsy for the Queen of England to the terrifying truck attack in Nice, France, here are the top 10 photos from around the world this past week: 1. Once a General, always a General – President Buhari clothed in his full military regalia as he poses with Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General... Read More
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July 14, 2016

‘There is no easy money to throw around anymore’ – President Buhari

President Muahmmadu Buhari on Wednesday said that the era throwing money around in the country had gone for good, reiterating his administration’s resolve to fight corruption. Bahari made the comment when he inaugurated road and drainage projects which included 75-kilometre Wanke-Danjigba-Kucheri-Kigama-Bilbis road with seven bridges and 20-kilometre township road and 40 kilometres drainages in Tsafe Local Government... Read More
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July 13, 2016

Buhari appoints top BBOG activist as NPA boss

Hadiza Bala Usman, a top activist for the Bring Back Our Girls campaign, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) by President Muhammadu Buhari. The appointment was announced on Tuesday by Minster of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. In a statement signed by the ministry’s Director of Press, Yetunde Shonaiki, it... Read More
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July 12, 2016

Nigeria must be poilo-free by 2017 – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, directed the Federal Ministries of Health, and Information and Culture, to work with state governments, to ensure that Nigeria is finally certified polio free by 2017. Buhari issued the directive while receiving the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, at the State House, saying... Read More
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July 12, 2016

Free surgery for poor Nigerians, others

The Federal government would on Sunday commence the provision of free surgery to 10,000 poor and needy Nigerians who are registered with the National Health Insurance Scheme. The Federal ministry of health would also provide free breast and cervical cancer tests to 18,000 Nigerians and free diabetes and hypertension tests for 500,000 Nigerians. The programme,... Read More
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Nigerian Army Boss. Tukur Buratai
July 10, 2016

President Buhari should sack Buratai if he fails to resign – Femi Falana

Following revelations that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, purchased properties worth $1.5 million dollars in Dubai, human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana has advocated for his dismissal if he fails to resign. The legal luminary said in a statement that President Buhari should sack the Army Chief despite his laudable achievement in... Read More
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July 9, 2016

We’ll not hide things from Nigerians – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will not hide anything from Nigerians in its resolute commitment to restore the economic fortunes of the country and deliver prosperity to Nigerians. While receiving the Northern Christian Leaders Eagles Eyes Forum at the State House, Abuja on Friday, President Buhari appealed to them not to lose hope in the... Read More
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June 30, 2016

Opinion: A righteous Senate and Buhari’s sinful appointments

by Umar Sa’ad Hassan The winners in the Buhari/Saraki showdown thus far are the regular Nigerians. We,the everyday people with nothing vested in it other than the best interests of our country. While the Senate President is one of the star victims of Buhari’s ‘selective’ anti-corruption war, he has when possible, used the machinery of the... Read More
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June 30, 2016

Certificate suit against Buhari thrown out, lawyer says ‘my family is concerned’

The suit challenging the legitimacy of the WAEC certificate of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been struck out by Adeniyi Ademola, justice of the federal high court, Abuja. Nnamdi Nwokocha-Ahaiwe, the lawyer who filed the suit, issued a notice of withdrawal which was implemented on Thursday. Nwokocha-Ahaiwe had alleged that President Buhari was not qualified to run... Read More
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June 25, 2016

‘Visit Niger Delta… call for a referendum’ | What Niger Delta Avengers want from Buhari

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to visit the oil-rich Niger Delta region to have a first hand experience of what the people “are going through”. The pipeline terrorists, in a statement signed by Brig.Gen Mudoch Agbinibo, said it is pertinent for the President to see the atrocities committed by... Read More
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Nigerian Army Boss. Tukur Buratai
June 24, 2016

Nigerian Army commanders hold emergency meeting over ‘rumours of coup’

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, summoned top commanders of the service to the Army headquarters on Friday, for an emergency security meeting. The impromptu meeting was prompted by the recent allegation that some top officers of the service were in cahoots with a militant group to stage a coup against President Muhammadu... Read More
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June 23, 2016

‘Fayose should pursue a career in comedy’ – Daddy Freeze

Cool FM OAP, Daddy Freeze has shared more of his opinion on the ‘desperado’ politics played by Governor Ayo Fayose – when he alleged that First Lady, Aisha Buhari is connected to the Halliburton bribery scandal. Daddy Freeze says the Ekiti state governor should pursue a career in comedy for claiming that Zenith Bank funded his election campaign. Here... Read More
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The Nigerian Army says nobody is plotting coup against President Muhammadu Buhari, as alleged by some militants | YNaija.com
June 23, 2016

‘No coup plot against Buhari, we’re loyal to him’ – Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army has denied claims made by militant group – Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force (JNDLF) – alleging that some officers are plotting to overthrow the present democratic government of Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement released on Thursday by Colonel Sani Usman, the Army described the claims as “baseless and most unfortunate.” Colonel Usman... Read More
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June 22, 2016

‘Immunity must be respected whether anybody likes it or not’ – Mimiko

Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko has said the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) must respect the immunity of sitting governors. The governor said section 308 of the constitution – which guarantees immunity – was put in place to allow state governors focus fully on their responsibilities and not get distracted by trials. Mimiko, the... Read More
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June 21, 2016

BREAKING: Pres. Buhari appoints Ibrahim Idris as new Police IG

Ibrahim Kpotun Idris has been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as the new acting Inspector General of Police Idris, an Assistant Inspector General of police, from Niger State, takes over from Solomon Arase, who has attained the compulsory retirement age of 60. Before his appointment, Idris was the AIG in charge of operations at the... Read More
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June 20, 2016

Opinion: Of Buhari’s sick leave and a Nigerian lecturer’s sheer folly

by Mohammed Dahiru Aminu The issue is that while the fact of a president’s travel to a foreign land to seek medical treatment proves nothing but an indictment of the situation back home, a student who seeks knowledge abroad is merely conforming to long-standing, known tradition and culture of knowledge generation and sharing. Even the... Read More
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June 19, 2016

President Buhari given elaborate welcome upon return to Nigeria (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after spending 13 days in London, United Kingdom. The President travelled out of Nigeria on June 6 to see an E.N.T (Ear Nose Throat) specialist for a persistent ear problem and also to have his vacation. Buhari was received at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Abuja by state... Read More
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June 19, 2016

‘Thank you for your prayers’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his gratitude to Nigerians who prayed for him as he travelled for London, United Kingdom for medical treatment. The President returned to Nigeria on Sunday, June 19 after spending a total of 13 days abroad – for treatment on his persistent ear problem and for vacation. After his departure, Senior... Read More
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June 19, 2016

Just In: Buhari returns to Nigeria after 13 days in London

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, June 19, returned to Nigeria after spending 13 days in London, United Kingdom. The President travelled out of Nigeria on June 6 partly to see an E.N.T (Ear Nose Throat) specialist for a niggling ear problem and also to have his vacation. Although the presidency initially announced that Buhari would... Read More
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June 19, 2016

Report: Buhari may sue prosecuting lawyer in WAEC certificate case

President Muhammadu Buhari might pursue legal action against lawyer, Nnamdi Nwokocha, who filed a suit challenging the President’s qualification for the highest public office in the land. According to the Spokesperson for the Presidency, Garba Shehu, Nwokocha declared the President guilty in an interview he granted to a news outlet. Shehu, Vanguard reports, said the... Read More
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June 17, 2016

An article in Wall Street Journal says ‘Buhari is Nigeria’s problem’ (READ)

The Wall Street Journal has published an article, that scathingly asserts that President Muhammadu Buhari is responsible for all of Nigeria’s problems. President Buhari was accused of hipocrisy and double standard regarding his anti-corruption war, a ‘damaging monetary policy’ while he wa also blamed for the rising ethnic tensions in the country. Read below, the... Read More
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June 16, 2016

Buhari will ‘put smiles on the faces of young Nigerians’

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, promised that his administration would create more employment opportunities for young people and ultimately put a smile on the faces of Nigerians. This, the President said in an address delivered on Wednesday, at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2016 Batch ‘A’ stream II at the National Youth Service Corps permanent... Read More
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Afenifere
June 11, 2016

Afenifere to Buhari: ‘Release result of June 12 presidential election

The Afenifere Renewal Group has called on the Federal Government to release the official result of the June 12 1993 Presidential Election, which was won by late Chief M.K.O Abiola. A statement signed on Saturday, by the group’s chairman, Hon. Olawale Oshun, said, “President Buhari, as the beneficiary of a ballot revolution that mostly mirrored... Read More
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June 9, 2016

Buhari appoints Ben Akabueze DG of Budget Office

Ben Akabueze, the Special Adviser on Planning to President Muhammadu Buhari has been appointed as the new Director General of the Budget Office of the Federation. Akabueze’s appointment was announced on Thursday, by the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina. The new DG of Budget Office takes over from Tijani... Read More
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