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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

‘No sensible Igbo man would say Ndigbo is marginalized’

Alhaji Bashir Tofa, businessman and politician, says he doesn’t believe that the South-East region is marginalized by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Tofa, it is only irresponsible fanatics that will be making such claims, and agitating for secession. In an interview with Vanguard, Tofa said it’s a shame that after all these years, there’s still... 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 6, 2015

YNaija Editorial: The absence of a cabinet is hurting Nigeria’s economy

Although President Muhammadu Buhari has finally named his 36-person cabinet and they have been screened and confirmed by the Senate, the delay in swearing them in and assigning portfolios to them is adding to the cost of the delay of the four months it took them to have them named. In that period of time,... Read More

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November 5, 2015

‘Delivering change’ | Ministers-Designate retreat begins

President Buhari’s 2-day retreat for his Ministers-designate has begun at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The retreat, which has been declared open by the President, is taking place at the Old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa. The purpose of the retreat is to familiarize the Ministers-Designate with the agenda and blueprint of President Muhammadu Buhari. The... Read More

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November 5, 2015

We tried to help Jonathan… but he was dancing Azonto on television – NEF

The Northern Elders Forum, has said that former President, Goodluck Jonathan, was his own undoing in his attempt at fighting the war against Boko Haram. According to new revelations by the NEF, Goodluck Jonathan failed to heed good counsel on the best approach to employ in defeating the insurgents. Deputy National Leader of the Northern... Read More

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November 5, 2015

Civil servants to Buhari: ‘Reverse Jonathan’s illegal recruitment’

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to reverse the illegal recruitment carried out in the last 5 years. According to the civil servants, most of the appointments made into the federal public service by the Goodluck Jonathan administration, were against the law. President of ASCSN, Bobboi Bala... Read More

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November 4, 2015

Deji Adeyanju: President Buhari is unruly, lawless, crude and rude

Recall that on October 1, 2015, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari in his independence day broadcast called Nigerians unruly people who do not like to obey rules and regulations, he went further to say progress could not happen without a change in citizens’ attitudes. The BBC and other international media immediately started raising fundamental questions about... Read More

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November 4, 2015

Buhari’s N5,000 campaign promise nearly came to life today… at the Senate

During the presidential election campaign, President Muhammadu Buhari, pledged to pay a N5,000 monthly stipend to unemployed youths in the country. On Wednesday, at the Senate, the nation was reminded of the pledge, as the President was urged to make good on his word. A Peoples Democratic Party Senator, Philip Aduda, moved a motion for the... Read More

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November 4, 2015

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 open the retreat, which is expected to commence this morning. The retreat, which would take place at the presidential villa in Abuja, will precede the inauguration... Read More

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November 3, 2015

The moment when Saraki submitted list of confirmed ministers to Buhari (See Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday afternoon, received the list of his confirmed ministers from Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Saraki presented the list to Buhari at the presidential villa, in the presence of Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, Senator Ita Enang, among others. See photos below:

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November 3, 2015

Mr President, OBJ will tell you the consequences of not listening to me – Alibaba

Alibaba is a funny man. If you find yourself engaging him, sooner or later, the comic in him will always make light of any issue, which is why he’s respected among his peers and even elderly statesmen. But today, Alibaba is serious. And he wants the President to listen to him. There may also be consequences if... Read More

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November 3, 2015

Jonathan is free to visit anytime – Presidency

The Presidency has stated that former President, Goodluck Jonathan, is free to visit the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, whenever he desires. It was reported on Monday, that Jonathan held a rather brief private meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Aso Rock villa. The meeting was the second time Jonathan would be visiting Buhari since he... Read More

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November 2, 2015

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, had also said back then, that everyone appointed under Buhari would declare their assets. And now that the President is set to inaugurate and assign... Read More

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Garba Shehu and Femi Adesina, say Buhari hasn't assigned portfolios to ministers | YNaija.com

November 2, 2015

“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 to the Presidential spokespersons, no list assigning portfolios to the already-screened ministers was released. Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina... Read More

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November 1, 2015

Buhari has no issues with National Assembly – Presidency

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has a healthy relationship with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the National Assembly. According to Garba Shehu, President Buhari was ready and willing to work with the National Assembly. He also added that Buhari is on... Read More

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October 30, 2015

‘I want to be remembered as a patriot’ | 5 things we learned from Buhari’s interview in India

President Muhammadu Buhari, who’s away in India, says he doesn’t get bothered by the criticism of his corruption war and those who say he’s been selective. The President, who’s on the third day of his 4-day trip, said people who aren’t corrupt will have no grouch with his anti-corruption campaign. During an interview with journalists... Read More

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October 28, 2015

Photos from President Buhari’s meeting with Nigerian community in India

President Muhammadu Buhari earlier on Wednesday, met with select members of the Nigerian community in India. During the sit-down meeting, Buhari assured the Nigerian community that everyone who has looted the country’s treasury would be prosecuted. The President told the audience that Nigeria’s stolen funds will be recovered and the anti-corruption war will persist for many years.... Read More

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October 27, 2015

President Buhari arrives New Delhi, India (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived New Delhi, India, on a 4-day trip. Buhari arrived India on Tuesday evening, via Indirha Ghandi International Airport. The President will participate in the 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit, during the course of his trip. See below, photos of his arrival:

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Buhari's ministerial nominee tainted with allegations of fraud | YNaija.com

October 19, 2015

Buhari’s ministerial nominee guilty of fraud and racketeering years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial nominee, Anthony Anwuka, was reportedly found guilty of fraud, racketeering, and illegal allocation of funds in Imo State. According to Sahara Reporters, this was back in 2009, when Anwukah was the Vice-Chancellor of Imo State University (IMSU). The report stated that documents obtained showed that an Imo State High Court found Anwukah... Read More

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Bola Tinubu

October 12, 2015

‘PDP is in Saraki’s soul’ | ‘The Sun has sunk to a new low’ – Tinubu

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu has reacted to a publication by The Sun newspapers that he’s colluding with Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to truncate the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari. The publication had reported that Tinubu was upset over the fact that he didn’t have as much input as desired... Read More

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Presidential Liaison Officer, Nura Rimi reportedly sacked by President Buhari | YNaija.com

October 11, 2015

Was Buhari’s Liaison Officer sacked or reassigned?

Nura Rimi, Presidential Liaison Officer of President Muhammadu Buhari has been sacked, reports say. Rimi served as President Goodluck Jonathan’s Chief Protocol Officer and was posted to Nigeria Embassy in Abu Dhabi before the presidential election, only to be recalled and appointed PLO by President Buhari. The termination of Rimi, who was appointed before the presidential... Read More

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October 9, 2015

‘Buhari’s relationship with Saraki is perfect’

Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang, says the relationship between Senate President, Bukola Saraki and President Muhammadu Buhari, is ‘perfect’. The Senator noted that the recent meeting between Buhari and Saraki, is a clear indication that both leaders are on good terms. Speaking with journalists in his office on... Read More

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EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde, to be investigated by EFCC | YNaija.com

October 9, 2015

Why Ibrahim Lamorde may be in his final days as EFCC Chairman

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, may not get a second tenure on the job. Lamorde, whose integrity has been called to question, will complete his four-year term in November. Lamorde was named acting chairman of the commission on November 23, 2011, by former President, Goodluck Jonathan, after the sack of Farida... Read More

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October 9, 2015

Why Buhari cannot interfere with Saraki’s trial – Presidency

In spite of the meeting with the leadership of the national assembly on Wednesday night, President Muhammadu Buhari will not intervene in the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The lawmakers had gone into the meeting with a glimmer of hope that the President may be disposed to intervening... Read More

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Buhari's meeting with Saraki, Dogara, NASS leaders | YNaija.com

October 9, 2015

How Dogara’s effort to reconcile Saraki, Buhari failed

A late night meeting was called between President Muhammadu Buhari and the leaders of the National Assembly on Wednesday. It was hoped by all and sundry that the President and Senate President may finally settle their discord and be on the same page. But it turns out no such thing happened as Speaker of the... Read More

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October 8, 2015

Each ministerial nominee must be endorsed by 2 Senators

The ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari, may not have a smooth-sailing experience when they face the senate for screening, as from October 13. It was decided on Thursday, at the Senate that all ministerial nominees must be endorsed by at least two senators from their state. The Senators had gone into a closed-door executive session shortly... Read More

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October 8, 2015

Presidency will react to criticism of Buhari’s ministerial list in the fullness of time

While criticisms and reactions continue to trail the announcement of the ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Presidency has decided not to react just yet. The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, had on Wednesday, announced 21 names from the ministerial list sent to him on September 30. As soon as the names became public knowledge, everyone... Read More

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October 8, 2015

Buhari’s ministerial nominees get over 10 petitions at Senate

The Senate’s Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Petitions has reportedly received not less than 10 petitions from individuals and groups against the 21 ministerial nominees presented for screening by President Muhammadu Buhari. The first batch of the President’s ministerial nominees, comprising of 21 names, were read out to the Senate on Tuesday, October 6. Apart... Read More

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Buhari to meet with Saraki and Dogara at presidential villa

October 7, 2015

President Buhari to meet with Saraki, Dogara, others

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to meet with Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, tonight. Punch Newspapers reports that Buhari’s sit-down with Saraki and Dogara, will start from 9pm. The leadership of the National Assembly are expected to attend the meeting with other lawmakers from both chambers. The meeting... Read More

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