“Private jet owners will begin to sell them very soon” | Oshiomhole makes a prediction

Edo state Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has predicted that public officers and politicians would soon start getting rid of their private jets. Oshiomhole said this would soon happen because President Muhammadu Buhari had begun blocking financial leakages in the country’s economy. He made this known on Friday, at a public lecture titled “Labour and the Nigerian Economy:... Read More

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July 3, 2015

Buhari, Saraki, Dogara, others attend APC NEC meeting (PHOTOS)

The All Progressives Congress, is holding a meeting of its National Executive Committee at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Speaker, Yakubu Dogara and all governors elected on the platform of the party, the leadership of the national assembly as well as some Senators and members of the House... Read More

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July 3, 2015

Tinubu and Akande fail to show up at APC NEC meeting

Bola Tinubu, National leader of the All Progressives Congress, has thus far, failed to show up at the ongoing meeting of the National Executive Committee, meeting of the party in Abuja. Similarly, former interim National Chairman of the party, Bisi Akande is also absent at the meeting. The pair have been openly opposed the national assembly leadership... Read More

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July 3, 2015

“Put your personal interests in your pocket” | This is what Buhari told APC lawmakers [UPDATED]

President Muhammadu Buhari has advised the All Progressives Congress lawmakers in the National Assembly to accept the supremacy of their party the interest of democracy and the country. In his opening remarks at the ongoing meeting of National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress, Buhari advised the lawmakers to put their personal interests aside, and do... Read More

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July 3, 2015

Buhari’s ministerial list will be released ‘in a couple of days’ – APC

The All Progressives Congress(APC) has assured Nigerians that the ministerial cabinet list of President Muhammadu Buhari, would soon be released. National publicity secretary of the party, Lai Mohammed, revealed this on Thursday, while speaking with journalists at Oro, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, at the 9th annual Ramadan lecture. He said: “The... Read More

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July 2, 2015

President Buhari appoints Lawal Musa Daura as DG of the DSS

You called him “Baba Go Slow“, now the appointments are coming with the swiftness. In a release signed by Haruna R. Imrana, the Director of Communications for the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Lawal Musa Daura has be appointed as the new DG of the Department of State Security Service (DSS). President Muhamadu... Read More

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July 2, 2015

#BabaGoSlow is trending on Twitter | These are the top 10 reactions

We blame Bloomberg for the avalanche of shades thrown and swipes taken at President Buhari, today, July 1. The business news platform wrote an article titled; Buhari Goes From Nigeria’s Change Champion to ‘Baba Go Slow’. Ever since the article which was published yesterday, went viral, Nigerians have waded into the matter and #BabaGoSlow has... Read More

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July 2, 2015

This is what Gbajabiamila discussed with Buhari yesterday

On Wednesday, July 1, President Muhammadu Buhari met with the representatives of the 174 All Progressives Congress’ members of the 8th House of Representatives. The lawmakers, led by Femi Gbajabiamila, met with the nation’s leader at the Presidential villa, to discuss the crisis in the party and the National Assembly. Below, is the presentation made by Gbajabiamila... Read More

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July 2, 2015

Olusegun Adeniyi: The APC crisis and Buhari’s many headaches

by Olusegun Adeniyi What the APC leaders must realize is that politics is about managing conflicts and as the new ruling party, they should take the National Assembly upheavals as part of their learning curve. With just one month in the saddle and one crisis, party leaders are already planning to pull down the house... Read More

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July 2, 2015

Steve Ayorinde: Jonathan destroyed this country, Buhari needs patience

by Steve Ayorinde The structure that Jonathan left behind is rotten and sickening and it will be unfair to imagine that Buhari will perform magic in dealing with it at a go. Those not too keen to take a break from the past are now eager to award a low mark to President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

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July 1, 2015

“She’s too close to the Presidency” | PDP wants Buhari to change new INEC Chairman

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has rejected the appointment of Amina Zakari as the Acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. Zakari was appointed INEC boss by President Buhari, on Tuesday, June 30, following the conclusion of the tenure of Prof. Attahiru Jega. The PDP alleged that Zakari has a personal... Read More

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July 1, 2015

Buhari to meet with Dogara, Gbajabiamila over NASS crisis [UPDATED]

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to meet with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, later today. Discussion during the meeting will be centered on the crisis in the National Assembly as well as the All Progressives Congress. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, confirmed the... Read More

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July 1, 2015

A critical assessment of Buhari’s 30 days in office (Part II)

It’s a little over 30 days in the saddle as President of Nigeria, and Muhammadu Buhari, has so far, lived up to his reputation of being incorruptible, erudite and disciplined, but at the same time, has left millions of Nigerians confused on the composition of his cabinet, owing to his delay in making key appointments.... Read More

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July 1, 2015

How President Buhari broke his fast yesterday (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari observed his Iftar (the breaking of Ramadan fast) yesterday, June 30, at the Presidential villa. Others present at the fast-breaking were permanent secretaries of federal ministries. See photos below:

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July 1, 2015

Northern leaders of APC feel insulted by Akande’s letter

The leadership of the Northern caucus of the All Progressives Congress, are reportedly miffed at the insinuations by Chief Bisi Akande that they were behind the crisis in the party. It is believed that the meeting of the national caucus of the All Progressives Congress scheduled for Monday was cancelled because of the controversy within the party.... Read More

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July 1, 2015

Buhari is being fed with lies by APC leaders – Baraje

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Kawu Baraje, claims that President Muhammadu Buhari is being fed with lies, by some members of the party. The comments was in reaction to a letter written by Bisi Akande, in which the APC chieftain stated that the rebellion and crisis in the senate is being viewed in the south-west as a northern... Read More

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June 30, 2015

Buhari appoints Amina Bala Zakari as Acting INEC Chairman

Amina Bala Zakari has been appointed the Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Buhari appointed Zakari following the conclusion of the term of Prof. Attahiru Jega. This development was disclosed in a statement signed by Haruna Imrana, Director of Communications for the Head of Civil Service of the Federation. The appointment is... Read More

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June 30, 2015

A critical assessment of Buhari’s 30 days in office (Part I)

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June 30, 2015

“Only Buhari’s letter can be read in National Assembly” – Senate Leader

Sen. Bala Ibn-Na’Allah, the Deputy Leader of the Senate, says that only a letter from President Buhari, can be read on the floor of the Senate or the House of Representatives. Na’Allah explained to journalists on Tuesday, June 30, that this was the reason why the letter written by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress... Read More

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June 30, 2015

“You can’t rush Buhari into Jonathan’s traps” | APC Senator replies PDP

Shehu Sani, a Senator of the All Progressives Congress, said it is very unfair for the Peoples Democratic Party to say that President Buhari was too slow, when it is just about a month into his four-year administration. The Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, said the PDP should not rush Buhari into landmines,... Read More

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June 30, 2015

Baba, now that you have finally settled in Aso Rock

by Ramatu Ada Ochekliye Mr. President – finally, I get to call you that – I would like to congratulate you for winning the elections and eventually becoming the president of this nation. Congratulations again. That being said, I want to get something out there; I really don’t like you. I don’t like some of your... Read More

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June 30, 2015

Why GEJ left empty treasury – Former special adviser

Prof. Sylvester Monye, a former special adviser to the President Jonathan on monitoring and evaluation, has explained why the new administration of President Buhari, met in place an empty treasury. While speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Monye said it was wrong for officials of the new administration to claim that they met an empty... Read More

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June 29, 2015

“You are not a military dictator, make your appointments” – PDP has a word for Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party says it finds appalling the response it got from the Presidency, over its calls for prayers for the President and his party, the All Progressives Congress. After the PDP had made the call over the weekend, the Presidency replied saying that President Buhari, was busy clearing the mess left behind by... Read More

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June 29, 2015

BREAKING: Buhari reportedly appoints Col. Hamid Ali as Chief of Staff [UPDATED]

President Muhammadu Buhari, has reportedly appointed Colonel Hamidu Ali as his Chief of Staff. Ali is a former military administrator of Kaduna State. It was widely believed that the immediate past governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola, may be selected for the position. We reached out to our sources within the Presidency, but they are yet to... Read More

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June 29, 2015

I will hunt down Boko Haram without mercy – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to be merciless as he hunts down the insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. In a statement issued by Garba Shehu, his senior special assistant on media and publicity, on Sunday, June 28, Buhari said the insurgents are cowards who lack humanity and compassion. The President was quoted to have... Read More

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June 29, 2015

Change: One month in, the big issues.

By Ogundana Michael Rotimi Today, 29th June 2015, makes it exactly a month since President Muhammad Buhari became the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Since then, you cannot categorically say that he has not hit the ground running. It might not just be at the... Read More

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June 29, 2015

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 several Nigerians across aboard, however, a source close to the Presidency says that Buhari would not form any cabinet until the “rot left behind by the... Read More

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June 28, 2015

Like old administration, new administration condemns Boko Haram attacks

Following the latest Boko Haram attacks, the President has condemned the actions of the group through his Senior Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu: President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned in the strongest language the latest terrorist attacks on Borno and Yobe communities by the Boko Haram bandits. In a statement issued by his... Read More

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June 28, 2015

Maybe we all overreacted about President Buhari’s helipad

Now you think about it, the President building a helipad is not really a big deal. Admit it. But we’re Nigerians, we like to react to things. If we didn’t react to things, what would we be? I've said this before – Sahara Reporters & Ynaija employ the same strategy – sensationalism. It's valid if... Read More

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June 28, 2015

Frisky Larr: Is President Buahri confused?

by Frisky Larr While insane old-time foot soldiers of former President Jonathan relish the wishful thinking of crediting this feat to their defeated presidential principal, I have always craved the provision of proof that the former President commenced the turn-around maintenance of the refineries. What is truly going through the mind of President Buhari at... Read More

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“Private jet owners will begin to sell them very soon” | Oshiomhole makes a prediction

Buhari, Saraki, Dogara, others attend APC NEC meeting (PHOTOS)

Tinubu and Akande fail to show up at APC NEC meeting

“Put your personal interests in your pocket” | This is what Buhari told APC lawmakers [UPDATED]

Buhari’s ministerial list will be released ‘in a couple of days’ – APC

President Buhari appoints Lawal Musa Daura as DG of the DSS

#BabaGoSlow is trending on Twitter | These are the top 10 reactions

This is what Gbajabiamila discussed with Buhari yesterday

Olusegun Adeniyi: The APC crisis and Buhari’s many headaches

Steve Ayorinde: Jonathan destroyed this country, Buhari needs patience

“She’s too close to the Presidency” | PDP wants Buhari to change new INEC Chairman

Buhari to meet with Dogara, Gbajabiamila over NASS crisis [UPDATED]

A critical assessment of Buhari’s 30 days in office (Part II)

How President Buhari broke his fast yesterday (PHOTOS)

Northern leaders of APC feel insulted by Akande’s letter

Buhari is being fed with lies by APC leaders – Baraje

Buhari appoints Amina Bala Zakari as Acting INEC Chairman

A critical assessment of Buhari’s 30 days in office (Part I)

“Only Buhari’s letter can be read in National Assembly” – Senate Leader

“You can’t rush Buhari into Jonathan’s traps” | APC Senator replies PDP

Baba, now that you have finally settled in Aso Rock

Why GEJ left empty treasury – Former special adviser

“You are not a military dictator, make your appointments” – PDP has a word for Buhari

BREAKING: Buhari reportedly appoints Col. Hamid Ali as Chief of Staff [UPDATED]

I will hunt down Boko Haram without mercy – Buhari

Change: One month in, the big issues.

President Buhari will not form his cabinet until…

Like old administration, new administration condemns Boko Haram attacks

Maybe we all overreacted about President Buhari’s helipad

Frisky Larr: Is President Buahri confused?

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