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Tech CEO unimpressed with Buhari’s start
Nigerians are getting impatient. The buzz from "change" is dying off and we really can't see anything different. The people are starting to notice. Slowly, the complaints are getting louder.…
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This is why Diezani must be probed – Festus Keyamo
Popular human rights lawyer, Festus Keyamo, has once again, called for a probe of the tenure of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Keyamo had petitioned the Senate President…
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How Presidency denied Saraki of his gloating, bragging rights
The ambition of Bukola Saraki has, at present, divided the National Assembly, especially the All Progressives Congress' lawmakers. There's really nothing wrong with selfish ambition, but trying to justify it, is a…
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Buhari meets with Pro-Lawan group over APC, NASS crisis
President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly met with the Senate Unity Forum led by Senator Ahmad Lawan on Friday, June 26. The All Progressives Congress, had before the National Assembly leadership election, endorsed…
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Dele Momodu: A desperate memo to President Buhari
by Dele Momodu Sir, let me say right away that the goodwill garnered during your campaigns and the jubilation that heralded your recent victory are fast fading and you need…
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OPC leader, Gani Adams has a warning for Buhari
Leader of Odua People’s Congress, Gani Adams has warned President Muhammadu Buhari to be careful of his loyalists in the All Progressives Congress. Adams also implored the President to be…
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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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N1.3tr discovered as stolen Nigerian monies are being traced
The Federal Government has begun the process of tracing stolen Nigerian funds and recovering them from foreign nations where they are stashed. The main countries where the past corrupt officials are believed…
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Why Buhari didn’t pray (and won’t be praying anymore) at the National Mosque
Henceforth, President Muhammadu Buhari will stop participating in Juma’at prayers at the National Mosque, Abuja. The President will now observe his weekly Juma’at prayers at the Presidential Villa Mosque. A statement released on…
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These are the 9 members of the just-dissolved NNPC board (PHOTO)
President Buhari has dissolved the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation with immediate effect. The announcement was made in a statement released on Friday, June 26, by the Director…
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Buhari attends first Jumat prayer in Presidential Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari attended his first Jumat service inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja, today, Friday, June 26. This was also the first time a Jumat service would be held in the…
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Okey Ndibe: Buhari has been a disappointment
by Okey Ndibe Candidate Buhari presented himself as the answer, the epitome of change, as a man capable of addressing Nigeria’s perennial problems. Nigerians subsequently hired him, in a veritably…
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5 things you should know about the newly appointed Accountant-General
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, June 25, appointed Alhaji Ahmed Idris as the Accountant General of the Federation. The appointment was disseminated Haruna Imrana, Director of Communications for the Head…
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Why Buhari’s ministerial list may not be released anytime soon
The Senate, on Thursday, June 25, announced a one-month adjournment, following the controversial election of Ali Ndume as Senate Leader, yet again, against the wishes of the All Progressives Congress.…
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Opinion: Why Buhari will fail if fuel subsidy is not removed
by Dave Lafiaji Just as many other Nigerians have done at one time or another, I have sketched in this discussion, what I do believe are the pathways the Buhari…
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US will help Nigeria recover and repatriate stolen funds – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that the United States and other countries, have agreed to support and assist his administration in the recovery and repatriation of stolen funds from Nigeria. A statement…
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Buhari keeps ministerial list close to his chest
President Muhammadu Buhari, is keeping mum about the composition of his ministerial nominees. According to Punch Newspapers, Buhari is not keen on sharing details of the list, even with the state…
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“He left behind $30billion” | Jonathan’s minister says Buhari lied about empty treasury
The immediate past Minister/Deputy Chairman National Planning Commission (NPC) Dr. Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has opposed the claims by President Muhammadu Buhari that his administration met an empty treasury. Suleiman said former President,…
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“The next 3 months may be hard, but billions can be recovered” – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, says the era of impunity, lack of accountability and financial recklessness that characterised the immediate past administration, is over in the country. After the closed-door meeting he had…
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“Nigerians didn’t vote for you to give excuses” – PDP responds to Buhari’s ’empty treasury’ statement
Opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, has reacted to the recent statement of President Buhari, where he claimed to have met an empty treasury. Buhari had on Monday, June 22,…
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Is Femi Adesina a journalist or presidential spokesman?
We're a tad bit confused this morning. Femi Adesina, is behind this state of confusion and bemusement. How?- The former Editor-in-Chief of The Sun momentarily slipped into journalist-mode this morning,…
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Why Buhari picked Femi Adesina as Special Adviser
President Buhari, has revealed the reason behind his decision to appoint Femi Adesina, as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. On Monday, June 22, while meeting with State House…
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“I met an empty treasury and millions of dollars in debt” – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, says he inherited a virtually empty treasury from former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Buhari, said this on Monday, June 22, while meeting with State House correspondents, to mark…
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Opinion: 5 reasons Buhari should not accept ‘Bayajidda’ title
by Imam Ghazali Umar I hope the president will act timely to avoid political hullabaloo that may follow his turbaning as ‘Bayajidda’ by an emirate that appointed people like Saminu…
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Buhari reportedly plans to remove petrol subsidy
President Muhammadu Buhari, has reportedly decided to totally remove fuel subsidy. These proposals for subsidy removal was part of the recommendations made by the transition committee raised by Buhari to formulate…
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“There’s a conspiracy to make Buhari’s government fail” – Anti-Saraki Senators
Senators opposed to the emergence of Bukola Saraki as Senate President, have accused a group of Senators backing him, 'Like Minds', of plotting with the Peoples Democratic Party, to make…
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I will always remain loyal to Buhari – Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to remain loyal to President Muhammadu Buhari. He also pledged to continuously support him and make sure he succeeds as leader of the nation.…
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EFCC to be merged with ICPC and other major changes to expect from Buhari’s government
President Buhari is believed to have accepted some of the recommendation of the transition committee led by elder statesman, Ahmed Joda. One of the recommendations of the committee is to drastically…
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Obasanjo tried, but failed to make peace between Saraki, Buhari and APC leaders
Senator Bukola Saraki's trip to seek the assistance of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, in resolving the crisis in the All Progressives Congress, may have ended in futility. According to Punch…
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President Buhari bagged a traditional title yesterday (PHOTOS)
During a courtesy visit to the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk, on Friday, June 19, President Muhammadu Buhari was honoured with a traditional title. Buhari was named Bayajidda II of…
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